REVIEW: 2016 Lexus ES300h — Hybrid of Distinction
If your only experience with hybrids has been in Toyotas, you might be forgiven for thinking the sole focus of any hybrid is to offer a fuel-sipping commute. For those folks I just described, you...
View Article10 Classic Ads From the JC Whitney Catalog
Yes, there were regular car parts in the JC Whitney Catalog, but it was the fantasy of equipping your 1951 Oldsmobile with a hood ornament in the shape of Jayne Mansfield that kept the catalog growing...
View ArticleSTUDY: Do Premium Brands Have Better Headlights?
A new study tested the assumption that pricey cars have better headlight technology. (more…)
View ArticleBurning Electrons: Toyota Unveils the 10-Second 2017 Prius TRD SS
Tired of being stuck behind that Prius driven by a hyper-miling pedal-featherer? Those days might be over. Today Toyota today introduced the Prius TRD SS, with an equivalent of 625hp, capable of...
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FIRST DRIVE: The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Like station wagons, minivans had their heyday. They became the go-to family haulers whether you had one kid or five, but then something changed. Wagons fell away when families embraced the minivan’s...
View Article2017 Tesla Model 3 – Electric Vehicle Game Changer
Tesla revealed its 2017 Model 3 last night. This changes everything. (more…)
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Automatic Emergency Braking to Become Standard Equipment by 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced recently that 99-percent of U.S....
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BUYER’S GUIDE – 10 Cool Tech Features
It seems that virtually every automaker is now planning to include autonomous driving and safety features as standard equipment in most new models and vehicle connectivity is now a given – so where...
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BUYER’S GUIDE: Finding the Right Car for You
A car is a major purchase, so you need to be sure the car you’re buying is the right one for you. It needs to fit your life today and in the future, which makes picking the perfect vehicle tricky....
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REVIEW: 2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited – Safe, Affordable, and Family-Friendly
The 2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited is a well-rounded family sedan. It scores well on safety tests, has roomy and comfortable rear seats, and is affordable. It’s not perfect, but there are lots of...
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Paper or Digital? How Do You Want Your Owner’s Manual?
Owner’s manuals don’t often see the light of day. They get pulled out when the car is new for a good once-over, but then they sit unused in the glovebox. The move is on to digitize manuals and make...
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Cadillac Cancels CT8 Flagship – Are Big Sedans Dead?
Cadillac was once a brand the masses aspired to own. You bought a big, beautiful Caddy when you made it and wanted the world to know and admire your success. Times change and big sedans are now seen...
View ArticleShareholders At Mercedes-Benz Meeting Fight Over Free Sausages
If you’re well-heeled enough to be invited to the Daimler AG shareholders meeting to cash in on the largest dividend in the company’s history, you can probably afford to buy a sausage, but that didn’t...
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TECH: 2016 Nissan Maxima Raises Bar In Segment
By Tim Esterdahl The all-new 2016 Nissan Maxima has created a stir among auto journalists and consumers with its striking looks, new powertrain and its host of technology features. Here are the...
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DIESELGATE: Volkswagen Sued by Their Own Dealers
The diesel emissions scandal is a huge thorn in Volkswagen’s side. Their customers are angry, government regulators are angry, and now their own dealers are angry enough to sue. (more…)
View ArticleCONTEST: Which Vehicle Would You Choose For $28,000 Or Less?
The average price for a new car has gone beyond the $32,000 mark. What if you’re not a Rockefeller but still need a new car? BestRide is giving away a two-year lease on any vehicle worth $28k or less....
View ArticleTECH: Three Compact Crossovers That Raise the Bar
The affordable crossover segment is host to some interesting new technologies. Here are three to watch. (more…)
View ArticleThe Toyota Setsuna Concept is A Wood-Framed Masterpiece
This month, Toyota — manufacturer of cars most people think of as appliances — will make its debut at Milan Design Week with one of the most attractive, organic concept cars of the decade. The Toyota...
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Clarkson, Hammond, and May Can’t Think of a Name for Their Show
Those who think the new Top Gear will never live up to the old Top Gear are anxiously awaiting the new show from Clarkson, Hammond, and May. The boys are already filming, but they have no idea what to...
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STREETSIDE: Cars and Trucks In a Coastal Town
Northern California’s Half Moon Bay is a cute little town on the Pacific Coast that is host to a variety of neat cars. (more…)
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