Month: May 2016
Oft-Dismissed Minivans Propel Fiat Chrysler Sales
FCA’s sales streak should continue with minivans providing an unlikely contribution. Car manufacturers track sales carefully, using monthly statistics to…
The Full-Bodied 2016 Toyota Tundra Pickup Truck
Behind the wheel of Toyota’s largest pickup truck. How do you like your pickup truck — small, medium or large?…
IHS: Utility Vehicle Owners Drive Up Loyalty Rates
IHS Automotive analyzes 32 vehicle segments for auto trends loyalty. Subcompact CUV: Honda HR-V. Keeping vehicle owners in the fold…
Personal Finance Disaster: Car Title Loans
How to lose your transportation the auto title loan way. You own your car outright and have possession of the…
Rolled Aluminum Producer Novelis Expands NY Plant
Ford Super Duty benefits from Novelis aluminum. “Vehicle lightweighting” is one of those industry buzzwords that doesn’t easily roll off…
Valvoline at 150: America’s Oldest Branded Motor Oil
The world’s oldest engine oil brand reaches an important milestone. One year after the final battle of the American Civil…
The Hits Keep Coming for Volvo
With fresh product in and more on the way, Volvo is enjoying record sales on a global scale. It wasn’t…
LA Auto Show Now Includes AutoMobility LA
New Technology Pavilion launches this year. The 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show adds a new component, AutoMobility LA, a four-day…
New Twin Turbo Engines Power 2017 BMW 2-Series
BMW supplies the 2-Series with a pair of more powerful, yet efficient engines. For 2017, BMW is providing its entry-level…
The 2017 GMC Acadia by the Numbers
The second-generation GMC Acadia is 700 pounds trimmer than its predecessor. Ten years is a long time for a vehicle…
Fuji Heavy Industries Rebrands as Subaru Corp.
Little known Fuji Heavy Industries to assume subsidiary’s well-known name. Subaru WRX. In 1953, Fuji Heavy Industries (Fuji) was formed,…
Cadillac House Serves Coffee, Not Cars
Grabbing a cup of joe in a setting featuring art and fashion collections is not a new concept to New…
Key Facts Surrounding the Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance
Will Nissan help Mitsubishi bring a new face to the US market? If you were one of those people concerned…
Stabilizing Fuel Prices: Good News in Advance of Summer
Motorists can expect lower fuel costs this summer driving season. Drivers should face less costly fill ups at gas pumps…
The 2017 Honda Ridgeline by the Numbers
Following a two-year hiatus, the Honda Ridgeline crossover pickup truck returns. Beginning in 2006, Honda sought to turn pickup truck…
No New Buick Verano for US Market
Buick’s entry-level model is on its way out. An all-new Buick Verano is currently being marketed in China, but plans…
On the Horizon: A Front-Wheel Drive Chrysler 300?
What could this mean for the Dodge Charger and Challenger? The next-generation Chrysler 300 may switch to a FWD platform….
Chrysler, Google Project: Start of Something Big?
If Fiat Chrysler is looking for a partner, it may do well to look outside of the auto industry. If…
A Buyer’s Market for New Cars
How to buy a vehicle in any market. New car sales remain strong, but one thing we are seeing more…
The 2017 Jaguar XE by the Numbers
The Jaguar XE is the latest model in this big cat’s repertoire. Not since Jaguar retired the X-TYPE in 2009…
Book Review — Fiat 500: The Design Book
The Fiat 500 is one of the most easily recognized vehicles on the road. It is petite, stylish, and colorful,…
Hail Damage Cars: Are They Worth It?
Yet another round of hail storms have left dealers with damaged vehicles to repair or sell ‘as is.’ See Also…
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