Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new program that allows easier access to locations through the use of the vehicle navigation system.  Known as Send2Benz, the interactive program is easy to use and utilizes a number of features to find and remotely send new locations to the nav system in Mercedes vehicles. Features include: mbrace Mobile Application:  [...]

If you have an Acura, Hyundai, Honda, or Suzuki vehicle you probably want to keep it clean and sparkling. But many people stop after washing the body of the car which leaves tires still looking dirty and taking attention away from the beauty and cleanliness of the vehicle itself. You haven’t finished washing your vehicle… [Continue Reading]

A new project in the San Francisco bay area hopes to develop electric taxis and charging stations.  The project is breaking automotive news and is led by Better Place, an electric vehicle service provider. According to Jason Wolf, VP of North America for Better Place, “Today marks a significant milestone in our march towards accelerating [...]

A new online car buying website, CarWoo, has entered the online automotive industry with promises of making the car buying process easier than ever.  Other sites such as cars.com, vehix.com, and autotrader.com have been in the business of online shopping for over a decade, but, according to Tommy McClung of CarWoo, these sites failed in [...]

The best time to find a good service provider or repair shop for your vehicle is not when your vehicle is having a problem. Instead, there are things you can do today to make sure that, when the time comes that you need service, you know exactly where you’re taking your vehicle. Here are some… [Continue Reading]

A recent survey conducted by Mercedes found that Americans are not confident when it comes to Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV).  The findings of the survey, conducted in July 2010, indicated that many Americans are holding off on purchasing new AFV vehicles because they are uncertain of which kind to purchase. Surprisingly, more Americans claimed to [...]

General Motors announced that it is recalling nearly 4,000 Cadillac SRX Crossover vehicles due to a power steering line issue.  The issue involves leaking power steering fluid, which could potentially catch fire.  GM says that owners should be aware of any leaking fluid from their vehicles. In one instance, an unattended vehicle caught fire.  This [...]

New research conducted by Autotrader.com indicates that 80 percent of vehicle purchases are influenced by women, a surprisingly high number that demonstrates the importance to female consumers, who account for over 50 percent of vehicle buyers in the United States. Expressing an interest in reaching female car buyers, Autotrader.com has announced two initiatives directly targeted [...]

With a tougher rating system, many 2011 vehicles are finding it difficult to receive the 5-star safety rating from the Department of Transportation.  An important symbol of vehicle safety, the 5-star rating is important to both auto makers and consumers, who often consider the rating when purchasing new vehicles. So far, 33 vehicles for 2011 [...]

Ford Motor Company announced at the Paris Auto Show that the company is launching an initiative for the roll out of its next-generation 2011 Focus. The initiative targets digital influencers and the use of Facebook to launch the new Focus by creating a contest that ultimately puts up to $500,000 into various charities of its [...]