Kia sells its vehicles on the motto, “The Power to Surprise.” The question begged by the new Kia Optima Hybrid is whether that surprise is good or bad. Since it launched in 2011, the Kia Optima Hybrid remains Kia’s only entry in the hybrid segment, and it looks almost exactly the same as it did when it […]
Month: September 2015
Iconic Moments in Dodge’s History
Dodge started producing vehicles more than 100 years ago, and the brand seems to be operating better than ever. It hasn’t always been this way for the company, indicated by some of the company’s more iconic moments. As we celebrate Dodge’s birthday, we decided to look back at some of the most important moments in […]
Silvia’s Search for the Sweetest Sport Sedan
With everyone busy back to school shopping, I think it’s time to do a little browsing myself. I’ve got my sights set on finding the sweetest sport sedan on the market, and have narrowed my contenders down to five, each one from a seriously competitive automaker, including: Audi, Acura, BMW, Lexus, and Nissan. Since I […]
Ford SUVs: A Family Affair
If you’re thinking about getting an SUV and you’re finding it to be a bit overwhelming, you’re not alone. With SUV’s and crossovers dominating the market, narrowing down the choices can be difficult with a couple cars let alone more than you can count. How are you supposed to know which is best for you, […]
First Reactions to 2016 Chevy Volt
We’ve been waiting for the 2016 Chevy Volt for sometime now. Marketed as one of the first “affordable” and “practical” electric cars, car enthusiasts were hoping for improved range and a more reasonable price (among a variety of other requests). Meanwhile, the brand was hoping to build off the disappointing sales from the 2010 model. […]
The 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser
Honest confession: I love traveling and off-roading as much as the next person, but I’m the type of adventurer who also craves luxury. Put it this way, my idea of camping is probably not in line with the strictest definition of the term. Compared to others, I doubt that I really know what “roughing it” actually entails. […]
The Responsibility of Car Ownership
Owning a car is a big responsibility. Whether you received your first car at sixteen, or worked long hours well into adulthood, in order to make that first big purchase – you quickly realized that a vehicle is a big financial responsibility. Like anything else, cars need to be well taken care of in […]
The Top-Three Maserati Commercials
Maserati has always been renowned and very popular, but there’s no denying that very few drivers can actually afford the brand’s vehicles. So it was somewhat curious when the company began producing national commercials, including one noteworthy ad during a Super Bowl. Why would the company want to advertise to a general audience instead of […]