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I have written in the past about our cars being computers-on-wheels that constantly collect data. What if they were required to share that collected data with government agencies. I know…this sounds like George Orwell’s novel, 1984 doesn’t it? Could our car become, in some form, Big Brother? What if you find yourself zipping…
Ford announced at the 2014 Detroit auto show that it would build the best-selling pickup truck in the nation with aluminum bodywork in 2015. The reason: automakers are wrestling with a federal fuel economy mandate that calls for the nation’s new-car fleet to average 54.5 mpg by 2025. So more manufacturers will likely turn…
We at Certified Automotive Specialists love cars and it is also how we make our living. This is why you can count on us to stay up-to-the minute on all things involving cars. When the FBI and the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently said motor vehicles are increasingly vulnerable to hacking, we…
Standby, Glendora drivers! Apple is working on a new patent to help drivers be less distracted. The “CarPlay” system is planning to have on-board sensors which can block a driver from SMS, email, media streaming and tasks that are not related to driving. It also may be able to sense who is using the…
There is a clear and vocal demand in Glendora and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the California market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Los Angeles area roads today, and many more being developed. Yet each…
V2V or “Vehicle to Vehicle” communication technology is a tool that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is taking steps to enable. Cars and light trucks that can “talk” to each other will significantly cut down on accidents and hopefully prevent them completely. The Department of Transportation began testing this program in August of 2012…
AAA says that automobile manufacturers are capable of collecting huge amounts of data as cars get more and more advanced. If you are in the market for a new car, read the fine print of your contract. More than likely you will be asked to sign a document allowing the manufacturer to accumulate not only…
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Glendora car financing. It’s always a tough question for Glendora auto owners. But here is some info that’ll help you make an informed decision. If you buy, you’ll pay the full cost of the car, with maybe an initial down payment, then monthly payments on the balance…
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