It seems that Toyota is trying to challenge Volvo for its coveted safety reputation: It’s designed a new supplemental restraint system. Being called a world-first, the rear window airbag is intended to work together with the head restraints to better protect the heads of passengers in the event of a rear collision. This new safety […]
An electric recharging station is going to be added to the affluent suburb of Lake Oswego in Oregon. Local leaders believe that adding this station downtown will draw people into the area. Portland General Electric will be working with the city in hopes of creating a network of similar stations. At the moment, there are […]
Modern vehicles are made with sophistication and elegance. The dashboard of recent vehicles feature innovative technology that will have drivers in awe. This technology is a benefit to us all, as long as we know how to use it. Yet, how many drivers actually know the functions and operations of all of these controls and […]
Cell phones are capable of doing just about anything these days, so they might as well be used to unlock your car doors and start your engine. That was Sharp’s logic when it teamed up with Japanese mobile company NTT DOCOMO and Nissan to manufacture a cell phone that you can program to electronically control […]
A recall has been issued by Kia of 6,680 of the Rondo EX and LX minivans from the model years 2008 and 2009. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there may be a defective fuel pump for the four-cylinder 2.4-liter engine, which may not be able to get enough fuel effectively to the […]
Honda is known for its safety, and for keeping people from calling for road service. Now, it’s maintaining its reputation by developing an airbag that is new and improved. The airbag will provide drivers with additional safety in the event of an accident. The key components to Honda’s i-SRS airbag are a gas release control […]
Many companies have offered ride-sharing sites on the Internet that help fill seats in people’s cars and conserve gas use and greenhouse gasses, however, Avego.com has the big advantage of being affiliated with iPhone. This downloadable application lets motorists create a social network of vehicles and passengers who are traveling in the same direction. In […]
We’ve all been there. You’re 10 minutes late, driving to work, and you need to make up for lost time. So, suddenly you find yourself driving too fast and you begin multi tasking by catching up on phone calls. Doesn’t sound very safe, huh? We all make common driving mistakes, but we need to be […]
The thermostat in your car serves the purpose of regulating the temperature so it stays at a desired level. To achieve this, it controls the cooling and heating mechanisms that control the heat flow throughout the system. The thermostat manages the amount of coolant in the internal combustion engine. A thermostat is necessary in all […]
Motorists who own a 2009 BMW in the U.S. are going to be able to access in-car Google, which is already available in Europe. This service will provide integrated Google maps that will allow the driver or passengers to search for movie theaters, restaurants, and other businesses. Of course, the thought of this kind of […]