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Recall Alert: 2007-13 Toyota FJ Cruiser
KickingTiresToyota is recalling 11,489 model-year 2007-13 FJ Cruiser SUVs due to auxiliary headlights that do not comply with federal safety standards for brightness, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The affected vehicles were...Tags: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, SUVs and Crossovers, Science and Technology, Toyota
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EPA Estimates Your Share of Cost for Fuel-Economy Mandate
KickingTiresIf you could double your new car's gas mileage, how much would that be worth to you? If you're thinking of a number somewhere in the neighborhood of $2,600, you'll at least be spared the sticker shock. The EPA projects......Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Freedom of the Press, Science and Technology, Hybrid Vehicles, Passenger Cars
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2013 Toyota Highlander: What's Changed
KickingTiresMost significant changes: New trim level, and some versions get standard backup camera Price change: $630 more On sale: Now Which should you buy, 2012 or 2013? Prices are up slightly, but new standard features, such as Bluetooth (base) and......Tags: SUVs and Crossovers, Science and Technology, Prices
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It's Official: Higher Fuel Economy Standards Set for 2025
KickingTiresAfter a 13-day delay, the Obama administration announced the much-anticipated corporate average fuel economy standards, which will raise industry-wide fuel economy to 54.5 mpg by 2025. "By the middle of the next decade, our cars will get nearly 55 miles.....Tags: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Manufacturing and Engineering, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Mitt Romney, Science and Technology
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Recall Alert: 2012 Lamborghini Aventador
KickingTiresLamborghini is recalling 144 model-year 2012 Aventador sports cars because of headlamps that do not conform to federal safety standards, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The affected vehicles, manufactured from July 15,...Tags: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Science and Technology, Lamborghini, Highway Transportation
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NTSB: Make Collision-Avoidance Systems Standard
KickingTiresThe National Transportation Safety Board's 2013 Most Wanted safety list includes a recommendation for standard collision-avoidance systems on all cars, the first time the technology has made the agency's list. To the board, systems like lane departure...Tags: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Transportation Industry, Science and Technology, National Transportation Safety Board, Disasters and Accidents
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2013 Dodge Grand Caravan: What's Changed
KickingTiresMost significant changes: Cheaper base model; new standard and optional equipment across the linep Price change: American Value Package model lowers its base price by $1,000. On sale: This fall Which should you buy, 2012 or 2013? If the base......Tags: Science and Technology, Services and Shopping, Blu-ray Discs, Prices, Dodge
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2013 Chrysler 300: What's Changed
KickingTiresMost significant changes: Leather upholstery and heated front seats are now standard Price change: $1,245 more On sale: Next month Which should you buy, 2012 or 2013? Unless you can get a really good deal on a 2012, there???s much......Tags: Science and Technology, Genesis (music group), Prices
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2013 Honda Accord: First Look
KickingTiresCompetes with: Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Hyundai Sonata Looks like: Accord???s rear end got a much-needed makeover Drivetrain: 185- or 189-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder with six-speed manual or CVT; 278-hp, 3.5-...Tags: SUVs and Crossovers, Nissan, Honda, Entertainment, Radio
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2013 Nissan Versa Sedan: What's Changed
KickingTiresMost significant changes: Now rated 31/40 mpg Price change: TBA On sale: August Which should you buy, 2012 or 2013? Better mileage and value means you should wait for a 2013 For the 2013 model year, the Nissan Versa sedan......Tags: Science and Technology, Passenger Cars, Prices
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2013 Toyota Corolla Priced at $17,025
KickingTiresWhen the 2013 Toyota Corolla goes on sale later this summer, it will start at $17,025, including a $795 destination fee. That's a $100 increase in the MSRP and a $35 increase in the destination fee. The 2013 Toyota Corolla......Tags: Science and Technology, Prices
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Honda Makes Backup Cameras Standard on Most Models
KickingTiresStarting with the 2013 model year, a backup camera will be standard on the redesigned Honda Accord along with the Crosstour, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline and CR-Z. That means Honda's 12-model lineup goes from having just two models with a standard......Tags: Honda, SUVs and Crossovers, Manufacturing and Engineering, Kia, Science and Technology
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