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Pittsburgh’s CBS News Shares KBB’s Car Advice for Grads
Reporter John Shumway with CBS News in Pittsburgh shared Kelley Blue Book’s tips for getting your high school or college…
What Are Auto-Leveling Headlights?
Auto-leveling headlights are an anti-glare safety measure for a vehicle carrying a heavy load that tips the headlamps’ projection angle. Auto-leveling, or self-leveling, headlights adjust the cut-off line, which is the beams’ farthest boundary, to maintain proper visibility for the driver but avoid blinding other road users.
What Is Hill Descent Control?
Hill descent control is a safety technology that frees the driver to steer while the vehicle’s computer actuates the anti-lock brakes and traction control to keep the vehicle moving downhill at a pre-set speed. Vehicles with off-road capability frequently feature this capability, where hill descent control can be highly effective.
After Three Months of Declines, New Car Prices Rose in April
The average new car buyer paid $48,510 last month — an increase of 2.2% from March and the highest average…
Recall Alert: Honda Ridgeline
Honda has recalled 187,290 Ridgeline pickups from model years 2020 to 2024 because opening and closing their tailgates in everyday…
Lawmakers: Car Companies Misled About Giving Data to Police
Automakers are taking a beating on customer privacy issues. The latest to land a punch? A pair of U.S. senators.…
Kia Reveals 2025 EV6 Update Overseas
The Kia EV6 still looks fresh, having debuted for the 2022 model year. But it’s already getting a refresh. Kia…
Car Insurers: Amid Sky-High Rates, We’re Losing Money
Car insurance costs are soaring. The cost of the average car insurance policy increased by 22.2% in the year ending…
What Is a Bedliner?
A bedliner is a protective covering for the exposed floor and walls of a pickup truck’s open cargo hold to guard against scratches and dents. A bedliner can be a spray-on coating or a drop-in insert. You can purchase either type as manufacturer options on a new vehicle or aftermarket products.
What Is a Proximity Key?
A proximity key (also called a “smart key” or “intelligent key”) is an electronic fob used for keyless entry and ignition systems in vehicles. Proximity keys pair with push-button starters, enabling drivers to unlock, enter, and start their cars without removing the fob from their pockets or purses.
The “key” transmits low-frequency (LF) radio waves to communicate with a vehicle to lock and unlock doors and start the engine when within a short range. Antennae within the vehicle identify the rolling code radio pulse generator inside the fob.