Tag: new car
Everyday Car Tech That Proves We’re Living in the Future
July 15, 2018. Peter Vey
It seems like only yesterday we were cranking the windows down by hand. With today’s advanced car tech, though, we’re safer and more spoiled than ever.
Making Tracks – Subaru Crosstrek/Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
June 28, 2018. Alan Rider
While crossovers are known for their practical side, the all-new Subaru Crosstrek may be the Swiss army knife of the segment. It doesn’t offer 64 separate implements, but the second generation of this compact SUV is a versatile enough tool for wherever life takes you. On the road, the Crosstrek offers a refined ride and…
American Dreams – Chrysler 300/Buick LaCrosse
June 28, 2018. Alan Rider
What’s in a name? When it comes to the Chrysler 300, about six decades of American motoring history. Not surprisingly, that original 1955 300 was a large automobile, albeit one with an unexpected performance edge. Much the same can be said about the current 10th-generation of this full-size sedan. I drove both the upscale 300C…
Sought-After Sedans – Volkswagen Jetta/Toyota Camry
May 28, 2018. Alan Rider
There are folks for whom the mere suggestion of driving a practical car generates eye rolls. If you’re one of them, the all-new Volkswagen Jetta will quickly wipe away that look of disdain. You see, this new seventh-generation Jetta sedan looks and feels a lot more upmarket than the window sticker’s bottom line would suggest. That…
Around the Horn
April 16, 2018. Roberto Cruz
A new report from Experian shows Americans are borrowing more for vehicle purchases and taking longer to pay back loans. The analysis showed car buyers borrowed an average of $31,099 for new vehicles and $19,589 for used vehicles – both records – in the fourth quarter of 2017. On average, Americans take 69 months to…
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…
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.
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…
Understanding Extended Warranties
October 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz
Nobody wants an unexpected car repair bill dropped in his or her lap. An extended warranty is a safeguard against that headache.