2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Earns Spot on US News’ List of Most Reliable Luxury Cars
When you invest in a luxury car, you’re expecting a lot — powerful performance, outstanding style, a comfortable cabin, and advanced technology features. And, of course, you want your luxury car to go the distance. According to U.S. News & World Report, if you’re looking for reliability, you need to consider the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS, […]
The Many Voices of Honda’s Mr. Opportunity
If you had cable television between 2004 and 2011, you’re probably familiar with the animated Honda spokesman Mr. Opportunity. But who voiced him?
Five Kia Models Make US News’ List of Best Choices for a New First Car
Five 2018 Kia models, the Soul, Niro, Sportage, Forte, and Rio, have made U.S. News & World Report’s list of 28 Best Choices for a New First Car. The editors evaluated vehicles based on cost of ownership, base price, the pub’s overall score, and the predictability rating determined by J.D. Power. Learn More: About the […]
Nissan Puts Price Tag on 2019 Frontier
Nissan’s mid-size pickup, the Frontier, is staying true to its reputation as “America’s most affordable pickup.” Even with upgrades such as a standard 7.0-inch color audio display touch screen for the SV and S trim models, the 2019 model will feature the same starting MSRP as its 2018 predecessor — $18,990. The 2019 Frontier also […]
August Sales Increase for Honda Thanks to Refreshed 2019 Pilot
August proved to be a successful month for Honda in America, with overall sales up 1.3 percent thanks to the newly refreshed 2019 Honda Pilot.
2019 Honda Fit Named ‘Best New Car for Teens Under $20,000’
Are you under 20 and looking for a new car under 20 grand? According to U.S. News & World Report, the 2019 Honda Fit is the car for you. It earned the publication’s “Best New Car for Teens Under $20,000” award, and we’re inclined to agree with that assessment. Earlier this year, the Honda Fit […]
Compared to 2017 July, Three Kia Models Earn Double-Digit Gains in 2018
What a difference a year can make, and for Kia it means impressive numbers. From last July to 2018 July, three models — the Rio, Optima, and Sorento — have earned double-digit gains in sales. Check Out: 2018 Kia Optima “Rio and Sorento were up by double-digits year-over-year for the second consecutive month and Optima made a […]
The Rock Surprises His Stunt Double With a New Ford F-150
As it turns out, the biggest muscle on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is not his biceps, triceps, lats, traps, quads, delts, pecs, calves. It’s his heart. But all those other muscles are huge as well, obviously. This massive, massive mountain of a man shared a video with his millions … and millions of Instagram followers […]
2019 Kia Sorento Climbs to New Heights in Recent Marketing Campaign
The 2019 Kia Sorento is defying gravity in its new marketing campaign. The refreshed SUV shows off its capability and available all-wheel drive system as it traverses over real and digital mountains in the series of 15- and 30-second spots entitled, “Conquer Your Mountain,” “Ready to be Conquered,” and “Moab Conquest.” Learn More: Guide to […]
Leadfoot Ladies: Early Electric Cars Nearly Beat Gas Cars by Being ‘Women’s Cars’
Electric vehicles have an interesting quirk in their history. When cars were first beginning to gain in popularity, EVs were a tough competitor due to their association with women. They were first invented in the early 1830s, and by the turn of the century, it was vying for control of the market with steam-powered vehicles […]
Classic Nameplate, New Design: Here’s Your First Look at the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer Crossover
Chevrolet has finally unveiled the 2019 Blazer, reviving the classic SUV nameplate for a strikingly designed new crossover that will slot between the Equinox and the Traverse. “The Blazer has attitude,” said John Cafaro, executive director of Global Chevrolet Design. “It looks commanding on the road, while fulfilling the promise of versatility at the heart […]
US News & World Report Includes Kia Rio on Most Improved List for 2018
The 2018 Kia Rio is definitely worth a second look, according to the experts at U.S. News & World Report, who just named the stylish ride to its list of the “7 Most Improved Cars of 2018.” Learn More: Three must-use tire maintenance tips “Our new car rankings are based on the consensus of America’s […]
Lessons From Tesla Autopilot Crashes Reveal Weaknesses for Whole Industry
Self-driving vehicle technology has come under some heavy scrutiny following the fatal self-driving Uber crash, but it had already been held in suspicion thanks to some Tesla crashes where the car, with self-driving mode engaged, ran into stationary objects like traffic barriers. However, as more details emerge on the crash, the primary lessons for the […]
May Automotive Sales Projected to Rise Up to 3%
Analysts are predicting that a total of 1.56 million vehicles will be sold across the country in May, thanks in part to an extra selling day
May is traditionally one of the best months for new car sales, what with the start of summer and Memorial Day incentives. Even in the face of rising gas prices, automotive analysts are predicting a year-over-year sales increase for May vehicle sales. That sales increase could be as much as 3%, with a projected total […]
2018 Chevy Silverado Scars Parallel Jane Austen Fight Club Protagonists’ Scars
Despite its brief, 30-second time frame, the latest 2018 Chevy Silverado commercial highlights the legacy of resilience of the model. Whereas many new truck commercials depict a flawless exterior shell as the vehicle fords flooded roads, dominates off-road paths, and plows through muddy roads with ease, this commercial is a refreshing exception. Pushing the Limits: […]
Latest Buick Commercial Highlights the Enclave’s Family-Friendly Amenities
The latest Buick commercial about the Enclave comes just in time for your family vacation this summer. The clip gives the viewer an inside look of the seven-passenger interior of an Enclave, as a five-person family embarks on a road trip. The earth toned brown leather seating symbolizes the grounded nature of this stable SUV […]