Kia Optima Hybrid: Extended Drive Time
Many miles and smiles with Kia’s Optima Hybrid sedan. Hybrid sales peaked in 2013 and have fallen steadily since. Low…
Highlights of the 2017 WAPA Rally!
Drive time in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay for the WAPA Rally. Once each year, members of the Washington…
Crossing Over With the
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
Revised Feb. 10, 2018, to reflect latest safety rating. Hyundai’s largest SUV in Ultimate form. Hyundai is just a few…
Used Car Shopping Caution: Odometer Fraud
Odometer fraud can cost you dearly. Consumers looking to buy a used car understand the importance of checking it thoroughly,…
Winter Driving School the Michelin and Tire Rack Way
On the campus of the University of Notre Dame. Think “winter driving school” and you might imagine yourself navigating switchbacks…
Hybrid Finesse: 2017 Hyundai Ioniq
Hyundai’s Ioniq line of electrified vehicles is here. The Prius has long been synonymous with “hybrid” ever since Toyota launched…
Crossing Over With the Infiniti QX30
Infiniti takes on the bottom end of the luxury market. America’s insatiable appetite for crossovers hasn’t been lost on manufacturers,…
How to Recover Your Stolen Vehicle
Quick action on your part may help you get your vehicle back. You step outside of your home and immediately…
Lexus Hotness: 2018 LC500!
Lexus’s six-figure sports car. Lexus says it doesn’t offer a sports car, but don’t for the moment believe it. Marketed…
Bantam Conveyance: 2017 Fiat 500
Behind the wheel of Fiat’s tiniest model. City cars are the smallest models you can purchase in North America, typically…
Second-Generation Kia Cadenza Impresses
Large sedan owners should take notice. Mercury Grand Marquis and Ford Crown Victoria owners take note: your replacement vehicle is…
Used Cars: Where the Bargains Are
Bargains on used cars are available if you know where to look. The average price of a new car is…
All-New Kia Rio Delivers Value and Amenities
Fourth-generation Kia Rio rolls out. Demand for small cars is down, but don’t tell that to Kia Motors. The Korean…
Compact Delight: 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT
Hyundai breathes fresh life into its little sport hatchback. —Updated Dec. 10, 2017, to reflect this model’s safety score.— Automakers…
5 Fuel Savings Tips for Savvy Drivers
Saving money at the pump. High fuel prices can drain your wallet, making it difficult for you to make ends…
On the Road With the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
Updated on Oct. 26, 2017, to reflect this model’s IIHS safety rating. Quality time with the all-new Volkswagen Tiguan. Those…
Is the 2018 Volvo V90 the World’s Most Glamorous Wagon?
After a 20-year hiatus, the Volvo V90 returns. Station wagons dominated the American scene from the 1950s to 1970s, serving…
Maximum Fun With a Mini Countryman
The Mini Countryman offers an interesting twist on the small SUV frame. Think “Mini” and words such as tiny, small,…
Stylish Mazda CX-5 All New for 2017
Mazda packs in a little zoom-zoom for some fun-fun. Compact SUVs dominate the market with some models jockeying for best-seller…
How to Maximize the Resale Value for Your Used Car
Used car marketing and how to get more for your vehicle. You own a car and want to sell it,…
One Week With the 2017 Jeep New Compass
Jeep strengthens the model line with an all-new compact SUV. Updated October 17, 2017, to include IIHS rating. The fast-growing…
Highlights of the 2018 Volvo Product Reveal
Updated Sept. 5, 2017, to reflect specification changes. Rejuvenated Volvo gains marketshare. Volvo Cars continue to transition away from old…
Land Rover Discovery Redux, HSE Luxury Style
A Land Rover Discovery with a supercharged gas engine. The hits keep coming. Or at least the weekly model or…
Greenlighted: Volkswagen I.D. Buzz Concept Microbus
VW’s beloved bus is coming back. One of the most iconic vans in automotive history is the Volkswagen Bus or…
8 Steps to Buying a Used Car
How to drive a deal on your next used car. Buying a used car has its advantages as the steepest…
Behind the Wheel: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
Made-in-Tennessee SUV offers a longer bumper-to-bumper warranty. An atlas may describe a collection of maps, but in Greek mythology, he…
Charleston Charmed: 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT
Hyundai rhymes with Sunday. —Updated Dec. 10, 2017, to reflect this model’s safety score.— Most car designs are getting slammed…
First Drive: 2018 Hyundai Sonata
Behind the wheel of Hyundai’s updated Sonata midsize sedan. Updated Jan. 11, 2018, to reflect latest crash testing score. Demand…
7 Signs of Transmission Troubles
Transmission replacement can damage your budget. Car trouble can cost you dearly, especially if you ignore problems or put off…
Some Like it Hot: 2017 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400
Red Sport hotness in Iridium Blue guise. How do you like your Infiniti? Well, if you’re in the market for…
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