Author: Matthew Keegan
Fiat Chrysler Considering New Models for Ram Brand
At least two new models are under consideration. Take a quick look at the Ram brand and you’ll see four…
New 2017 Ford Super Duty Lifts the Bar
Payload, towing, and engine performance levels take a hike. The Ford Super Duty is the heavy duty version of the…
TriPrius: 2016 Toyota Prius
This week, one of my fleet vehicles is none other than a 2016 Toyota Prius Four. Unlike the other vehicles…
TransUnion: Longer Term Auto Loans Increase Odds of Default
Consumer credit reporting agency sees increased risk of default on some loans. Easy credit has hurt consumers before and the…
Excellent Value Proposition: 2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport
A pleasantly appointed family car can be had for about $25K. US car sales broke an all-time record in 2015…

Ford: All-New 3.5-Liter, V-6 Engine Offers Significant Power Boost
Best-in-class performance from Ford’s largest EcoBoost engine. The Ford Motor Company continues to provide reasons for customers to consider its…
Drop Top Fun: 2016 Mini Cooper S Convertible
Drop the top in this handsome little British people mover. The Mini Cooper now includes a convertible, available in standard,…
2017 Subaru BRZ: Charting the Changes
Subaru’s sport coupe receives design enhancements inside and out. Introduced in 2013, the Subaru BRZ brings rear-wheel drive excitement to…
Refreshed 2017 Nissan Pathfinder Takes a Bow
Nissan’s seven-seat, midsize utility vehicle receives a significant overhaul. Nissan’s three-row Pathfinder crossover utility vehicle was fully redesigned in 2013,…
US Auto Trends: First Half 2016
Is the US automotive market at its peak? The dust has settled following June’s US auto sales manufacturer reports, giving…
Are Pull-Ahead Lease Offers a Good Deal?
Getting out of a lease early the no-cost way. 2016 Toyota Tacoma The call came out of the blue: “Mr….
Substantial Luxe: 2016 Cadillac Escalade Platinum 4×4
Less bling, more substance for the grandest of all Cadillacs. The Cadillac Escalade is as large as the notoriety that…
Baseball, Apple Pie, and the Toyota Camry?
Two surveys show very different American-made vehicle winners. The US automakers have traditionally held up the red, white, and blue…
Grim Stop Driving Warning for Select Honda Owners
Approximately 8.9 million total air bags have been repaired. Millions of defective air bags have been repaired as part of…
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…
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