Today, Ford introduced an to provide rear passengers with airbag protection. The airbags are concealed within special shoulder belts. Once deployed, the disperse the force over a wider area than a conventional belt, thereby reducing injury risks. Ford points to the benefits for children and the elderly...

Findings from a federal investigation into the fatal car crash that led to Toyota recalling 3.8 million vehicles point to a possible link between floor mats and accelerator pedal design, according to the Los Angeles Times . The Times reports that analysis by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...

Nissan is offering a Krom edition for the 2010 Rogue , giving the compact SUV line a sportier variant with cosmetic attitude. Pronounced “chrome,” the Krom concept has been previously applied to the Nissan Cube , giving the asymmetrical box a version with street-cred to rival the Scion xB. (See our Scion...

Chrysler can always be counted on to display a variety of grin-inducing project vehicles at the annual the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. This year, the company has announced just four such vehicles will be introduced, including the Dodge Challenger 1320 Drag Pak, upscale...

The long-running Honda Element has been well-suited to active lifestyles from day one, with its cavernous interior, suicide-style doors, split rear hatch, and easy-to-clean interior, among the many distinctive attributes. For 2010. Honda is expanding its appeal with a $995 Dog Friendly package that bundles...

The all-new, fifth-generation Toyota 4Runner is incrementally larger, more powerful, more capable off-road, and $1,000 less than last year’s model. The 2010 4Runner will be offered in three grades: the top-of-the-line Limited, value based yet well-equipped SR5, and an all-new Trail grade (shown here...

The 2011 Kia Sorento follows its competitors into the car-based crossover market, leaving behind its rear-drive heritage that made it entertaining in the dirt. The new Sorento is longer and wider than the model it replaces , opening space to accommodate three rows of passengers, while offering more head...

This will admittedly be a tease, but Toyota has taken the wraps off its next-generation Land Cruiser. No, not the bloated behemoth sold in the United States, but the leaner version sold overseas that may come to America in Lexus GX form. This new Land Cruiser builds upon a 60-year heritage, combining...

Honda has treated the ever-popular CR-V to a midlife freshening that brings an updated front fascia, interior refinements, more power, and improved fuel economy. The styling changes signal the 2010 CR-V with a new bumper, grille, and hood, along with a rear bumper update. The previous seven-spoke wheels...

No one likes to have their children criticized, but General Motors took to heart feedback it received at a recent future product showcase held for employees, potential customers, dealers, media, analysts, and others. (Read: “ 25 in 24: GM Reveals New Models for its Core Brands .”) The diverse panel were...