If the Mustang Mach-E is driving Ford into the future, the all-electric crossover may not require anyone to have their hands on the wheel. On Thursday, Ford detailed its hands-free driver-assist features that will be available on the Mach-E and upcoming vehicles from the Blue Oval. Dubbed Active Drive Assist, …
Read More »Nissan recalls more than 1.8M Altimas for risk of hoods flying open while driving
Nissan will recall certain 2013-2018 Altima sedans for a corroded hood latch that could result in the hood opening while driving. The recall covers 1,831,818 vehicles, the automaker announced this week. At issue is a set of two hood latches. If the primary latch is inadvertently released, then the secondary …
Read More »2020 BMW 840i Convertible Driving Notes: Capable Cruiser
Too often, we think of convertibles as elemental sports cars, designed for going fast and attacking curves with the wind whipping through your hair. But we’d posit that while convertibles make great sports cars, the body style is at its best in more a relaxed role. Take the 2020 BMW …
Read More »2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road: Driving Notes: Pay To Play
Now in its fifth generation, the Toyota RAV4 is a more complete package than it’s ever been. Cohesive looks, upgraded tech, and an expanded hybrid lineup make this RAV4 a very compelling sell to a large portion of crossover shoppers. To expand the appeal even further, Toyota added an off-road-centric …
Read More »Allstate, Ford to allow sharing of their customers’ driving data
Allstate Corp. struck a deal with Ford Motor Co. that will allow some of the automaker’s customers to share data with the insurer for its program that tracks mileage. The majority of Ford and Lincoln 2020 model-year vehicles with embedded modems will be able to connect with Allstate’s Milewise program, …
Read More »2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Driving Notes: Un-Special Edition
Nissan is making 2020 a bit more of an occasion. By offering 50th Anniversary Editions of its two sports cars, the GT-R and 370Z, the company commemorates 50 years since the debut of the Datsun 240Z. With that, the 50th Anniversary 370Z comes with a custom two-tone paint job, special …
Read More »2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Driving Notes: Still Great, Obviously
What can we say about the Mazda MX-5 Miata that hasn’t been said already? The lovable, lightweight convertible – now 30 years old in its current iteration – is as good as ever. And for the 2019 model year, the punchier 2.0-liter engine makes it even better. Our latest tester, …
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