U.S. to mandate pedestrian alerts on hybrid, electric cars — Nissan, General Motors and other makers of electric and hybrid vehicles will be required by U.S. safety regulators to install warning systems that will automatically sound alerts to pedestrians. Read more on Kitchener – Waterloo Record [Continue]

Cars and fireworks are Worcester’s lure today WORCESTER – Automobile enthusiasts are converging on the city today for the annual New England Summer Nationals. The event, in its 21st year, showcases antiques, hot rods and other vehicles that look nothing like the typical family car. The activity in the city will heighten tonight with a [Continue]

Hundreds enjoy cars and sun in motorshow CAR fanatics and families were treated to perfect weather in Cutteslowe Park for the an-nual Oxford Mail Motorshow. Read more on This is Oxfordshire [Continue]

Here’s the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class # newcars Here’s the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class, reluctant platform-mate of the 2011 Jeep Cherokee, suburban people mover au extraordinaire , frequent guest at many of the world’s fine shops, including Nordstrom’s, Neiman Marcus and, er, Safeway, and intrepidly posh carrier of lap [Continue]

Demand, prices climbing for used cars Gas guzzlers idle while fuel-efficient models see demand grow Read more on Contra Costa Times [Continue]