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Automaker tests show damage to older car engines from running on E15 ethanol Automaker tests show damage to older car engines from running on E15 ethanol
A 2010 decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to allow the sale of gasoline blended with up to 15 percent ethanol (called E15) has come under fire from many groups. The latest is the Auto Alliance, an auto industry lobbying group representing...
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Our new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 brings top-down fun to the track Our new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 brings top-down fun to the track
We just took delivery of a car that is made for spring: a “Mars Red” SLK250. This two-seat convertible is just what the doctor ordered to get us out of the winter doldrums. And if the cold weather reappears, our SLK has a folding hardtop, heated seats,...
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Fuel cells, sidelined but not forgotten at electric vehicle show Fuel cells, sidelined but not forgotten at electric vehicle show
As the spotlight has shifted to battery-powered cars, other promising alternative fuels have been left in the dark. That’s especially true for yesterday’s transportation stars, fuel-cell vehicles. But that doesn’t mean progress has stopped. California...
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NHTSA probes safety of 2012 Hyundai Elantra side air bags NHTSA probes safety of 2012 Hyundai Elantra side air bags
The safety of 2012 Hyundai Elantra sedans is being investigated after the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received a report from an owner who had been severely cut from a piece of metal reportedly from the car’s side air bag deployment...
NHTSA probes safety of 2012 Hyundai Elantra side air bags »
Buying a 2012 Audi Q5 2.0T Quattro to test proved easy Buying a 2012 Audi Q5 2.0T Quattro to test proved easy
Any consistent reader of the Consumer Reports blog knows that when buying test cars, we try to do nearly all of the research and interaction with the salesperson(s) online. And while most domestic and Asian brands work well this way, it’s harder when buying...
Buying a 2012 Audi Q5 2.0T Quattro to test proved easy »
Purpose-built electric cars trump manufacturer-converted models Purpose-built electric cars trump manufacturer-converted models
There are two kinds of electric cars at this year’s electric vehicle symposium, fondly known as EVS26: Purpose-built electric cars, and those that have been built from standard gasoline cars. The difference could not be more stark. Cars that have been built...
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Kia Soul vs. Subaru Impreza, two versatile hatchbacks with significant differences Kia Soul vs. Subaru Impreza, two versatile hatchbacks with significant differences
The Kia Soul and Subaru Impreza hatchback are similar in some ways, such as engine size; use of simple controls; easy access to the noisy cabin; and comparable fuel economy, cargo room, and turning circles. Yet, there are big differences in styling and performance....
Kia Soul vs. Subaru Impreza, two versatile hatchbacks with significant differences »
My Car Coolant Overflow Tank Cap Pops Off My Car Coolant Overflow Tank Cap Pops Off
Reader Question We recently took our 2005 Kia Sorento into have the oil changed and all fluids checked and topped off. Yesterday while in idle waiting for a light my coolant reservoir popped! I thought it had blown a hose because the coolant was leaking every where...
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Hyundai now includes brake override technology on all new cars Hyundai now includes brake override technology on all new cars
In the wake of the sudden unintended acceleration (SUA) crisis that rocked Toyota’s safety reputation in 2009 and 2010, automakers have sped up implementation of smart-throttle technology, also known as brake override. With this safety feature, should a stuck...
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Warning signs that a used car is a rebuilt wreck Warning signs that a used car is a rebuilt wreck
If you’re shopping for a car, buying a late-model used one can often provide a great balance of value, reliability, and safety. Such cars have already taken their initial big depreciation hit, saving you significant money, plus there is less to finance and...
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