2014 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan Overview

The 2014 CTS-V Sedan brings drama to the road with dynamically cut angles and beautiful exterior lines. Dual-Outlet Exhaust reminds everyone that sees the sedan of the power laying just under the hood, while the stop lamp functions as more than a warning—it also acts as a spoiler to reduce lift on the rear axle…

2016 Volkswagen Passat Overview

Despite some rough press surrounding Volkswagen, its popular Passat has returned with a vengeance for the 2016 model year. With some important updates and the same traditional style it’s known for, the 2016 Volkswagen Passat is prepared to make a comeback. Won’t Let You Down: Which cars did JD Power name the most dependable? [wptab name=”What’s New”]…

2013 Toyota Venza Overview

2013 Toyota Venza overview The 2013 Toyota Venza crossover wagon receives additional standard features for the model year, including blind spot mirrors in the base LE trim, driver memory functions in the mid-class XLE, and LED daytime running lights in the tricked-out Limited trim. Furthermore, the 2013 Venza gets a standard touchscreen interface across all…

Honda Wins One Show Advertising Award for Stop-Motion Commercial “Paper”

Anyone who follows the world of automotive advertising knows two things: 1. Chevy’s “Real People, Not Actors” commercials are a damned dirty lie, and 2. Honda has the best ads in the business. Recent ads for the Civic, like the urban-themed “Jackets” and the computer-animated “The Dreamer,” fall into the good-but-not-great category. At the next tier,…

How to Choose a First Car for your Teen

How do you decide which car is best for your new driver? Ask any teenage close to the legal driving age how many days they have until they can finally drive themselves to school, and they can tell you the exact number down to the hour. While students are excited to get their first car,…

2017 Hyundai Sonata Overview

The 2017 Hyundai Sonata is a front wheel-drive sedan that can hold up to five people in its spacious cabin. Due to its affordable price tag, the Hyundai Sonata is one of the most popular options in the mid-size sedan segment and it also provides a long list of standard features that make this car…

9 Hyundai Models Win 2020 IIHS Safety Awards

The Hyundai Nexo was named an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for 2020 Photo: Hyundai Based on awards handed out by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2020 Hyundai lineup is tied for the nation’s safest. Nine Hyundai models have been named Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick, a number equaled by only one…

Toyota Avalon Awarded Five-Star Safety Rating from NHTSA

Since its Chicago debut last week, the 2016 Avalon has been the talk of the automotive industry. The heavily refreshed model continues Toyota’s aim to make style a higher priority in its models, while still offering its customers the reliability and affordability they have come to expect. But before the 2016 Avalon hits dealerships, it’s…

2015 Nissan Titan Overview

Truck buyers often go with pickups from American companies, often because people claim that American-built trucks are superior. The Titan, however, offers comparable power, efficiency, and convenience that its American competitors boast, and at least deserves consideration in all pickup purchasing decisions. [wptab name=”Exterior”] 2015 Nissan Titan Exterior The 2015 Nissan Titan offers only two configurations:…

2015 Nissan Sentra Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick

Those in the market for a small sedan can rest assured that the 2015 Nissan Sentra will protect them in the event of an accident after the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named it a Top Safety Pick. The Sentra offers Nissan’s Advanced Air Bag System as standard with dual-stage front airbags, front seat-mounted airbags,…

2015 F-150 Earns Five Stars from NHTSA

2015 Ford F-150 The 2015 Ford F-150—in each of its SuperCrew, SuperCab, and Regular Cab iterations—earned the five-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), passing the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) with flying colors and, in the process, allaying the fears of those still on the fence about the strength…