Altima Inches Past Accord to Become Top-Ranked, Midpriced Sedan
The newly-redesigned Honda Accord V6 lost its standing as Consumer Reports' top-rated midpriced sedan following testing of seven sedans. The V6-powered Nissan Altima is now ranked first in CR's ratings of midpriced sedans, followed closely by the Accord, Toyota Camry and Volkswagen Passat in that order. A very narrow one-point difference in scores separates the Accord and Altima. Read about it here.
The 2008 Insure.com Car Insurance Ranking Report has been released. This fourth annual listing of the most and least expensive vehicles to insure in the coming year is based on a list of the 20 top-selling vehicles in the nation. View Article
The all-new Kia Kee sports coupe concept vehicle made its U.S. debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Kee is an expression of the company's emphasis on design and incorporates styling cues that will establish a design language and identity for the brand. View Article
Fisker Automotive, Inc., a green American premium sports car company, unveiled its first production car, the Fisker Karma, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The first of its kind four-door plug-in hybrid premium sports sedan will have a starting price of $80,000. View Article
XM NavWeather enables drivers for the first time to view live, personalized weather forecasts and conditions on top of their existing navigation display. The exclusive "Threat Matrix" technology provides immediate alerts on developing weather conditions, such as hail, tornado and storm warnings, mapped to the driver's specific location and driving route. View Article
Another new year, another list of new laws affecting California motorists. This year's batch includes restrictions on cell phone use, a law making it easier for vehicle owners to replace lost keys, and a prohibition of smoking in vehicles that contain minors. View Article
