2025 Cadillac Celestiq
22
Jul
2022
Posted in Concept Vehicles News

Cadillac Seeks to Regain Lost “Standard of the World” Moniker with Celestiq EV

Future standard of the world? In 1908, Cadillac won the prestigious Dewar Trophy, recognizing innovative advancements, particularly in engineering. Specifically, Cadillac was acknowledged for the interchangeability of its parts, a difficult feat at that time. Because of its leadership in…

First Generation Toyota RAV4
22
Jul
2022
Posted in Chronicling the Changes Used Vehicle Shopping

Toyota RAV4: Chronicling the Changes

Revised: October 16, 2023 The Toyota RAV4 is a compact, two-row sport utility vehicle with room for five. Introduced in 1997, the RAV4 has undertaken extensive overhauls and regular revision since. This crossover is one of our top recommended models…

Jessica's Corvette
21
Jul
2022
Posted in Reader Stories

A White Corvette & a Black Trans-Am Bind This Classic Car Couple

In search of a classic car, specifically a muscle car. It’s been a while since we last spoke. Previously, I shared how elated I was to finally get a prized big block 1960s car. While not a muscle car, acquiring…

nine
21
Jul
2022
Posted in Engineering & Technology

9 Components of Electric Vehicles

People consider battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as the car of the future. They already hold a significant share of the marketplace globally, which will only increase with time. However, their components are completely different from the ones found in regular…

First Generation Honda Pilot
20
Jul
2022
Posted in Chronicling the Changes Used Vehicle Shopping

Honda Pilot SUV: Chronicling the Changes

Revised: September 22, 2023 The Honda Pilot is a midsize, three-row sport utility vehicle with room for eight. Introduced in 2003, the Pilot has undergone complete overhauls and regular updates since. This SUV is one of our top recommended models…

2023 Honda CR-V
20
Jul
2022
Posted in New Models

Improved Honda CR-V Pushes Hybrids

Something interesting is happening on the road to electrification, at least for certain manufacturers. Instead of including hybrids in the transition, several automakers are heading straight to full electrics. Happily, not everyone has chosen this path and that’s exactly the…

AMTRAK Train No. 79
19
Jul
2022
Posted in Special

Dread Driving? Take AMTRAK Instead

Let’s face it: long road trips are not always what they are cut out to be. Sure, you have the flexibility to leave as you please, navigate backroads, or simply change direction on a whim. On the other hand, if…

2022 Ford Expedition
18
Jul
2022
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

Ford Expedition: All-American SUV

The fourth-generation Ford Expedition rolled out in 2018 and received an update for 2022. The full-size SUV shares its underpinnings with the Ford F-150 and is available in standard and stretched wheelbase configurations. The Expedition is prized by large families…

Cadillac Celestiq show car
15
Jul
2022
Posted in Concept Vehicles

Cadillac Celestiq: Extraordinary Sophistication

Cadillac is going electric and the planned models will roll out gradually, but steadily. The first of the lot is the Cadillac Lyriq, a midsize SUV introduced in Summer 2022. Next up is the Cadillac Celestiq, a four-passenger sedan that…

lightning
14
Jul
2022
Posted in Articles

Is Ford Planning Two Additional Electric Trucks?

The Ford Motor Company is gangbusters about electrification, as it releases new models and ramps up production. In 2021, the Ford Mustang Mach-E made its debut. In 2022, the Ford F-150 Lighting rolled out. An all-electric Ford Transit van is…

2023 Honda HR-V
13
Jul
2022
Posted in New Models Specifications

About the 2023 Honda HR-V Crossover

Honda’s lineup of utility vehicles includes the HR-V, CR-V, Passport, and Pilot. The Honda HR-V rolled out in 2016 and originally shared its underpinnings with the Fit subcompact hatchback. The Honda Fit has departed, therefore, to keep the HR-V going,…

Nissan Juke
12
Jul
2022
Posted in History

History of the Nissan Juke

The Nissan Juke is a rare breed, a quirkily styled model that by all accounts should have immediately failed in a discriminating consumer market. This subcompact crossover utility vehicle, however, rolled out in 2011 and stayed around through 2017, as…

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
11
Jul
2022
Posted in News

Last Call for These 2022 Hyundai Models

Mark 2022 as a watershed year for the Hyundai brand. But not necessarily for reasons you may think. Indeed, it was not the introduction of the full-electric Ioniq 5 that topped the news, although this model certainly portends what is…

Genesis GV60
08
Jul
2022
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

Bedazzled by the 2023 Genesis GV60 EV!

The Genesis marque launched in 2015 and within a few years, it had three sedans for consideration. Soon thereafter, a succession of utility vehicles followed, including its latest model, the GV60. Unlike the others, the Genesis GV60 is electric only….

carbon fiber
07
Jul
2022
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs

How is Carbon Fiber Used in Automobiles?

A profoundly futuristic material, carbon fiber has been the staple material for performance cars for quite some time. It has been used in automobile manufacturing ever since the 1970s, with Mitsubishi pioneering the fabric. But the material is also widely…

car tint
06
Jul
2022
Posted in Accessories

How to Choose the Ideal Window Tint for Your Car

Whether you want a new tint for your car or you are a new car owner, you will most likely be concerned about which car window tint to choose. The choice of the window tint is not only for the…

BrightDrop Zevo 600
05
Jul
2022
Posted in Articles

BrightDrop is GM’s Commercial EV Tech Company

BrightDrop is GM’s EV tech company. GM is the U.S.’s leading seller of passenger vehicles, marketing its products under the Cadillac, Buick, GMC, and Chevrolet nameplates. Moreover, the company is making a name for itself in the commercial electric vehicle…

Fourth of July
04
Jul
2022
Posted in Special

Autorama Soliloquy: Independence Day

I’ve always enjoyed the 4th of July, also known as America’s Independence Day. Growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s and 1970s gave me a special perspective of the holiday and the freedoms we Americans enjoy. I graduated high…

Lexus LX 600 center console
01
Jul
2022
Posted in New Vehicle Reviews Specifications

The All-New 2022 Lexus LX600

The Lexus LX 600 is all-new for 2022, a model based on Toyota’s large truck architecture. The LX is the Lexus version of the Toyota Land Cruiser, a model that is no longer sold in the U.S. but is still…

30
Jun
2022
Posted in Consumer Guidance

How to Lease Your Next Vehicle

When shopping for a new vehicle, you have a choice of purchasing or leasing. With a purchase, you’ll typically make a down payment and follow with monthly loan payments until the vehicle is paid off. With leasing, you’ll have certain…