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Consumers Digest’s 2012 Automotive Best Buys
Forty-two recommendations across 12 categories.
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New MPG Labels: Fueling Debate & Controversy
Labels designed to provide a better comparison of how much fuel and energy vehicles consume tend to oversimplify the differences.
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Driving Innovations: Auto Trends 2012 & Beyond
Federal fuel-economy regulations will add to the motivation of automakers to produce more hybrids.
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Automotive News
NHTSA creates distraction guidelines for future vehicle infotainment systems
Feb. 17, 2012—As infotainment systems become more prevalent in vehicles than ever before, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has stepped in to create voluntary “distraction guidelines” to maintain road safety in an age when social networks literally are at a driver’s fingertips.
Debuts at Chicago Auto Show include Acura hybrid, souped-up Shelby GT500
Feb. 9, 2012—Consumers Digest saw automakers reveal 2013 models for several vehicles at Chicago Auto Show, which opened to the media Feb. 8.
NHTSA must learn more about emerging electronic automobile systems, report says
Jan. 19, 2012—A report from National Academy of Science states that as electronic automobile systems advance, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will have to become more knowledgeable about system safety features.
CES Live: Universal cellphone adapter coming to Audi
Jan. 12, 2012, Consumer Electronics Show—Cellphone connectivity inside of a vehicle usually is followed by a caveat: for Android- or Apple’s iOS-based operating systems only.
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Related Department Briefs
Lincoln fleet growing, changing
With Mercury now a memory, Ford Motor wants to expand and distinguish the Lincoln brand by 2014.
Chevy goes smaller
A smaller Chevrolet than the 2012 Sonic will be available in just a few months.
BMW caught in the headlights?
A plan by BMW to introduce laser headlights in its i8 concept car has shone a light on questions about driver safety.
Dashboard standards loom
As manufacturers race to put in touchscreen devices that let consumers access directions, radio, and even email and Twitter feeds, the federal government wants to limit the mounting distractions.
Check your oil
Petroleum Quality Institute of America issued a warning about six motor oils that are distributed at various convenience stores throughout the country.
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Automotive Recalls
Nissan cites air-bag malfunction in recall of 2012 Altima, Versa
Feb. 20, 2012—Nissan recalled certain 2012 Altima and Versa vehicles. The recalled models might be equipped with side-curtain air bags that contain an incorrect propellant mix for the initiator component that’s used.
Ducati recalls certain 2011–2012 motorcycles because of faulty fuel line
Feb. 16, 2012—Ducati is recalling certain 2011–2012 Hypermotard and Monster motorcycles that were manufactured from June 25, 2011, through Nov. 30, 2011 (recall number RCL12001).
Suzuki recalls certain 2012 model motorcycles because of faulty brake light
Feb. 15, 2012—Suzuki Motor recalled certain 2012 AN400 and AN650 Burgman scooters and 2012 DL650 V-Strom motorcycles because the brake-light switches on the handlebar-mounted brake levers might fail.
Honda recalls 2012 Accord and Crossover models due to air-bag defect
Feb. 3, 2012—Honda recalled certain 2012 Accord and Crossover vehicles because the side-curtain air-bag inflator on the driver side or the passenger side might not have been manufactured according to proper specifications.
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