2013 BMW 750i xDrive: The German Automaker’s Diverse Luxury Performance Sedan

Highlights: The 7-Series BMW is available in a short-wheel base or limo-like long wheel-base model. The flagship BMW is also available in a 6-cylinder, an 8-cylinder or a hybrid configuration.

Test vehicle’s MSRP: $107,195 (Base Model starts at $90,695)

Seating Capacity:  5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; adaptive brake lights; front seat belts with automatic tensors;  ABS; a tire pressure monitoring system; a cental key locking system; BMW’s Assist Safety Plan, which includes 4 years of enhanced collision notification, emergency requests, enhanced road side assistance and a stolen vehicle recovery system.

Standard Equipment: 19-inch tires; an 8-speed transmission; Xenon headlights; a 4-zone automatic climate control system; an automatic stat-stop function; a power moonroof; a 20-way power front seats; heated front seats; a self-leveling rear suspension system; a nav system; a rear view camera; an automatic tilt/telescopic steering wheel; and parking sensors

2013 Volvo S60 T6 AWD R: The Swedish Automaker’s Answer to a Performance Vehicle

Highlights: All Volvos include complimentary maintenance for 3 years or 36,000 miles. The R designated Volvo is the brand’s version of a performance oriented model.

Test vehicle’s MSRP: $45,495 ($32,645 without options)
                       
Seating Capacity: 5 occupants

Standard Safety Features (R Package): airbags (driver, front, curtain and side); ABS; Volvo’s Whiplash system; a tire pressure monitoring system; and rear fog lights

Standard Equipment (R Package): 18-inch wheels; power seats; 3-position memory driver’s seat; power sunroof; a manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a rear spoiler; Xenon headlights; sport chassis; a 7-inch display screen; and rain-sensing wipers

Standard Audio: a 16-watt, 8-speaker AM/FM/HD/CD with XM satellite radio

President Obama Speaks To The Men of Morehouse Class of 2013

  

If you would like to have a better understanding of the greatness of  black men beyond the atypical stereotypes that may have been created by the mainstream media, this commencement speech delivered by President Obama at Morehouse College, a historically all male black institution, will provide some insights.

Two Small Crossovers Received Top Safety Ratings Under New Testing Procedures

To read more about the crossovers and SUVs, which scored the best and the worst in the latest Insurance Institute Highway Safety test, click here. 

Auto Repossessions And Delinquencies Are On The Rise

While car sales are booming again, Experian Automotive announced that loan delinquency and repossession rates creeped-up for the first quarter. Thirty day auto loan delinquencies rose 1%, while 60-day delinquencies increased 12% and repossessions rose 17% when compared to the same time period in 2012.

Chrysler Recalls 296,000 Vehicles for Rollaway Concerns

Report Receipt Date: MAY 07, 2013 

Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , POWER TRAIN 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 295,345 

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

Latest Auto Theft Trend Could Make Your Vehicle Sound Like A Lawnmower

GM Recalls 43,300 Hybrid-Like Vehicles For Possible Fire Risk

Component(s): 

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 

42,904 

Manufacturer: 

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.

BMW Recalls 42,000 Vehicles For Airbag Concerns

Component(s): AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 42,080

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• BMW325CI2002-2003
• BMW325I2002-2003
• BMW325IT2002-2003
• BMW325XI2002-2003
• BMW325XIT2002-2003
• BMW330CI2002-2003
• BMW330I2002-2003
• BMW330XI2002-2003
• BMWM32002-2003

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

2013 Chevy Sonic 5-Door RS Turbo: Bringing Zest To The Subcompact Segment

  
Highlight: This is the only subcompact built in America.

Test vehicle’s MSRP:  $20,995 (no options added)
                       
Seating Capacity: 5 occupants

Standard Safety Features: 10 airbags (driver, front passenger, side-impact, knee, rear outboard and head); ABS; electronic brake force distribution; stability control; a hill-start assist system; traction control system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment: 17-inch wheels; RS trim package; manual transmission; remote keyless entry; leather/suede inserts in seats; manual-adjusted front seats; driver seat armrest; premium floor mats; tilt/telescopic steering wheel; heated front seats; a 6-speaker premium audio system with XM-radio; and Chevy’s MyLink (Smartphone-like) audio system; a roof-mounted spoiler; front fog lights; and an aluminum brake/gas pedal.