The automotive industry is fueled by competition, with innovation the intended result. Perhaps the most competitive segment right now, one that requires ultimate innovation and outside-the-box type of thinking is the hybrid and alternatively-fueled vehicle segment. And it seems every automaker wants a piece of the action. Take the latest green-hued automotive new from Hyundai… […]
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Inside Look: The 2016 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid
Let’s face it, being environmentally conscientious is more than just trendy these days. Caring about the condition of the earth and how we leave it for our children is something that hits home to us all. There’s a level of social responsibility that really does matter. For everyone on board, going green has to […]
Chevy’s Aluminum Ambitions
In a classic spin on “Follow the Leader,” we have received word that one leader in the automotive world is following closely on the aluminum heels of another. Chevy is right behind Ford in its plans to rebuild its lineup, specifically the Chevrolet Silverado, out of aluminum materials. This, after Ford successfully risked re-crafting its […]
The Mirai: Toyota’s Hydrogen Fueled Vehicle
Meaning “future” in Japanese, the Mirai is Toyota’s first hydrogen vehicle. After 20 years of working on and improving upon the this project, Toyota has finally completed it and will be ready to release the Mirai by October of this year. Currently only eight Toyota dealers will be hosting the sales of the Mirai; four […]
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 […]
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 […]