» Posted July 9, 2021 Resources
As Covid-19 infection rates continue to fall and vaccinations are on the rise, many people who have been stuck at home for much of the last year are ready to hit the road. There is some bad news, however, if they want to do it driving a new set of wheels.
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» Posted July 7, 2021 Resources
Getting a car repaired can be a big hassle. There is the time it takes to make an appointment and take your vehicle to a mechanic, as well as the cost of repairs and the aggravation that comes with being without your car while it is being fixed.
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» Posted July 5, 2021 Resources
Cars (and driving) are a passion for many people. For others, they are an important part of everyday life that helps them get to work and around town.
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» Posted June 30, 2021 Resources
Car recalls are unfortunately common in California and across the country. When recalls are announced, however, it is not always clear what the problem is and which specific cars are being called back. It is important that people whose cars are defective get accurate information and understand what they can do to get the vehicle fixed.
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» Posted June 28, 2021 Resources
Some governments around the world are making a big push to electrify the cars of the future, including by planning to ban new gas-powered cars in the coming decades. It turns out that not everyone is a fan of those moves.
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» Posted June 25, 2021 Resources
Things are looking up for some of the world’s largest auto manufacturers, even with a possible production shortage on the horizon. Take Stellantis, for example. The company formed in the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA had a strong three-month stretch to start the year, as revenue jumped by 14%. That is good news after a pandemic-ravaged 2020 in which drivers largely stayed off the road and new car sales slumped.
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» Posted June 23, 2021 Resources
When you buy a car, one of the things you expect to come with it is a working engine. Subaru is recalling nearly 900,000 vehicles, including the popular Crosstrek sport utility vehicle and compact Impreza models. The company says the recalled cars’ engines may stall without warning or parts to the vehicles’ suspensions may fall off.
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» Posted June 21, 2021 Resources
Buying a car is a big, expensive purchase that for many of us comes after much research, at least some haggling and a little trepidation about whether this vehicle is the right one. So, it is hard to describe just how aggravating it can be to learn later that your car is defective and may not be safe to drive.
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» Posted June 18, 2021 Resources
Volvo has set a new standard for safety in its vehicles. The Swedish luxury carmaker is the first auto manufacturer to receive the highest marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety across its entire model lineup. Volvo reached that status after the non-profit organization named the 2021 XC40 Recharge a “Top Safety Pick Plus.”
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» Posted June 16, 2021 Resources
A Silicon Valley startup says it has the technology to take autonomous driving to a whole new level of safety, a development that could give driverless cars a big boost.
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