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News & Features: Downloads to help your car's computers stay up to date
In a world where technologies quickly come and go, automakers are pressed to keep pace. To ensure that the growing array of electronics do not become obsolete before the car's first oil change, engineers are creating vehicles that can adapt to new technologies and are flexible enough to accommodate future developments.
Car Talk: Why is idle car going through batteries so fast?
Dear Tom and Ray: My 88-year-old mother has a 2005 Buick LaCrosse with 15,000 miles on it. It only gets driven to the grocery store, hair salon and church. But...
Gear & Gadgets: Winter driving help on your phone; rockin' seat covers
Winter help The free Winter Survival Kit app for smartphones helps motorists prepare for winter driving, and is a beacon when things go badly. It can pinpoint your location,...
Auto Briefs: Detroit auto show a hit; Toyota electronics cleared
Show visitors play in a Mercedes-Benz E350. (The Associated Press) Detroit auto show attendance spikes It wasn't a record, but the 770,932 people who attended the North American International Auto...
Auto Briefs: Concept car: Latest NSX is a stunning supercar
(Honda) Acura NSX A new hybrid version of the NSX supercar debuted at the Detroit auto show to raves earlier this month. A V-6 engine mated with a pair of...
Sound Off: About how much did you spend on fuel in 2011?
Fuel prices rose early and stayed high last year. Did you adjust or just roll with it? About how much did you spend on fuel in 2011? Take our poll...
News & Features: Auto review: Nissan Quest minivan has unique touches
Nissan's Quest is a nice minivan that many people may not know about. (Nissan) Do buyers know there is a minivan again at Nissan? The Nissan Quest, which had been...
News & Features: Auto review: VW Eos sunroof is an engineering marvel
The Eos has a sunroof within its convertible top — an industry first. (Volkswagen) The 2012 Volkswagen Eos has an 8-cylinder. Not under the hood, but beneath the luggage compartment, behind...
News & Features: Award winners: A roundup of the most-lauded autos for 2012
A roundup of the most-lauded autos for 2012.
Auto Briefs: Average car age hits record; More auto jobs expected in U.S.
Average car age hits record of 10.8 years The average age of a car or truck in the U.S. hit a record 10.8 years in 2011 as eco- nomic worries...
Autobiography: His Honda Civic is a reliable gas-saver
Owner: Graham Albertini, Bellevue Occupation: Real estate appraiser and college instructor Car's make and model: 1999 Honda Civic "I love my car because ... it has been a super...
Green Thinking: Hyundai gives lifetime guarantee; Prius reigns in Japan
(Hyundai) Battery guarantee Hyundai announced at the Detroit auto show last week that it will offer a lifetime replacement guarantee for the hybrid batteries in its Sonata gas-electric hybrid (shown)....
Car Talk: Leaky strut isn't disaster, but should be fixed
Dear Tom and Ray: We have a 2009 Toyota Camry. When our local mechanic was checking the brakes, he noted that the left rear strut was leaking fluid. He informed...
News & Features: Auto industry celebrates its turn-around in Detroit
The relief and sense of accomplishment among automakers was palpable at this year's North American International Auto Show, which opened to the public Jan. 14, as automakers rolled out an impressive wave of spit-shined recruits for showrooms.
News & Features: Behind on your 'green' car knowledge? We'll catch you up
Hybrids and electric cars are hot, but what if you, well, haven't really been paying attention? Here's a primer on where we stand, so you can figure out where you're headed.
Auto Briefs: Autoweek's picks for best of Detroit show
Clockwise from top left: Ford Fusion, Dodge Dart, Porsche 911 Cabriolet, Acura NSX. Autoweek's editors have named their top picks from the Detroit auto show, which wraps on Jan. 22....
Auto Briefs: Concept car: Nissan adds Nismo sportiness to Juke
(Nissan) Nissan Juke Nismo This race-car-inspired take on the Juke debuted at the Tokyo auto show in November. It gets Brembo brakes, 19-inch wheels and more aerodynamic front and rear...
Gear & Gadgets: Extra-long ice scraper and a look at the VW van
Extra reach The Thor ice scraper has a telescoping arm for better reach across wide wind- shields. It also features a front handle for added leverage and double blades...
Car Talk: Take great pains for safety if using a trailer to move
Dear Tom and Ray: My son is taking a new job in Sioux Falls, S.D., about 850 miles away from our home near Detroit. The old man promised to help...
Sound Off: What is your prediction for 2012 fuel prices?
In 2011, drivers paid more than ever before for gas. What is your prediction for 2012 fuel prices? Take our poll or leave your comments below. What is your prediction...
