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TROY, Mich., Sept. 29, 2016 -- School has started, after-school activities have started and that means an increase in bacteria and germs starting formation inside your vehicle. A study conducted by Queen Mary University showed that an average of 700 different kinds of bacteria lurk within the interior of your car. In comparison, the average public toilet harbors only 60. Ziebart Corporation (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ziebart International Corporation) recognizes the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy vehicle for your family, and as the vehicle protection experts, they also know how to protect your family against the harmful germs inside your vehicle that can cause a variety of illnesses.

Volkswagen: New Electric Car Represents Fresh Start

2016 Nissan Murano Takes the Top Spot after Extensive Testing

CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2016 -- Experts from Cars.com and MotorWeek have put the current lineup of midsize SUVs through rigorous testing to determine the overall best options for car shoppers. Contenders in the Midsize SUV Challenge include the 2016 Ford Edge, 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2016 Kia Sorento and 2016 Nissan Murano.

"SUVs are the family vehicle of choice in 2016, and the midsize category is one of the most popular with shoppers," said Patrick Olsen, Cars.com editor-in-chief. "These SUVs are large enough to carry five adults comfortably, with plenty of cargo space, but not with the fuel penalty that full-size SUVs impose. This class of vehicles remains incredibly competitive, so we want to give shoppers a clear understanding of the best, worst and each option's value proposition."

GM and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) revealed the jointly developed Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 today. The concept is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and was intended to explore hydrogen technology for military applications.

The modified Colorado rides on 37-inch tires and stands at more than 6.5 feet tall. The truck is also more than 7 feet wide and is built on a stretched, reinforced Colorado chassis. The truck features a specially modified suspension that will help it handle the rugged terrain of the extreme field tests scheduled for next year. Those tests will determine hydrogen-powered vehicles' viability on the battlefield.

You can credit (or blame) Donald Trump for this one. The presidential candidate has been relentless in attacking Ford for moving jobs to Mexico throughout his campaign. Ford has fired back, both with CEO Mark Fields on CNN, and on Twitter during the first debate, citing massive investment and job growth here in the United States. And now, because of this fight, we just got confirmation that the Bronco is coming back. Whether or not it looks at all like the rendering above remains to be seen.

Bumper Audio Clip of the Week

Bumper to Bumper helps a listener who is having trouble passing emissions with their 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.