Month: December 2015
Forecast: 7 Top Auto Trends for 2016
We take a look at what may become the top auto trends for 2016. This year (2015) will go down…
On the Road With a Subaru XV Crosstrek
Just as it enters its fourth year, the Subaru Crosstrek drops its “XV” designation. As for the model at hand,…
Confirmed: Audi Q2 Arrives in 2016
Yet another SUV model line is planned for Audi. At the same time, its best selling Q5 will be replaced…
Calculating Fair Trade-in Values
The deal on the new car has been sealed, but there may be one important matter left undone. And that…
Say Good-Bye to These Models
2015 will signal the end for several models. A few will disappear in 2016 and at least two models are…
Automakers Remain Bullish on Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Mention “hybrid” vehicle to most people and the Toyota Prius comes to mind. That’s expected as the Prius family is…
Minivan Surprise: 2016 Kia Sedona SXL
The minivan segment may be ailing, but the Kia Sedona has breathed fresh life into it. If you’re looking for…
Buick Sets Sales Record Again
For the third consecutive year, Buick sales have set a record. China is the marque’s strongest market, but the brand…
Christmas Holiday Traffic to Hit a Record This Year
Record numbers of people will be taking to the road this holiday season. Get there safely this Christmas by keeping…
MPG Leader Mazda Does it Without Hybrids or EVs
The Mazda brand has once again achieved the top miles per gallon (mpg) rating amongst all manufacturers in the US,…
December Sales Momentum May Mean Record Sales
2015 is on pace to set a new, all-time sales record in the United States. Retail and fleet light-vehicle sales…
Escalade Light: GMC Yukon XL Denali
This week, I learned it was possible to have multiple Cadillac Escalade moments behind the wheel of the GMC Yukon…
Snazzy SUV: 2016 Mazda CX-5
Mazda has had much success with its small utility vehicles, selling the Tribute from 2001 to 2011 and the CX-7…
Driven: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LT 4×4
Now in its third model year, the current generation Chevrolet Silverado continues to ride the crest for pickup trucks, as…
Ford Announces $4.5 Billion Electrification Initiative
The Ford Motor Company is about to embrace electric vehicles in a big way. On Thursday, the automaker announced plans…
Weekly Driver: Second-Generation Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Hyundai rolls out the second iteration of its only hybrid model. For 2016, a plug-in variant is also offered. Unless…
Top Down Fun With the Corvette Stingray Z51
Review anything about the Corvette and you’re bound to offend someone for omitting an important point. Such is the strength…
Vehicle Breakdown Tips and Tricks
From Thanksgiving through Christmas and on through the new year, motorists will be taking to the road to visit family…
Buick Envision: Imported From China
Despite UAW protestations, GM will move forward with introducing the made-in-China Envision SUV, the eighth vehicle in this premium brand’s…
Initial Analysis: 2016 Nissan Titan XD Crew Cab
The full-size pickup truck segment just got interesting. Again. Put the words “Nissan” and “pickup truck” together and invariably the…
Swanky SUV: 2016 Kia Sorento EX AWD
Kia may receive the second mention in the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, but this once very plain Korean brand is…
Its Not Too Late For Winter Tires
Winter has arrived (despite what the calendar says) and the holiday season is in full swing. From Thanksgiving through Christmas…
Trucks, SUVs Pace November Sales
The aluminum-bodied Ford F-150. The US sales numbers for November are still coming in (Mercedes-Benz will report on Wed., due…
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