Archive for October 29th, 2008

What is important about age 13 that makes it OK for children to finally ride in the front seat of the car?  Are they finally big enough to withstand the impact of an airbag?  Are they at the age where they can behave in the front seat? A big part of the problem is behavior.  […]

It isn’t surprising that Ford’s aiming the new 2010 Mercury Milan and Ford Fusion hybrids straight at the Toyota Camry Hybrid, but what is attention getting is Ford claiming that its sedan hybrids will outdo the city mileage of the Camry Hybrid by 5 mpg.  That would make the Milan and Fusion hybrids’ rating at […]

Ford just unveiled the SmartGauge dashboard system, which will help motorists improve their fuel-efficiency.  This system works by alerting drivers when they are practicing positive driving habits. Basically, drivers will be provided with feedback, with various information levels available, which range from the “Journey” basic mode to the “Empower” mode, which is more detailed.  Graphics […]