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26
Aug
2025
Posted in Car Selling Tips

When is the Best Time to Trade in a Car?

You just finished paying off your car loan and are finding yourself studying advertisements for new cars. Your current vehicle is four years old, has 70,000 miles on the odometer, and will eventually hit a significant maintenance milestone — and…

2025 Volkswagen Golf R.
23
Aug
2025
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews

14 Best Things About the Volkswagen Golf R

The Volkswagen Golf R is no ordinary hatchback—it delivers true performance wrapped in a practical, everyday subcompact package. Here are 14 standout features of the model that tops the Golf line. 1. Turbocharged Power—328 Horsepower The Golf R features a…

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
18
Aug
2025
Posted in News

Chevy Camaro ZL1 Tops Theft Rankings

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has surged to the top of America’s most-stolen vehicle list, according to new findings from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI). Meanwhile, a software upgrade, has helped diminish theft rates for certain Hyundai and Kia models….

Ford Logo
15
Aug
2025
Posted in Commentary

Ford’s Curious EV Push

The Ford Motor Company is seeking to rekindle its Model T magic by making a historic and costly investment in electric vehicles. This month, the company announced a $5 billion outlay in EV technology, a princely sum for a company…

wrecked car
10
Aug
2025
Posted in Auto Insurance

Why is Car Insurance Expensive for Young or First-Time Buyers?

Every driver must have car insurance if they wish to own and operate their vehicle. You will obtain financial security when you get comprehensive car insurance. As for young and/or first-time buyers, their insurance will tend to be higher, as…

flood cars
07
Aug
2025
Posted in Consumer Guidance

Flood Cars and How to Avoid Them

When a hurricane impacts America, the damage is sometimes extensive. Lives are turned upside, property damage assessed, and a long rebuilding process begins. Flood cars are one part of the equation, vehicles are damaged beyond repair. Even so, tens of…

Stellantis
02
Aug
2025
Posted in Special

How to Save the Chrysler Group

The Chrysler Group, once comprised of four brands – Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram – is no more. It is now part of Stellantis North America, a division that also includes Italian makes Fiat and Alfa Romeo. Stellantis, formed in…

gas light illumination
25
Jul
2025
Posted in Car Care

Gas Light Illumination: How Far Can I Go?

How much farther can you drive when the gas light comes on in your car? That is a question that begs for an accurate answer, especially if you are miles away from a gas station. The good news is that…

2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport front three-quarter view
18
Jul
2025
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews

Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, By the Numbers

The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is a medium-sized crossover SUV. This model is an offshoot of the original three-row Atlas, supplying room for five along with generous cargo capacity. The segment is chockful of competitors, with numerous trims (or grades)…

First Generation Mazda MX-5 Miata
15
Jul
2025
Posted in Special

Miata: 35 Years of Joy-Filled Driving

The Mazda MX-5 Miata stands apart in today’s crowded automotive landscape. This diminutive roadster has delivered pure driving pleasure for more than three decades, earning a reputation that few sports cars can claim. Built by Mazda with a singular focus…

2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata top down
11
Jul
2025
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

Driving Fun with the Mazda MX-5 Miata

It is difficult to find fault with Mazda’s stubborn commitment to the MX-5 Miata. In an automotive world that’s been largely overtaken by crossovers, electrification, and cushy tech-laden rides, the Miata stands as a rolling testament to what driving used…

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
05
Jul
2025
Posted in New Models

Never Faster: 2025 Corvette ZR1

There are sports cars and there are supercars. The Corvette ZR1 embodies both but leans heavily into the latter. This mid-engine beast comes with a twin-turbocharged flat-crank V8 engine, which produces an amazing 1064 horsepower, setting a record for an…

2025 Volkswagen Taos Front Three Quarter View
01
Jul
2025
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

Volkswagen Taos, By the Numbers

The Volkswagen Taos is a small SUV, a five-passenger model powered by a turbocharged engine. Introduced in 2022, the 2025 model features an updated exterior and added horsepower. Navigating the subcompact range, the Taos supplies a natural entryway to the…

2025 Mazda CX-30 front three-quarter view.
28
Jun
2025
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

Mazda CX-30, By the Numbers

Small SUVs dominate the market, offering shoppers a natural gateway to new vehicle ownership. Every manufacturer is present in the subcompact segment, where the Mazda CX-30 competes. We spent a week with this diminutive model, a crossover SUV that combines…

21
Jun
2025
Posted in New Models Specifications

Market Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Grand Highlander

If you are shopping for a three-row crossover utility vehicle, the market is saturated with models. Toyota makes things interesting by offering not one, but two such models. Notably, both share the same name, with the Highlander representing the standard…

Benjamins
19
Jun
2025
Posted in Car Buying Tips

What Are Conquest Cash Incentives?

If you are in the market for a new car, automakers rely on more than just strong products to earn your business. One strategy they often use is offering targeted incentives to pull buyers away from rival brands. This tactic,…

2025 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro front three-quarter view.
13
Jun
2025
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

Burly Truck: Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

We spent a week recently with the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, a powerful variant of this Japanese manufacturer’s full-size pickup truck. Following initial and subsequent test drives as early as 2022, we can unequivocally state that the TRD Pro possesses…

06
Jun
2025
Posted in Special

Safety: How Cities Can Make Streets Less Risky

As traffic fatalities continue to climb in many U.S. cities, local leaders face mounting urgency to act. In 2024, nearly 40,000 people were killed on American roads, with pedestrian and cyclist deaths reaching levels not seen in decades. The reasons…

2026 Jeep Cherokee.
02
Jun
2025
Posted in New Models

Jeep Brings Back Controversial Cherokee Nameplate

Jeep is planning to reintroduce the Cherokee nameplate for the 2026 model year. This new iteration will be available exclusively as a hybrid, marking a significant shift in the brand’s approach. Positioned between the Compass and Grand Cherokee, the all-new…

VINFAST
31
May
2025
Posted in News

Is VinFast Failing?

VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is facing significant challenges in its expansion efforts, particularly in North America. Despite ambitious plans, the company has encountered obstacles that have led to strategic shifts and raised questions about its future. Who…