Do you ever suddenly think about some of the things that used to be the norm when you were a kid? Or maybe something was before your time that you always wanted to experience? From the disco era to the new millennium, there have been so many fads, especially when it comes to cars. In […]
It would have been early August, and I’m guessing somewhere around 1991. My family was on a camping trip in Richmond NH, and my father and I broke away to a dirt backroad where he would let me practice driving. I wouldn’t be eligible for my license for another two-and-a-half years, but our family had […]
Ah, summer. We spend all winter bemoaning the frost and freezing temperatures, complaining about having to wear so many layers, and counting down the days until the mercury starts rising and we finally can finally throw on shorts and tank tops. And then what do we do? We whine about the heat. Complain about how […]
The actual motives behind this year-long endeavor of Zuckerberg’s are yet to be seen, but shameless self-promotion comes to mind. One of the first stops on his tour came in late April, arriving in a city and state that Zuck had never previously visited – Detroit, Michigan. To be fair, I would say that the […]
And just like that, Hyundai has a fully-fledged autonomous (self-driving) car. Seemingly overnight. At the Consumer Electronics Show, the place where automakers show off their latest and greatest gadgets (and of course, electronic cars), Hyundai debuted its autonomous version of the upcoming Ioniq. The brand claims its robot-car is going to be much more affordable. How? Because the company said […]
In 2013, car buyers visited an average of five dealerships before buying a car. In 2016, that number has dropped to 1.6. Does that mean interest in buying from car dealerships is declining? Perhaps, but I don’t think so. Sure, the presence of online car-buying websites has increased. But, so has the availability of dealership […]
No, this is not a joke. Volvo has created a passenger vehicle called the Gran Arctic 300 Bus and it measures ninety-eight freakin’ feet long. Let that sink in for a second. That’s close to one-third of a football field, eight feet longer than the distance between home and first base, or one and a half bowling […]
Hydroforming has been in the manufacturing industries for a quite a while, but only recently introduced into vehicle production — comparatively speaking. A lot of 2016 trucks use hydroformed frames. The Ram and Chevy trucks are perfect examples of this, and hydroforming is one of the main reasons why the Ram 3500 and Silverado are such powerful workhorses. […]
The amount of times I’ve seen or heard people use payload and towing capacity interchangeably is mind-boggling. Heck, even when I first started learning truck-talk, I didn’t give a second thought when swapping the words around. But, they mean two completely different things, and if you think they mean the same thing, then you risk […]
If you’re a car fanatic, you probably know about Jay Leno and his toys. More recently, you probably know about his relatively new show called “Jay Leno’s Garage.” Well for the upcoming season, he secured a very special guest — Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden. That’s right, turns out the VP has been […]
According to a new study by J.D. Power, the U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study, Hyundai is the segment leader for consumer satisfaction when it comes to the technology found in the mass-market category of vehicles. Honestly, it’s no surprise. With the way technology has always been such an integral part of Hyundai’s vehicle designs, […]
While Volvo isn’t the first one to announce it — Mercedes-Benz and Toyota are also developing something similar — the vehicle-to-vehicle communication system Volvo announced they’re working on is exciting stuff. After all, it’s Volvo – arguably the leading brand when it comes to advanced safety technology. Now that they’ve embarked on developing their own form of this […]
No, you didn’t read that wrong. Maserati has an electric car in the works for 2020. Maserati, the Italian luxury automaker that is renowned for making vehicles that costs upwards of $70,000 — if you catch the dealer on a good day. While the parent company Fiat Chrysler (FCA) has produced a Fiat 500e, the […]
The beauty of shopping for used vehicles is that you arguably have a wealth of options that the current class of cars can never quite meet. A used inventory will naturally be more diverse, thanks to the availability of multiple model years, body styles, brands, and more. And while most used car shoppers tend to […]
It’s such a cliche, but seriously, who doesn’t love that new car smell? Although it’s hard to define exactly what makes up that unmistakable aroma, slipping into a new car, or one that’s immaculately maintained, conjures up feelings of accomplishment, pride, and a clean start to the day. Most of us enjoy that new smell […]
So, the shopper in me got a little rowdy. A little out of hand. The word spendthrift comes to mind, though sadly, it’s an understatement. Not surprisingly, and as is true for many American shoppers, the money going out soon overtook the money coming in, and before too long credit card debt became the financial […]
Is it at all surprising that the beloved, all-American bowtie brand would up the ante when it comes to respecting Old Glory? The most award-winning automaker, Chevrolet, continues to build upon its legacy of legendary pickup trucks by constantly evolving and embodying everything red, white, and blue. In preparation for the Texas Sate Fair, opening […]
The all-new 2016 Chevy Cruze for sale is out to prove that affordable cars can be fun. While the first generation Cruze was able to do this as well, the second generation really takes it to the next level. It provides the driver with a more dynamic driving experience thanks to multiple design enhancements, and an all-new […]
As you’re cruising down the highway in your 2016 Maserati Ghibli, you may be pondering the history and background of your luxury sports car. The nameplate dates back to the mid-1960s, when the original Ghibli was shown at the 1966 Turin Motor Show. Since that time, the vehicle has evolved drastically, leading to the third-generation […]
So far, things are looking good for the 2016 Chevy Silverado. Not only is this truck still outlasting the competition in durability, but it also has a lineup of three killer engines. Each engine allows the Silverado to get a best-in-class rating of either torque, fuel economy, or towing capacity. When it comes to the […]
