As much as we might love our cars, no one likes shelling out money for expensive repairs and automotive maintenance. Of course, it doesn’t take long for even routine service costs to add up. And while some repair fees might be unavoidable, there are some habits that you can hone to help you cut down […]
The Chevy Nova was a compact competitor in the legendary American pony wars. While the 1960s and 1970s witnessed a fight between American automotive manufacturers to produce the fastest and most powerful muscle cars, the Chevy Nova was just right when it came to size, speed, and affordability. But it didn’t start out as the Chevy […]
When you’re shopping for a new car, you have to start by choosing what kind of car you want to shop for. By kind of car, I don’t mean the make and model. You first need to decide whether it makes more sense for you to purchase a new or a used car. Even within that decision, […]
Now that summer is upon us and the school year is wrapping up, lots of folks will be planning road trip adventures and embarking on long-distance drives that will test their cars, especially their tires. Summer months can be tough on tires because the heat causes the air inside the tires to expand, and that expansion, if […]
One of the literary greats, and a personal favorite of mine, T.S. Eliot once said, “Sometimes things become possible if we want them bad enough.” Sometimes certain conditions, like automotive creativity and innovation, make those things even more possible, or maybe it’s just that certain conditions, like the weather, makes us want certain things more […]
Maintaining a good credit score may be one of the most important things you can do to maintain your quality of life. However, bad things can happen even to good people who are trying their hardest. People fall on hard times after losing a job unexpectedly or falling ill. Some bills go unpaid, and credit […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
