Sport-utility vehicles are the automotive world’s jacks-of-all-trades, combining a light duty truck’s work capability with family-friendly interiors and in some cases, four-wheel drive. The product strategy for SUVs is similar to that of light duty trucks: offer the customer a wide variety of powertrain options so he...
The original station wagon design was for utility vehicles to transport people and their luggage to the train station. The body style was a variation on the standard sedan design, adding a shared passenger cargo space accessed by a rear door, or tailgate. Station wagons typically share their platform and drivetrain...
Everyone knows that sports cars are a class above everything else in the summer. Nothing beats having the roof down on your high horsepower convertible on a warm summer day. Unfortunately, we can’t have summer without winter, and winter is not a fun time for high horsepower cars. Traction issues are considerable, as...
While you’re busy preparing for another holiday season, don’t let car care take a back seat. Neglected auto care almost always means much higher costs down the road in the form of more extensive repairs or lost resale value. The non-profit Car Care Council recommends that you be car care aware to ensure your car...
What’s the scariest road you’ve ever driven down? There are a handful of hair raising roads around the world that strike fear into even the bravest of men. This list will either spur you on to take a great leap into the unknown, a new life of adventure, or make you feel extremely grateful about the school run. Without...
The Aston Martin has become a staple of modern supercars, and is renowned as the stereotyped British sportscar. Made famous by its racing heritage and the irrefutable James Bond, the brand has gone from strength to strength in recent times. We have taken a look at some of the more obscure facts that may have eluded...
Summer is out and now it’s time to start thinking about that all important winter road trip. Whether it may be for a family Thanksgiving road trip or a romantic Xmas adventure, forget hibernating, winter is the perfect time to get out on the road, into the great outdoors and see the best the USA has to offer. Why not...
When you ask for family car recommendations from your average car buying public, the typical recommendations are usually crossovers and SUVs since they are deemed a lot cooler and their not the family vehicle our parents had. The 60s brought the era of big station wagons, the 70s for full-size vans, the 80s for...
Watch for this seal when purchasing a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle, you may thank us later. This seal signifies that the dealer is a member of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) and certifies that the vehicle has passed an extensive 125-point inspection. The best part is that every...
Ready for an epic road trip? Get your favorite tunes, fill up your tank, and embark on the ride of you life. compiled here are the best driving roads the US of A has to offer, guaranteed to leave you breathless. Get ready to burn some rubber.
The Swedish engineers at Saab excelled in ignoring conventions and thinking outside of the box. It was the 900 that made Saab a household name and earned the brand its reputation for being unconventional. With smart – yet quirky – features, unique styling, and increasing rarity, the Saab 900 is shaping up to be a...
The internet has opened up a whole new gateway of buying options and investment opportunities in importing classic cars. If you can hunt down a killer deal outside the USA and do the work required to bring it into the country, you can enjoy the privilege of owning an extraordinarily uncommon vehicle, or flip it on...
The term “modern classic” is as subjective as it gets in the world of car collecting. Most people can agree that somewhat rare sports cars – such as the Honda S2000, a newer Shelby or Cobra Mustang, a Toyota Supra, or a Z06 Vette – definitely qualify as “modern classics.” Furthermore, there’s agreement...
It’s always a good idea to do a simple inspection a few times throughout the year to keep your car running faithfully and to avoid potentially costly repair bills. Here are 10 basic maintenance procedures to make sure your vehicle(s) are running at peak performance for the summer driving season and beyond. Click image...
Hard to believe spring is just around the corner, even though old man winter refuses to loosen his grip in some parts of the country. To avoid getting stuck on the side of the road in good or bad weather, our friends at Car Care Council recommend a few easy tips to keep you happily motoring along.This will help you...
The Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas each November is a horsepower freak’s paradise. I’m told that a person who covers the show from end to end will walk 26 miles: a marathon of superchargers, manifolds, wheels, exhaust systems, nitrous kits, ignition boxes and other tools of the tuning...
Your car doesn’t want flowers, balloons or candy this Valentine’s Day – it just wants a little love in the form of an oil change, tune-up and basic service. A little extra care now can lead to happily ever after with your car for many years to come, says the Car Care Council. “If you want to add more years to the...
The new Stingray has barely had enough time to wear out its first set of tires, but auto enthusiasts have already learned of a few too many wrecks involving one. So, what if the damage isn’t all that bad? Would buying one of these cars save you any money? One recent sale of a Stingray with damage allows those...
So you’ve always wanted to buy a “sports car” and you’ve finally decided to go for it, but you don’t even know where to start? Buying a sports car can be overwhelming for many reasons. Many buyers can’t decide and end up buying on impulse after they are won over by a good salesman. It’s important to know exactly what...
By James McDonnel When buying a used Mini it is important to know what you are getting. Is it a Classic Mini or a used ‘new’ MINI? In this article we offer a guide to buying a second hand Mini. The Classic Mini The original Mini was designed by Sir Alex Issigonis (1906-1988) way back in 1959. It was revolutionary at...
Challenged with stricter emissions regulations and higher CAFE fuel economy standards, Volkswagen engineers have been working hard to update their small displacement engines knowing the tried-and-true gasoline engine still has some potential left in it.
