Some models of BMW cars will be voluntarily recalled, the company announced today, due to maintenance issues and compliance with emissions standards. Affected vehicles will be eligible, if necessary, for a fuel pump replacement at BMW's expense, without the need to involve car insurance companies in payment.Drivers of the affected cars - which include the [...]
The environmental impact of modern America's car culture has long been a controversial subject, but advancing technology and some common-sense habits can let motorists keep their cars in good shape without causing undue damage to the environment, according to an article from automotive repair site AutoMD.com.One of the most important steps home mechanics can take [...]
German carmaker BMW announced last week that it would launch a pilot program which would allow consumers to rent its vehicles by the hour, following the trend toward short-term rentals for drivers in urban areas. The Wall Street Journal reports that big-city drivers are becoming less numerous even as populations expand, with younger residents especially [...]
For many, the allure of a classic car is a powerful one. But despite the strong aesthetic incentives to drive a vintage auto, there are a number of drawbacks that can result in maintenance and car insurance issues for owners of such a vehicle. Fortunately, though, there are ways to keep classic cars on the [...]
Motorists who buy a car from Alexandria Hyundai will have the opportunity to return their vehicle for a refund if they lose their jobs and are unable to make auto insurance, gas, or maintenance payments, the dealership announced today.The new guarantee, which the company calls the Hyundai Assurance Policy, is a further expansion of the [...]
While electric cars have been in the pipeline for decades, the advent of all-electric cars is just now arriving. Despite the plaudits from environmentalists and others with an interest in reducing fossil fuel consumption, however, the first generation of electric cars could disappoint the driving public, according to U.S. News and World Report columnist Rick [...]
Although large-scale recalls of Toyota vehicles have continued to occur since the highly publicized unintended acceleration problems that provoked lawsuits and congressional hearings, a report from National Public Radio's Marketplace program suggests that American motorists may not be reacting as strongly to some of the more recent safety problems.Toyota dealership owner Earl Stewart told Marketplace [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today issued a reminder to consumers about the hazards posed by a number of previously recalled Ford vehicles that are beginning to show up in used car markets.The recall specifically targets vehicles that were found to have defective cruise control switches that can rapidly overheat and cause car fires [...]
Although the most recent Massachusetts legislative session ended without the passage of the so-called "Right to Repair" law, a number of new corporations and interest groups have officially backed the effort, and will help existing supporters exert pressure on the state legislature to pass the bill during the next session.The Automotive Recyclers Association, Valvoline Instant [...]
Mercedes-Benz SL-class convertibles are the most likely models to receive a traffic citation on U.S. roadways, according to the results of a survey released this week by Quality Planning, a car insurance analysis company."Besides the sociological aspect of 'who drives what,' the manner in which private passenger cars and trucks are driven has a meaningful [...]