Month: September 2013
Is the Nissan Altima the Best in its Class?
The Nissan Altima is all-new for 2013, the fifth generation of this popular midsize sedan. A coupe is also available,…
First Drive: 2014 Toyota Corolla
Be forewarned: if you have yet to see the all-new Toyota Corolla you may be in for a surprise. Or…
Fuel Economy Changes for Select 2014 Models
Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) represents the fleet average for automotive manufacturers nationwide. The federal government has mandated that automakers…
Highlights of the Fall 2013 Charlotte AutoFair
The fall edition of the Charlotte Autofair is now over, what its organizers and supporters consider a success. As mentioned…
The Rise of Automotive Safety Features
Automotive collision avoidance systems designed to increase safety, reduce damages, and lower the number of fatalities have successfully accomplished that…
From Serbia With Love: 2014 Fiat 500L
Fiat’s return to the US market in 2011 came by way of its smallest model, the 2012 Fiat 500 hatchback….
The 5 Flavors of the 2014 Toyota Tundra
I bet you never thought of a pickup truck in terms of flavors, am I right? Then again, with each…
Fall 2013 Charlotte AutoFair Opens Today
One of the more unusual automotive enthusiast gatherings is the Charlotte AutoFair, a significant automotive event held twice each year….
Money Saving Strategies for Auto Loan Shopping
If you are shopping for a new car, more than likely you will take out an auto loan. Such loans…
Chrysler 200 Convertible
Provides Much Drama
When Chrysler went bankrupt and began its restructuring in 2009, the automaker essentially ceded the 2010 model year to its…
Off Roading With the 2014 Toyota 4Runner
It was an opportunity too good to pass up. Fly in to Atlanta, get whisked away to a luxuriant resort…
BMW i8 Bedazzles at Frankfurt
It is both an electric vehicle and a super car, what makes the BMW i8 so unique in the emerging…
Revealed: 2015 Chevrolet Suburban
Model names like Corolla, Civic and Beetle seem to have been around forever, but it is the Chevrolet Suburban that…
5 Smart Car Buying Tips for Consumers
Car buying tips for today’s consumers. If you are in the market for a new car, there are several things…
About the 2014 Volkswagen Passat
The current Volkswagen Passat, introduced in 2012, is far different from previous models. Now in its fourth generation, this midsize…
Baby Altima: 2013 Nissan Sentra
The compact vehicle market is competitive, one where every car manufacturer has at least one model present. The Nissan Sentra…
Automotive Branding: Are Sub-brands the Way to Go?
Ask what should seem to be a fairly straightforward question and you would hope for similarly worded answers. That wasn’t…
Drunk Driving Statistics by the (Tragic) Numbers
Receiving and parsing statistical information is important to Auto Trends. That data helps us keep our finger on the pulse…
Automotive Leasing and Lending Continue to Rise
Most consumers finance a new car deal, relying on car leasing or a personal loan to close their purchases. With…
Back to School Driver Safety Tips
By now, most school districts across the country are back in session, which means that some helpful reminders are in…