Okay, so you’re not ready to commit to an electric or hybrid vehicle, but you are concerned about your carbon footprint and the impact your car has on the environment. You don’t have to drive an alternative-fuel vehicle to enjoy a greener, more socially conscious, automotive existence. A local service department can provide you with some […]
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2016 Chrysler 300: What We Know So Far
The full-size luxury Chrysler 300 has built a solid reputation for high-quality design and top performance. Consumers know that they can count on its comfortable ride, smooth handling and luxury features, which has made it a consistent performer for the automaker. Details have been trickling in about the 2016 lineup for Chrysler, and we’ve been […]
The Chevy SSR – A Curious Conversion
If the El Camino was a car that thought it was a truck, the Chevy SSR was a truck that thought it was a convertible. And it was. More or less. First introduced at the Detroit auto show in 2000, the Chevy SSR, or Super Sport Roadster, received rave reviews and enough positive attention to […]
Car Repair Tips for Women
Women are often the caretakers of the family home and finances, and they are increasingly taking on the responsibility of tending to the family car maintenance and repairs. According to the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, more than 65 percent of auto repair shop customers are women. Yet despite the growing number of women […]
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander: What We Know So Far
The Mitsubishi Outlander has been providing consistent performance in one stylish package since it was first introduced in 2001. Mitsubishi gave the popular mid-size crossover an update last year, and now the Outlander is set to get another design overhaul for next year’s model. The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander was officially unveiled last month at the […]
Factors That Can Increase Your Auto Repair Costs
Most people only consider the cost of buying a car and keeping it filled with gas when they think about the cost of car ownership. Sure, they know that they’ll need maintenance like oil changes and may have to get the occasional repair, but they seem like inconsequential expenses when they are spread out over […]
Fun and Amazing Facts About Tires
Okay, so tires aren’t exactly sweeping the nation as a source of amazement. The only fun they offer is when you’re behind the wheel. And not behind the wheel in a chasing it with a stick on your way to the soda fountain kind of way, but behind the wheel as in the steering […]
The Epic History of the Dodge Viper
The Dodge Viper entered the automotive arena just like any other–as a concept car. Fawned over by the attendees after its much-anticipated unveiling at Detroit’s 1989 North American International Auto Show, the dream became a production reality three years later. Unlike some dreams that come true, this fantasy didn’t disappoint, delighting enthusiasts and dealers, like […]
5 Supercars Worth More Used Than New
It’s no secret that a car starts to depreciate the second you drive it off the lot. It’s like the automotive equivalent of the idea that the second we are born we begin to die. Drive a brand new Lexus lease off the lot and it’s already worth less than it was only moments before. […]
The Kia GT Concept: Everything You Need to Know
A few years ago, Kia introduced a concept for a sporty sedan, a key model that was missing from its lineup. There has been very little chatter about the concept since then — until now, that is. Information was revealed this week that the GT could move from concept to reality at a Kia dealer […]
Why We Love the Chevy Cobalt SS
To innovators, designers and engineers, employment in the automotive industry must prove a finicky mistress of sorts. On some occasions, a particular model will prove enduring in its success, transcending generations in its evolving appeal. On other occasions, however, a particular model might only exist as a proverbial flash-in-the-pan, fading from a lineup as […]
History of the Chevy El Camino: The Car That Thought it was a Truck
Among the first hybrid vehicles in the history of the automotive industry, the Chevrolet El Camino, a combination car-truck, featured the practicality of a pickup truck, while maintaining performance car status. Chevy dealers across the U.S. showcase vintage models like the El Camino in their showrooms, while awaiting a possible new release. Church and Chattel […]
Remembering the Dodge Stealth: the American Car from Japan
It’s no secret that two heads are better than one. History is rife with famous partnerships: Lewis and Clark, Bonnie and Clyde, Sonny and Cher, Simon and Garfunkel, Bert and Ernie…the list goes on and on and the automotive industry is no stranger to strategic partnerships. Take a look at the Dodge Stealth, created by […]
6 Limited Production Supercars You’d be Lucky to Own
Even mainstream Lexus production models stand out from the crowd. If you want luxury, sophisticated style and exceptional performance, you need to look no further than your local Lexus dealership. However, the really special cars never make it to the dealership lot. They are acquired through special order or auction — and you can only […]
Jeep History: How Jeeps Were Made and Used During WWII
Though Jeep has evolved over the years to become sleeker and more stylish, you can still see its roots even in the most luxurious models of Jeeps for sale and around the country. Jeep built its reputation and its customer base on its practicality and performance, and those are the key qualities of even the high-end […]
The 5 Most Expensive Jeeps Ever Sold
Jeep has a reputation for affordability. Although the brand is considered a status symbol in China, most people don’t associate Jeep with luxury. They do associate it with dependability, strength, and superior performance. However, strength and luxury do not have to be mutually exclusive. Many special edition Jeeps have been created that have offered high-end […]
How Your Car Can Last 200,000 Miles or More
When you buy a car, new or used, you hope it will last a very long time. After all, this is a big purchase at a Chevy dealer and you don’t want to learn at some point that you wasted your money. While some makes and models are known to last longer than others, consider this: […]
Which Cars Cost the Least to Maintain?
Cars, though we love them, are actually a less than ideal investment because they depreciate the moment you drive them off the lot. This means as soon you turn that key in the ignition, your new car is worth less than it was before you ever got behind the wheel, a fact that holds true […]
7 Awesome Facts about the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
The Dodge Charger has always been known as a rugged yet stylish muscle car. The new 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat has improved on that image, creating an even more powerful car in one stylish package. Muscle car enthusiasts and Dodge fans alike can get excited about this new special edition in the Charger lineup. […]
History of the Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is one of the most popular compact SUVs of all time. This vehicle sells well in many markets, thanks in large part to its stylish good looks, interior space, above average fuel economy, and wealth of features. Many people are unfamiliar with the fact that the RAV4 has been around for more […]