Delivering a hybrid-like fuel-efficiency rating of 37 mpg highway, the new 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist will feature a starting price of $29,960 (and an $860 destination charge).... full story

After a record-breaking sales year in 2010, the made-in-America Kia Sorento already has set a new all-time monthly sales record in 2011 and is now looking to attract even more buyers. A key to accomplishing this goal? A notable refresh for the 2012 model year that will add cutting-edge technologies both under the hood and inside the cabin.... full story

Showcasing a 30 percent increase in fuel economy over the previous model, the all-new 2012 Subaru Impreza is expected to set a new benchmark for vehicles in its segment, with EPA ratings of 27 mpg city/36 mpg highway—making it the most fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive car in America.... full story

Mitsubishi Motors North America has selected the state of Hawaii to be the first U.S. market to offer the Mitsubishi i electric vehicle, which will set a new benchmark for EV affordability when it goes on sale there this fall.... full story

One of the country’s top independent sources for automotive quality information—Consumers Reports—recently put a quartet of today’s new compact sedans through their paces, and just one earned the publication’s coveted “recommended” status: The all-new Hyundai Elantra.... full story

The all-new 2011 Sportage was already quickly on its way to becoming a customer favorite, but it looks like Kia is set on speeding up the process: The automaker recently announced the debut of the Sportage SX Turbo, an enthusiast-oriented version of its popular small crossover.... full story

A school bus driver aged 58 has been booked for rash driving after she rear bounded one motorist. She was caught on Tuesday at the 13th Avenue intersection Hillsboro police are saying that Suzanne B. Yergen the bus driver could be following too closely and might have rear ended the motorbike. The bus didn’t have any school children and no one was injured. ... full story

Oregon: According to reports coming from Burns a man was caught with ninety five pounds of Marijuana. The state police in Oregon have arrested the Wyoming man on Tuesday. He was arrested near a traffic stop in the eastern side of Burns, the police found ninety five pounds of marijuana in his vehicle. ... full story

A man was interrogated by the Boston police on Wednesday about the hit and run case that injured a state trooper on Tuesday morning. According to the police, a man named Fitchburg, 25 came to the Leominster State Police Barracks on Wednesday morning. He claimed that he was involved in the crash which injured Joseph Drane, a Massachusetts State Trooper official. ... full story

The misconception has been proved wrong that the increased speed limit at the Ohio Turnpike will give rise to the number of accidents. The spokesman of the turnpike commission, Lauren Hakos, said that the number of vehicles on this road decreased by 0.7% compared to 2010. She further added that there are many factors responsible for the lesser vehicles like weather, hike in oil prices and other related factors. ... full story

NASCAR star Kyle Busch has been caught speeding at 128 miles per hour in North Carolina.... full story

According to a Connecticut post, the woman involved in the May 7 fatal car crash received a bail. The crash which took place at Bergen claimed the life of two North Bergen people and the next court hearing is scheduled on June 22. Yadira Tores is charged with two offences of second degree slaughter and one count of reckless driving and under the effect of alcohol. ... full story

The Red Light camera program is about to come to a close in Albuquerque in New Mexico. This is the second instance of bringing a halt to the cameras in a span of 1 year. The city councilors have proposed to bring the plan into action. According to Dan Lewis, a councilor in Albuquerque, the camera system may be witnessing its last phase in the Albuquerque city putting an end to the entire camera system. ... full story

In the coming weeks, the traffic police in Pennsylvania will tighten their efforts across Bucks County to catch hold of the drivers who drive without putting their seat belts. The PennDOT has collected an amount of $40000 from the fines received from the drivers. Many drivers were seized on the Upper Southampton and Lower Southampton, where the police commenced their campaign on Sunday afternoon. ... full story

A motor vehicle hit a red light pole and crashed with another car which claimed the life of a man and a woman. The collision took place on the Northwest side on Sunday morning which left four people injured and leaving two dead.The man and woman were taken to the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Centre where they were declared dead as per the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.... full story