Subaru gives a peek at next-generation WRX | CNET
Subaru’s WRX concept takes the stage during the 2013 New York auto show. (Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET)
NEW YORK–When Subaru updated its Impreza for the 2012 model year, enthusiast were left wondering when a WRX version would follow. Here at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, the wait wasn’t over, but Subaru did hint at its WRX development work.
At the show, Subaru pulled the covers off the WRX concept, a sedan with fastback styling.
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NHTSA SaferCar app allows consumers to track safety ratings, recalls | Autoblog
While many car shoppers say safety is a big factor in their choice of new car, there hasn’t been an easy to way to access data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The government agency’s website is clunky at best, and close to unusable on mobile devices.
That’s why NHTSA decided to release the SaferCar app for mobile iOS devices. Users can easily access crash test ratings, recalls and complaints about hundreds of cars. Use the app to scan your car’s VIN and it will even alert you to news and recall notices. The app also helps with the proper installation of child safety seats by directing users to the nearest fire or police station and other entities that can assist.
But possibly a more important piece of news from NHTSA today is that it will open up its databanks and Application Programming Interfaces (API) to other app developers so the data can be used in other apps. NHTSA will even publish an online course to teach programmers how to access and use the APIs.
The free app is available now from Apple’s App Store, and you can read more about it in the press release below.
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