Chrysler is recalling about 15,000 new Dodge Dart compact cars worldwide because the engines can stall in cold weather.
Monthly Archives: June 2013
Study: voice recognition navigation commands hard for drivers to understand
A new University of Utah study funded by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that, when compared to talking to a live person on a cell phone, using speech recognition technology to command devices while driving resulted in “a relatively high level of cognitive distraction,” according to MyStar.
Based on this study, MyStar, a marketing company that provides branded personal assistance service to auto dealerships, feels that its service has once again been proven to be a more effective alternative to voice-recognition apps.
Wisconsin bill stops insurers from steering auto repair work
Wisconsin Assemblyman Ed Brooks (R-50) recently introduced Assembly Bill 237 regarding automobile repair facility steering by insurance companies, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported.
Mercedes-Benz recalls certain 2013 vehicles for seat issue
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2013 SLK250 and SLK350 vehicles manufactured Oct. 9, 2012, through Nov. 20, 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Used car prices decline as shortage of late model vehicles eases
The price of used cars posted its biggest drop since October, according to an industry guide, an indication the tight market for late-model-year vehicles is starting to ease.
The NADA Used Car Guide said prices for cars and trucks up to 8 years old declined 2.1 percent in May.
