Category Archives: autombile technology

Mandatory Brake Override Systems On Autos

Posted on April 18, 2012 by admin

If the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gets their way, consumers could see mandatory brake override systems in all new vehicles by 2014. The NHTSA has been pushing to have “smart pedals” installed in all vehicles since 2009, when … Continue reading →

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New Fuel Economy Labels

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

The US Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency are upgrading the information found on all 2013 vehicles in an effort to give consumers even more information on fuel economy and emissions. The extra information should help consumers make informed decisions about what vehicle is best for their needs. Continue reading →

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Better Fuel Economy Means Higher Automobile Prices

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), is speaking out against the governments proposed fuel economy standards, saying it will limit new car sales and make automobiles more expensive for consumers. Automobile manufacturers building high performance vehicles, will have an especially … Continue reading →

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Track Your Auto Performance With An App

Posted on October 25, 2011 by admin

If you are an auto enthusiast, who owns an iPhone 3G with an accelerometer and GPS chip, the App Store has just the app for you. iPhone’s GPS chip and acceleration sensors have allowed developers to create Automobile Performance Measurement … Continue reading →

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GM Vehicles Get Added Side Crash Protection

Posted on October 11, 2011 by admin

General Motors is increasing it’s already five star rating on its Acadia, Traverse and Enclave crossover vehicles, by introducing one of the first front center air bag systems. This airbag will deploy from the right side of the drivers seat, and act as an energy absorbing cushion between the driver and front passenger during side impacts and in rollover situations. The front center airbag will be standard on all 2013 Acadia and 2013 Traverse vehicles with power seats and on all 2013 Enclaves. Continue reading →

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Ford Escape Gets An EcoBoost Engine

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

According to an announcement made by Ford earlier this week, the newly designed 2013 Escape crossover vehicle will no longer be offered as a V-6 engine or hybrid powertrain version. Instead the Escape will include only a four cylinder version … Continue reading →

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Flying Cars Becoming A Reality

Posted on July 7, 2011 by admin

At one time, flying cars was something that you would only see in the movies. As a child you may have dreamed about getting form place to place without the restrictions of roads, but at that time it was only a dream. Today, a company called Terrafugia just might make that dream come true. Continue reading →

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