The Mazda motor company has a unique history. Many different Mazda dealerships are located around the country, but the company is closely tied to Dearborn, Michigan because it was, at one time, owned in part (33%) by the Ford Motor Company. Mazda’s name is derived from a West Asian civilization’s god, Ahura Mazda. Ahura Mazda […]
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Put Some Clarity in Your Drive
When the crowds at the New York Auto Show hovered around the Honda display where the automaker launched its environmentally friendly Clarity plug-in hybrid vehicle in April, the excitement was palpable. The Clarity is Honda’s model name for the line of its most environmentally friendly vehicles. The Clarity, which will arrive at Honda dealers nationwide […]
Get a Sneak Peek at the New 2017 Honda Civic Type R
Get ready, Honda fans! Soon the 2017 Honda Civic Type R will arrive on the shores of the U.S. This is one of the most highly-anticipated automobile reveals in generations. Honda engineers have worked feverishly to deliver on the promise of a fast, stylish, powerful, unique vehicle that hasn’t been seen before. Let’s give you […]
What is the Toyota C-HR?
Have you heard of the new sports utility vehicle from Toyota? The new 2018 Toyota C-HR is the newest addition of crossover SUVs to the already saturated auto market. C-HR stands for “Coupe High-Rider,” which is odd considering it is a four door vehicle. The C-HR is considered a “subcompact crossover SUV” or “mini SUV” […]
Find Your Way This Summer, Courtesy of the 2017 Compass
At long last, summer is upon us! Although we have seriously sucky winters to content with here in New England, our summers absolutely do kick ass. But, there’s only so much ass you can kick if you’re without wheels, or driving on wheels that might just give out before you reach the beach. Affordability and […]
Affordable Ambitions from Your Summer Ride
With spring here, summer days and road trips are right around the corner. After this long winter, warmer days are surely welcome and provide the perfect opportunity to get out and explore this great land of ours. No matter where you live – up in the mountains, or down by the sea, you can go […]
Toyota to Build $10M Visitor Center in Mississippi. Really.
Toyota is celebrating a somewhat important milestone this month. As of April 2017, the car maker has been producing vehicles here in the United States at their Toyota Mississippi plant for ten years. Yay! Blow up the balloons and call the clown! Order the cake and high-five the hard working Americans who have made this […]
Segment Best Towing in Nissan’s New Armada
If you’re one of those travelers who can’t seem to go anywhere without toting along everything – including the kitchen sink – you’ll want to take a look at the 2017 Nissan Armada, the brand’s first full-size SUV. Boasting a segment-best towing capacity of 8,500 pounds, no matter where you intend to go, or what […]
2018 Jeep Wrangler Prototypes Unmasked!
It’s not even anywhere close to Halloween yet, but the 2018 Jeep Wrangler seems to have been unmasked, according to many reports, and it’s a treat, not a trick, for loyal fans of this iconic vehicle. A variety of news sources are reporting sightings of the new next-generation 2018 version— known internally as the JL […]
Converting the Commute… One Van at a Time
Every now and again, automotive news revolves around some aspect of the human condition in an unforgettable story. Fortunately, Kyle Johnson captured one such narrative, “A Young Man Quits His Old Life and Goes West,” for The New York Times, and we Chevy enthusiasts are digging it. In the spirit of true carpe diem adventure, […]
Chevy Truck Lovers Rejoice: Chevy Launches its “Truck Legends” Program
Chevy truck lovers choose Chevy because they know only Chevy offers decades of engineering excellence and a record of automotive innovation to bring some of the best trucks to the market. Chevy knows that their truck buyers appreciate the best of the best, and they’ve decided to give back to those loyal Chevy truck owners […]
Nissan Prepares for ‘Birth’ of Newborn Kicks
We get it. Crossovers and SUVs are “in” right now. With gas prices plummeting and the economy on the rise, people are reaching for the larger, less efficient vehicles over the smaller cramped sedans. As much as this trend makes sense, it still leaves me wondering how many more crossovers this industry could possibly take? […]
4 Reasons Toyota’s i-TRIL is the Best Concept Vehicle Ever
The 2017 Geneva Motor Show sure isn’t getting the short end of the stick when it comes to innovative concept cars. The world is watching closely as some major automotive players roll out their most creative and cool concepts yet. While most of these badass dream cars won’t ever see the brightly lit sales floor […]
How the Astonishing Lack of Older Used Cars on the Market Impacts You
The used car market was doing tremendously well in 2016, shattering all sorts of personal-best records and really hitting its stride – thanks to the boom of lease vehicles recently returned to lots across the country. To recap, leasing and used car sales go hand-in-hand. Cars come off lease after two to three years on the […]
2018 Hyundai Sonata Is Getting A Much-Needed Facelift
The last time the Hyundai Sonata saw major design modifications was back in 2015. Unfortunately, this is painfully obvious, and the Sonata has needed a facelift for a while now. It’s a great car, don’t get me wrong. But if it wants to keep on keeping up with the competition, it needs some fresh styling. […]
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe/Santa Fe Sport Wins Automotive Best Buy Award
Hyundai gets to celebrate another victory as its 2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport models win the 2017 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Award for their respective categories; both models receiving the award for the midsize crossover SUV class. Consumer Guide Automotive has been a respected independent vehicle review authority for 50 years now, and […]
Will the Bolt Be the Car to Truly Pioneer the EV Segment?
The Bolt EV has recently been released to a few states with strict emissions regulations, but it won’t be released to other states for quite some time. Therefore, we don’t really know how the Bolt is going to do. Since it wouldn’t be entirely fair or accurate to predict its overall success based on sales […]
Some New Jeeps Will Share Alfa Romeo’s Platform
It’s official: FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) CEO Sergio Marchionne officially confirmed what many car experts have been speculating for some time. The Giorgio platform from Alfa Romeo will be the base for some upcoming Jeeps. This platform can currently be found on the Giulia and Stelvio models, and many reviewers go crazy about how good it is. […]
Could FCA Be Selling Maserati Sometime Soon?
Maserati is such an iconic name in the automotive world. When you think of the brand and all the cars it has created, many words come to mind: luxury, speed, power, and – price. Perhaps, proving too pricey for some. While consumers who are looking to buy a Maserati fully expect and brace for the price, the fact remains […]