Category: Special

Presenting a car as a Christmas gift is certainly an extraordinary and unforgettable act of generosity. Picture the unbridled happiness and astonishment on your loved one’s face as they find a brand-new car gleaming in the driveway on Christmas Day….

Fresh out of college with a bright future as a teacher ahead of me, I found myself on the threshold of another rite of passage: buying my first new car. My old ride, a trusty 2001 Ford Focus, had begun…

Safe backing is the art of reversing in style. Accidents that occur while backing up are largely due to driver error. Think about it: limited visibility from rear windows, especially around elongated truck beds or bulky equipment, makes it challenging…

The air was crisp, the skies a dull gray, and leaves scattered across roads in colorful waves of orange, red, and brown. Thanksgiving had always been a warm and comforting event in our lives. With a belly that indicated the…

Fueling the Festivities This Christmas As Christmas zooms toward us, full throttle, there’s no better time to gear up and find the perfect present for the car fanatic who has a reserved parking spot in your heart. This year, don’t…

Automotive museums offer a wonderful way for fans to connect with the industry. For those with a passion for automobiles, exploring a car museum is practically a rite of passage. Luckily, the U.S. boasts numerous temples dedicated to automotive wonders,…

As the festive season approaches and daylight dwindles, drivers have more than just holiday traffic to be mindful of: the heightened likelihood of deer strikes. With fall in full swing and winter on its heels, deer become more active, driven…

Are you considering a job that requires you to drive a company vehicle? If so, there are several things you should know before getting behind the wheel. Driving a company vehicle can be a great perk, but it also comes…

An analysis commissioned by personal injury lawyer John Fitch has shed light on the most perilous states for young drivers, based on driver fatality rates. The study examined data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over the past…

Automakers come and go, with hundreds of brands rising and falling over the past century or more. Some of the marques were barely known, while others, such as Oldsmobile, once were strong players in a competitive market. We’ll focus on…

The tragedy of children dying from heatstroke in hot cars is an alarmingly recurrent issue. In the last quarter-century, over 940 such incidents have claimed innocent lives, sparking an urgent call for greater awareness and preventative measures. Children, with their…

12 tips to help make your Memorial Day weekend trip memorable. Planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend? Whether you’re hitting the open road for a quick getaway or embarking on an extended journey, proper preparation is key. Follow…

More than 1 million vehicles were stolen in the U.S. in 2022, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). That’s the highest number of thefts since 2008, reversing a downward trend in the intervening years. If your vehicle was…

All-new versions of the midsize Toyota Tacoma pickup truck and the midsize Toyota 4Runner SUV are on the way. We expect the next-generation Tacoma to launch for the 2024 model year, followed by the 4Runner a year later. Both models…

It’s been 15 years since the Tesla Roadster came out, a nascent model in an emerging segment. Since then, the Tesla brand has established itself as the global leader in all matters of fully electric vehicles, with new competitors emerging…

Solid-state batteries are a type of lithium-ion battery that use a solid electrolyte instead of a liquid one. Currently, the technology is emerging and may someday become the standard for powering electric vehicles. The Benefits of Solid-State Batteries There are…

Manufacturers may sell far more utility vehicles and trucks than they do cars, but that does not mean that there isn’t a market for coupes, hatchbacks, convertibles, and sedans. Most manufacturers have cut back on car models with the Buick…

Alfa Romeo remains a niche player in the US market, with just two models offered – the Giulia sedan and the Stelvio utility vehicle. Soon, though, a second SUV will join the fleet when the compact Tonale PHEV arrives in…

It was quite a day on the second Monday of November 2022 as drive time on the “Tail of the Dragon” came into focus. Representing a slice of US 129 starting in Graham County, NC, and ending in Blount County,…

We did it! We navigated the famous “Tail of the Dragon” and have the tales to go with it. The “we” part of this story is the Southeast Regional Automotive Media Association (SERAMA), an Atlanta-based media group. Formerly known as…