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Written by Keith Buglewicz
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Friday, September 30, 2011 at 7:50 pm |
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We make a big deal about LATCH points on cars, and for good reason. They make it much easier to install and adjust a child seat, and a properly installed and adjusted child seat is a safer one.
At least, that was the theory. But leave it to Consumer Reports to put the theory to the test with their latest investigation about child seat installation, and what works best. After all, most seatbelts a ratcheting function, which allows you to lock the belt in a certain position without it pulling out again -- if you've ever accidentally pulled your seatbelt all the way out to have it "lock," you know what we're talking about. This is so the standard seatbelt can be used to lock a child seat into place, and in all fairness, it works pretty well, too.
So which is better? Click Read More to find out.
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Written by Keith Buglewicz
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Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 7:09 am |
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Potentially faulty electronics are at the core of a 70,000-plus vehicle recall from Toyota and Lexus. Toyota says that 45,500 2006-2007 Highlander Hybrid models and 36,700 Lexus RX 400h hybrid models are affected.
At issue is the hybrid system's Intelligent Power Module (IPM). Toyota says that certain internal components may have been inadequately assembled. In "high-load" driving situations -- where the hybrid system is working its hardest -- the components could overheat and fail. Toyota says that most times, dashboard warning lights will come on and the vehicle will go into "fail-safe" mode. This reduced power mode allows the vehicle to be driven for short distances. However, in some circumstances, the malfunction could cause a fuse to blow, stalling the car altogether.
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Written by Keith Buglewicz
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Friday, June 24, 2011 at 9:40 am |
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"Zoom-Zoom" is a little corny for a corporate slogan, but it accurately captures Mazda's emphasis on sporty driving. You expect fun from the two-seat MX-5 sports car, but when even the 2012 Mazda5 minivan offers up more fun than you'd expect, it's clear that "Zoom-Zoom" actually means something.
The same goes for Mazda's big CX-9 three-row crossover. Its fun-to-drive nature helped it win against five newer competitors in a test by a major enthusiast magazine. The thing is, it's a fair bet that a good chunk of crossover buyers are more interested in how the CX-9 can handle three car seats than how it handles a twisty mountain road. Does the CX-9's fun-to-drive nature interfere with its family-friendliness? Only a week behind the wheel of a 2011 Mazda CX-9 would tell.
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Written by Keith Buglewicz
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Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 9:38 pm |
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Historically, subcompacts were lousy family haulers, thanks to their poor crash test scores, limited safety equipment, and impractical packaging. But things are a lot different these days. Small cars are still inexpensive, but manufacturers are adding features like high-end audio systems, power windows and door locks, Bluetooth and the latest safety equipment. They even look good now.
The Hyundai Accent was once the poster child of cheap small cars -- with the emphasis on "cheap." But those days are over, and the all-new 2012 Hyundai Accent redefines Hyundai's smallest car with eye-catching style, plentiful safety equipment, and a surprising number of features while somehow still undercutting similarly equipped cars by hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
The question is, does all that translate into a small car that's fit for family duty? Hyundai invited Family Car Review to Las Vegas to find out, no doubt gambling that the answer would be "yes."
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Written by Keith Buglewicz
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 5:43 pm |
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Reuters is reporting that Mazda will soon recall nearly 500,000 Mazda3 compacts from around the world. Models manufactured from January 2008 through July 2010 many have a problem with the electronics that would prevent the windshield wipers from working.
Malfunctioning windshield wipers may not sound very important...until it rains. Without the wipers visibility would be greatly diminished, increasing the chances of a crash. However, Mazda says no accidents have been reported, according to Reuters.
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 9:37 am |
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The summer road trip is a staple of American life, but planning one can be torture. You may know where you're headed, but droning down the Interstate for hours with the kids chanting "Are we there yet?" is no fun at all. Luckily, there's a website out there that believes the journey can be as much fun as the destination itself, and it can even help you plan a route that will keep the kids occupied without DVDs or a Nintendo 3DS.
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