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This article from Consumer Reports discusses the pros and cons of buying versus leasing a car. It explains that leasing generally results in lower monthly payments and provides the benefit of getting a new car every few years without worrying about repairs or selling/trading it in. On the other hand, buying a car is more cost-effective in the long run, especially if you plan to keep it for a long time or drive a lot of miles. The article also mentions that the landscape of car deals is changing, with automakers starting to offer incentives again. It provides examples of lease deals and survey data to help readers make an informed decision. Additionally, the article highlights situations where leasing or buying may be more advantageous, such as if you want a luxury car or if you drive a lot and put wear and tear on your vehicle. It also discusses the benefits of leasing an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle, including potential tax credits and incentives. Finally, the article mentions that leasing may be a better option for vehicles that score low in reliability but high in road-test and owner satisfaction ratings. [Extracted from the article]

New Crash Tests For the first time, the IIHS is conducting a frontal crash test with a dummy in the rear seat to evaluate how effectively vehicles protect passengers riding there. To see if AEB with pedestrian detection is standard equipment on a new or used vehicle you're interested in buying, check CR's vehicle model pages. WHAT YOU CAN DO: Car shoppers should look at CR's rear-seat safety score on the vehicle model page to see what safety systems are off ered, and check IIHS moderate overlap test scores for rear-occupant protection. And vehicles more than a decade old may not have important safety features such as backup cameras, AEB, and even electronic stability control (ESC) - all technologies that have been proved to prevent crashes and reduce injuries. [Extracted from the article]

If you're having phone connectivity problems, disconnect your phone and turn it off. "Let it sit for a minute and then power the phone back on and reconnect to the car", Crossen says. We'll also show you how Android Auto or Apple CarPlay can bring familiar phone apps to your car's screen and make a bad system much better. If you're having trouble with Bluetooth, Android Auto, or CarPlay, it may be your phone's fault, says Michael Crossen, automotive technician at CR's auto test center. [Extracted from the article]

Electric SAVINGS SHOWDOWN We put four popular, well-equipped EVs against evenly matched gas or hybrid competitors to see how much you'll pay in gas or electricity (if you charge at home) to drive 12,000 miles a year. ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EVS) have a lot going for them. [Extracted from the article]

A few cars will even help guide you through inflation, honking the horn once your tires have reached their correct pressure, so you can leave your tire pressure gauge in the glove box. ROAD REPORT WHETHER YOU'RE BUYING a car for the first time in a dozen years or replacing a 3-year-old leased model, you might find yourself in an alien landscape the next time you go to a dealership. TIRE PRESSURE WARNING AND MONITORING SYSTEMS Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMSs) that alert you with a warning light if your tires are underinflated have been required on all new cars sold in the U.S. since September 2007. OUR OPINION "Proper tire inflation is key for safety, fuel economy, and even tire wear", says Ryan Pszczolkowski, tire program manager at CR. [Extracted from the article]

ROAD REPORT YOU'RE BACKING out of a tricky parking spot when a beep beep beep warns there's a car approaching. MODELS WITH ALL POPULAR ADAS STANDARD: 2022 C40 Recharge, S90 (SHOWN)/V90, and XC90 Honda Among nonluxury brands, Honda leads the way with providing key ADAS systems standard on the most vehicles. 64% OVERALL SATISFACTION 3 Adaptive cruise control (ACC) This feature is advanced cruise control that also assists with acceleration and/or braking so that you can maintain a set distance from the vehicle in front. [Extracted from the article]

"If you can't find the exact car you want locally, try expanding your search", says Gabe Shenhar, who supervises car buying for CR's auto-testing program. An all-wheel-drive system - or even a front- or rear-wheel-drive vehicle with winter tires for cold weather and snow - should do the trick, says Ryan Pszczolkowski, tire program manager at CR. ROAD REPORT Finding the right car and then negotiating the best price can be a whirlwind experience. [Extracted from the article]

Practice Fuel Efficiency Reducing aerodynamic drag is one way to do this: Remove the roof rack if you're not using it; even an empty roof rack can reduce fuel economy by 11 percent for a sedan and 5 percent for a small SUV. Lexus RX450h 83 OVERALL SCORE PREDICTED RELIABILITY PREDICTED OWNER SATISFACTION $48,270-$56,040 PRICE RANGE 33 Hwy/24 City/29 Overall FUEL ECONOMY Plush and well-finished, the RX is a pleasant place to spend a few hours (or more) on the road. Toyota Sienna 79 OVERALL SCORE PREDICTED RELIABILITY PREDICTED OWNER SATISFACTION $35,285-$51,485 PRICE RANGE 43 Hwy/28 City/36 Overall FUEL ECONOMY The Sienna has optional all-wheel drive, com fortable seating for up to eight, a massive cargo area, and better fuel economy than many sedans. FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Toyota Highlander Hybrid 87 OVERALL SCORE PREDICTED RELIABILITY PREDICTED OWNER SATISFACTION $39,555-$51,460 PRICE RANGE 41 Hwy/27 City/35 Overall FUEL ECONOMY There's a reason the Highlander Hybrid gets such high owner satisfaction scores year after year. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates several automobiles including the Mustang Mach-E GT from Ford, Model S and Y vehicles from Tesla, and the BMW X7.

The article focuses on the Rear- Seat Safety Score, which reveals the cars that work hardest to prevent injuries for those who sit in the back. It mentions that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), an independent safety-research group sponsored by auto insurance companies, plans to issue results from its new rear-seat crash tests the first time results of frontal crash tests with a dummy in the rear seat will be published for U.S. car buyers.

HYBRID BENEFITS HIGHER MPG Most hybrid SUVs get more than 35 mpg, and most hybrid sedans get more than 45 mpg. Today's average hybrid costs about $1,700 more, but the Ford Maverick pickup and Lexus NX SUV hybrids actually have lower sticker prices than gas-only versions. BETTER TO DRIVE CR's tests show that the hybrid versions of many cars have more power and smoother acceleration than the gas-only models. [Extracted from the article]

The article examines several modern safety systems for automobiles. Topics discussed include the benefit of improvements in computer processing power to automobiles according to Jake Fisher of Consumer Reports Auto Test Center, development of augmented reality warning system by several automobile manufacturers and suppliers including Continental and Panasonic, and use of built-in sensors to detect oncoming bicycle or vehicle to prevent dooring accidents by Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

The article explores Pickup trucks lacked advanced safety systems with getting larger as reported by to pedestrians and drivers of smaller vehicles. Topics include elderly pedestrians and wheelchair users are at higher risk of mortality when hit by a vehicle; and Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous people are overrepresented in pedestrian crash fatalities with road safety policy.

The article offers ways to save money on car repairs and avoid vehicle issues. It presents car parts and accessories that are expensive, including timing belt, water pump and aircon compressor. It lists the 2011 least and most expensive model year cars, trucks and sport-utility vehicles to maintain and repair, including Ford Fiesta, Toyota Tundra, Audi A4 and Honda Pilot. Tips to avoid expensive repairs such as selling the vehicle while under warranty and considering aftermarket parts.

The article discusses the safety of Automobile back seats. Topics include the importance of car design for the protection of passengers from accidents; use of various accessories including side curtain and front airbags, adjustable seat belts, and pretensioners and load Limiters; and the IIHS's process of introducing a rear-seat front-crash test.

The article evaluates several in-car infotainment systems including BMW iDrive, Fiat-Chrysler Uconnect 4, and Porsche PCM.

The article focuses on increasing car's safety. It mentions that cars sensors and cameras are used for analyzing lane markings and road boundaries; reading traffic signs and lights; and avoiding collisions with pedestrians and cyclists. It also mentions that sensors can scan roadways for potholes so that cities can identify damaged roads that need repair.

The article focuses on several aspects of making automobiles safer for women. It mentions that an average adult female crash test dummy simply does not exist, despite the fact that women obviously drive to work and take road trips. It mentions that 5th percentile female dummy either rides as a passenger or does not participate in the test in frontal crash tests performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The article informs that according to a survey people are not completely satisfied with the infotainment systems in their vehicles. Topics discussed include rising demand for smartphone-based systems in automobiles; dashboard related dissatisfaction among users; and issues of cost, privacy, and signal that come with phone.

The article presents information on the best vehicles for different life stages. It includes the choice of minivans for active families, new sedans for teenage drivers, and luxury automobiles for drivers who want to treat themselves.

The article focuses on car buying services. Topics discussed include automated driving systems are currently available only on a few vehicles but offer driving convenience features that will be available on future models; working with safety groups, a federal agency, and auto industry representatives to come up common, generic names for key fety and driver-assistance features; and mentions 2019 car models.

The article focuses on a research report conducted by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT), which reveals that advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are commonly found on new vehicles may help to prevent crashes and reduce injuries and deaths on the road. It mentions that Honda calls blind spot warning Blind Spot Information System and Toyota calls it Blind Spot Monitor. It also mentions about several driver assistance systems including automatic high beams and backup camera.

The article provides answers to questions including the regular car washing, touchless car wash and undercarriage wash.

A preview of cars and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) is presented including the Supra from Toyota, the Explorer from Ford and Palisade from Hyundai.

The article offers information on the importance of enquiring about automobile repair costs from the automobile repair shop, which mention about importance of reaching a good shop as it feature automobile parts with longer warranties or qualified technicians.

The article presents suggestions on how car drivers can avoid collisions with trucks including keeping safe distance, passing a truck in less time, and giving space to trucks to turn to the right.

The article explains the applications of hydrogen fuel cells. Hydrogen fuel cells generate hydrogen and oxygen by anode and cathode channels to a platinum catalyst, where it causes water yield and electrical current. Hydrogen fuel can be produced by using sources including steam methane, biomass, and water. Various cars that run on hydrogen fuel cells are shown including the FCX Clarity from Honda, F125 Concept from Mercedes-Benz, and FCHV from Toyota.

The article focuses on several aspects of doing a careful tour of key aspects of an automobile interior before purchasing an automobile. It mentions need to connect the automobile with both a cable and bluetooth and seeing how easy it is to make calls and play music; and checking safety features such as automatic emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, forward collision warning (FCW), and blind spot warning (BSW). It also mentions need to explore all the adjustments for seats.

The article discusses security systems being developed by car manufacturers to prevent a vehicle's computer systems from being hacked. It states that modern cars use on-board diagnostics 2nd generation (OBD-II) systems to maintain their computers. Researchers at the Center for Automotive Embedded Systems Security (CAESS) showed, however, that these can be hacked. To address this problem, producers like Chrysler have begun work on counter measures such as re-engineered telematic systems, independent locks, and anti-virus programs.

The article discusses that statistics for motor-vehicle related fatalities for 2009 fell to an all-time low in America with only 1.13 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles travelled (VMT). He reports that total deaths is at its lowest of 33,808 since 1950 when the Department of Transportation started tracking data, with crash rates and injury rates data also dropping to its lowest on record for 2009. He cites several factors that could have contributed to the decrease in numbers including safety improvements, policy enforcement and the economic crisis.

The article focuses on the Zero-Emission Vehicle Regulations (ZEVs) being mandated by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in the U.S. Major automobile makers like Toyota, Honda and Nissan are being required to produce 7,500 ZEVs starting year 2012 to 2014 and eventually increasing to 25,000 by 2015-2017. They are also required to earn ZEV credits solely from selling ZEVs. The new regulations aim to reduce air pollutants, cut greenhouse-gas emissions and stop the use of foreign oil.

A preview of the MyFord Touch platform for the 2011 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, and 2012 Ford Focus is presented. INSET: Electric Vehicles Get Connected.

The article discusses the 2008 law in Montreal, Quebec which requires that passenger vehicles registered in the Canadian province should wear winter tires between December 15 and March 15. It notes that car owners who will not comply to the law will be having a 300 Canadian dollar fine. Vehicles registered outside the province are not covered of this law.

The article explains the new features of High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), a vehicle designed by AM General and Hardwire and used by the U.S. in military operations. The proposed design incorporates a structural blast chimney (SBC) where forces are released through the roof. In addition, the vehicle is blast-resistant, heavily armored, and lightweight.

The article explores how to prepare and pack for road travel, how to keep healthy and safe and checking automobiles before travelling. Topics discussed include checking oil, coolant, air filter, brake, and windshield-washer fluids of automobiles, need for carrying screwdrivers, pliers, compact socket set, warning lights, hazard triangles; downloading google maps and carrying health and hospital insurance cards; and downloading motion pictures before going.