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2013 Detroit auto show opens tomorrow, promising 50+ new cars
2013 Detroit auto show opens tomorrow, promising 50+ new cars Motor City is the undisputed capital for concept- and production-car unveilings in the United States. This annual event promises more than...
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2013 Detroit: Stunning new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray breaks cover
2013 Detroit: Stunning new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray breaks cover Chevrolet introduced the 2014 Corvette Stingray ahead of the action-packed Detroit auto show, revealing sharp-edged styling, more...
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'Aha' moments help motivate dieters
'Aha' moments help motivate dieters Why are Americans (including myself) so concerned about their weight? I studied this question for six years and in 2008 received a Ph.D. in sociology with a...
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2013 Detroit: Jeep Compass shifts gears with new styling and transmission
2013 Detroit: Jeep Compass shifts gears with new styling and transmission If proclamations such as "more Facebook fans than ever" are meant to impress, you have to wonder if FB, that paragon of...
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When patients demand a brand-name drug, many doctors likely to give in
When patients demand a brand-name drug, many doctors likely to give in If you ask your doctor for a brand-name drug, there's a good chance he or she will comply, even if there's a cheaper, equally...
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2013 Detroit: Jeep Grand Cherokee gets 8-speed automatic and diesel option
2013 Detroit: Jeep Grand Cherokee gets 8-speed automatic and diesel option Jeep is giving Grand Cherokee customers some awesome options for the 2014 model year: "Would you like power or fuel economy?...
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Four new body monitors track you 24-7 for fitness and wellness
Four new body monitors track you 24-7 for fitness and wellness Personal devices that monitor your activity and vital signs and upload that information to your computer or mobile device were the hot...
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Want to buy a used electric car, cheap?
Want to buy a used electric car, cheap? Our electric test cars offer lessons in depreciation for early adopters. Plug-in cars were supposed to be the next big thing. But once they're a year old, it...
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CES 2013: Parking cost, location info coming to navigation devices
CES 2013: Parking cost, location info coming to navigation devices Inrix, the company behind the traffic information appearing on many built-in and portable automotive navigation systems, announced at...
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CES 2013: Mobileye 560 gives older cars new safety features
CES 2013: Mobileye 560 gives older cars new safety features If you're thinking you have to run out and buy a new car to get all the latest safety features like lane departure and forward collision...
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CES 2013: TomTom navigation HD traffic gains resolution
CES 2013: TomTom navigation HD traffic gains resolution Just as next-generation televisions are gaining resolution, TomTom is adding detail to its traffic service for car navigation. Dubbed HD Traffic...
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CES 2013: Subaru Starlink brings Internet-ready infotainment, finally
CES 2013: Subaru Starlink brings Internet-ready infotainment, finally Car shoppers these days may not look much beyond the stereo. They come into the showroom and see if their phone will connect, then...
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CES 2013: The hottest car tech in Vegas
CES 2013: The hottest car tech in Vegas There was a lot of cool stuff on display at CES. In fact, there was a lot of stuff, period. Trying to find a single standout isn't easy, especially when it is...
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2013 Detroit: Dodge 'Blacktop' treatment extended to Durango, Grand Caravan...
2013 Detroit: Dodge 'Blacktop' treatment extended to Durango, Grand Caravan and Journey How do you give mainstream vehicles a touch of evil? You give them dark wheels, grille, headlights, paint, and...
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2013 Detroit: Jeep Grand Cherokee updates bring promise to towing enthusiasts
2013 Detroit: Jeep Grand Cherokee updates bring promise to towing enthusiasts Sure, a new Corvette is catnip to car journalists. But my interest runs toward new beasts of burden, since I spend most of...
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CR Index: Middle-Income Americans Remain Cautious Spenders, While Facing...
CR Index: Middle-Income Americans Remain Cautious Spenders, While Facing Lackluster Employment Outlook YONKERS, NY — The Consumer Reports Index, an overall measure of Americans’ personal financial...
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Consumer Reports Index: Middle-income Americans remain cautious spenders
Consumer Reports Index: Middle-income Americans remain cautious spenders Middle-income Americans pulled back on spending this past holiday season, according to the Consumer Reports Index, an overall...
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2013 Detroit: New Dodge Dart GT hints at more fun
2013 Detroit: New Dodge Dart GT hints at more fun The top dog of the Dart sedan lineup, the Dart GT, was revealed today at the Detroit Auto Show, sporting mostly cosmetic enhancements: LED tail lamps,...
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Forget 4K Ultra HD TVs: I want an OLED TV
Forget 4K Ultra HD TVs: I want an OLED TV Last week's Consumer Electronics Show was a great opportunity to check out the two newest TV technologies, Ultra HD and OLED—sometimes in side-by-side...
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2013 Detroit: Smart forstars Sports Utility Coupe (SUC) concept charges up...
2013 Detroit: Smart forstars Sports Utility Coupe (SUC) concept charges up the crowd Yes, I had to look up the name of this car three times. In fairness, the company says that the "tongue-in-cheek...
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