Department: Your Roads
Behind the Wheel of a 2018 Kia Rio EX
February 14, 2018. John Paul
The all-new Kia Rio comes in both a four-door sedan and hatchback. There are three trim levels, the LX, EX and S. All models are powered by the same 130-horsepower, four-cylinder engine. Manual and automatic transmissions are available in all trims. I drove the EX hatchback version with an automatic transmission. These days, with minivans…
New AAA Senior Driving Study Coming Down the Pike
February 14, 2018. Roberto Cruz
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety will soon release new information on the driving habits of older drivers. The research is the second phase of the foundation’s groundbreaking senior driver study, the Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers project, or LongROAD for short. The multiyear project, which began in 2015, has resulted in the largest and…
Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott on Their ’83 Chrysler E-Class
February 14, 2018. Roberto Cruz
HGTV’s Property Brothers share memories of their first car.
What It’s Like to Drive the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander
January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz
Our honest review of the compact sport-utility vehicle is worth a read if you’re shopping for a new car.
Ana Gasteyer’s Datsun B210
January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz
“Saturday Night Live” alumna Ana Gasteyer has appeared in hit films and television shows such as “Mean Girls,” “People of Earth” and “Suburgatory.” She is also an accomplished singer and jazz musician who has performed in several Broadway plays. You can see her on season 2 of the Netflix series “Lady Dynamite,” which is available…
Exploring the Impact of Impaired Driving
January 15, 2018. AAA Staff
As New Jersey prepares for a future with legalized recreational marijuana, AAA is exploring the impact it will have on our roadways, taking a proactive approach to marijuana-impaired driving and keeping all drivers safe. To that end, AAA recently hosted an Impaired Driving Summit to tackle the issue of drug-impaired driving on New Jersey’s roads….
Behind the Wheel of the Mercedes-Benz E400
January 15, 2018. John Paul
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 coupe is one of only a few luxury coupes today. A coupe, by definition, has just two doors and because of that can be a bit of a compromise. The E400 Coupe is built from the slightly larger Mercedes-Benz E four-door platform, retaining the same characteristics – although in this case it seats just…
8 Fixes for Your Car As Winter Winds Down
January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz
While you’re snuggling with your dog under blankets on the couch, your car is outside freezing its bumpers off. Cold temperatures, snow and ice – plus all the chemicals used to treat slippery roads –hammer your car all winter. It’s up to you to help it bounce back. Here are eight things to fix on…
ADA: Driving Under the Influence Like ‘Vehicular Roulette’
January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz
When Martin Heidgen of Valley Stream, N.Y., drove drunk on July 2, 2005, he crashed his Chevrolet pickup into a limousine at highway speeds, killing 59-year-old Stan Rabinowitz and 7-year-old Katie Flynn. “When you drive under the influence, you are playing vehicular roulette,” said Maureen McCormick, chief of vehicular crimes at the Nassau County District…
What Difference Does a Drivetrain Make?
January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz
Four-wheel drive. All-wheel drive. What does it all mean? Is either one worth the money? Here’s a brief explanation of what each type of drivetrain can do with a good set of tires. Front-Wheel Drive Most sedans have front-wheel drive because it’s cheaper to design and build. In this system, engine power is transferred to…