While Honda was the first to
sell hybrid vehicles in the United States, competition from other companies has
frequently topped the sales of Honda's hybrid models. The Honda Insight beat
the Toyota to the US market by six months, but failed to present a compelling
challenge to the Prius. John Mendel, executive vice president of Honda's US
unit, has been quoted as saying that...
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First quarter of next year,
General Motors says that heavy duty versions of its new-generation full-sized
pickups will go on sale as 2015 models. Usually diesel-powered, heavy-duty
pickups have a large array of customers. Some need simple work trucks that can
do more than standard half-ton pickups, while others tow large loads - up to
nine or ten tons - for long distances, and want a truck that...
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All-new for 2013, the second-generation Uconnect touchscreen system debuted in the 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup with added features. The new 4:3 aspect ratio, 8.4 in. touchscreen LCD is mounted high and center, for good visibility from the driver's seat. It seems like a small difference, but the 4:3 aspect ratio actually offers a large upgrade from typical 16:9 ratio screens, offering more screen real estate, which allows for more...
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While the 2014 Toyota Corolla redesign will include new options for navigation and entertainment apps in both the United States and Europe, operations on both sides of the ocean differ on how to deliver the new tech. Therefore, with the launch in June of the latest Corolla, Toyota Motor Europe is including a one-year trial subscription for traffic and search apps. At the end of the trial period, the company will try to convert the...
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Since Dodge invented the minivan segment in 1984, it has managed to remain on top of the genre in the US, despite having a few up and coming rivals over the years. The current generation Grand Caravan was treated to a thorough redesign in 2011, and these updates still retain their appeal in 2014. Modern cabin technology, combined with fuel-efficiency and class-leading power in the engine, helps this minivan complete the checklist for families looking...
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