Month: June 2016
GM Seeks to Breath New Life Into the Cadillac ATS
Cadillac’s BMW beater has fizzled. Nearly four years have come and gone and the Cadillac ATS has failed to meet…
Lincoln Brand Expands its Concierge Services
Pickup and delivery service goes brand-wide for 2017. The Ford Motor Company’s Lincoln brand is exploring new ways to win…
Low-Income Drivers Penalized by Auto Insurers
Americans resoundingly reject non-driving characteristics in determining auto insurance rates. If you’re a low-income American, chances are you’re paying plenty…
Sport Luxury SUV: Infiniti QX50
Muscular, luxury SUV brings performance to the compact range. When was the last time you found a crossover utility vehicle…
Summer Daze: Tips for Keeping Your Car Running During Hot Weather
Temperature extremes can wreak havoc on your car, increasing the likelihood of a problem leading to a breakdown. Indeed, sub-zero…
Performance + Efficiency = 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
A modest price premium makes hybrid ownership a solid value proposition. The Toyota RAV4 is a popular compact SUV in…
How to Get Rid of a Pricey Car Loan Without Ruining Your Credit
What to do with that expensive car note. When you purchased the car you thought you could afford the monthly…
Jeep Patriot, Compass Gain a Temporary Reprieve
Two compact Jeeps will be replaced by one new model in 2017. The Jeep brand’s two smallest models slotted above…
Ford Explorer Platinum Offers Lincoln Touches
Ford’s three-row midsize crossover delivers off-road capabilities. Ford’s strength in utility vehicles is evident as nearly every model it offers…
2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Makes 48 MPG
Among midsize sedans, the Accord Hybrid is the most efficient of all models. The Honda Accord Hybrid is back and…
Lincoln MKX: Masseuse on the Go
Four utility vehicles drive the Lincoln brand, including the all-new MKX. napa-roadside-assistance-kit If the standout feature for an SUV is…
Cue the Music: Cadillac Escalade is Tops in New Vehicle Satisfaction
AutoPacific announces the results of its latest vehicle satisfaction award. Purchase a new car and vehicle satisfaction should come with…
US Bound: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G550 4×4²
Beastly M-B G550 set for US introduction early next year. There are only a few rugged SUVs left on the…
Ford Fusion V6 Sport Targets German Luxury Buyers
Most powerful V-6 engine in the midsize segment. The “Lincoln Motor Company” may be Ford’s premium brand, but when it…
New Arrival: Fiat 124 Spider
All-new roadster adds pizzazz to the Fiat brand. Fiat’s reintroduction to the US market has been met with a tepid…
Buick Envision Debuts With No Fanfare
The made-in-China Envision is now on sale in North America. The Buick Envision has arrived, the third crossover in this…
2017 Nissan GT-R Premium: $109,990
Godzilla Premium is the first of four trim levels. The refreshed Nissan GT-R is on its way. The latest model…
Driven: 2016 Lexus ES 300h
Pillow-soft comfort meets hybrid efficiency. Hybrid electric vehicles are a tough sell. But especially so when gasoline prices are low….
May Sales Tumble, But the End is Not Near
Sales setback is temporary with some surprises thrown in. US auto sales fell by 6.1 percent last month, but the…
New Arrival: 2017 Jaguar F-PACE
Jaguar’s five-model product line now includes its first-ever SUV. Two new Jaguar vehicles are rolling into showrooms across the country,…