The totally revamped 2011 Dodge Journey is the proud winner of the 2011 “Family Car of Texas.” The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) bestowed the honor after more than 50 journalists had the chance to get behind the wheel and drive the Journey at the group’s annual Spring Roundup May 2 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort... More

Replacing a weak battery with a fresh one with good cold weather capacity can save the day when frigid temperatures arrive Cold weather can play havoc with a vehicle’s battery, threatening starting and the ability to handle winter’s increased electrical loads. “A conventional 12-volt battery maintains about 40 percent of... More

Do you have to sacrifice safety for the fuel economy of a small car? Not so much, these days. Take the Toyota Yaris, an entry- level model sold in hatchback or sedan body style beginning at $12,855. Even at such a low price, Yaris has been outfitted with the Toyota Star Safety System that includes vehicle stability control, traction... More

Winter roads are rarely safe. Motorists who live in areas of heavy snowfall know full well the dangers of driving in the snow, while drivers who don’t routinely drive on snowy roads might face slick and icy conditions as winter hits full swing. Regardless of the obstacles a motorist faces in the winter, defensive driving is always... More

• New 2011 Dodge Avenger and Dodge Journey named for third straight year. • Jeep® Patriot named Top Safety Pick for second year in a row • All-new Jeep Grand Cherokee and newChrysler 200 are awarded Top Safety Picks for 2011 Five Chrysler Group LLC vehicles — the new Dodge Avenger, Dodge Journey, Chrysler 200, Jeep® Grand... More

Well-tailored fabric top with acoustical headliner for quietness and easy-to-use single latch. Robust, reinforced structure supports a sports coupe-like driving experience Better torsional stiffness than BMW 3-Series convertible Chevrolet has lifted the lid on the all-new Camaro Convertible. The iconic droptop goes into production... More

Program Incorporates Comprehensive Online and Classroom Approach to Help Young Drivers Stay Safe Behind the Wheel Toyota and Discovery Education today announced the launch of Toyota Teen Driver, a new program that promotes responsible driving for teens – both at home and in the classroom. A key component of Toyota Teen Driver... More

The 2011 Honda Accord Sedan has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) best-possible Overall Vehicle Score1 of five stars, American Honda Motor Co., inc., announced. Helping the Accord achieve the top score were five-star ratings for overall frontal crash safety, overall side crash safety... More

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has just announced that a total of three new Toyota vehicles have been given Top Safety Pick awards. Both the 2011 Toyota Avalon and 2011 Toyota Sienna were awarded the institute’s highest ratings in front, side, rollover and rear crash tests. The 2010 Lexus RX also nabbed a Top Safety... More