Auto Repair Essentials Everyone Needs to Know
One of the best ways to avoid car repair rip-offs is to have a good understanding of how your vehicle works and what some of the most prevalent car problems are. This means aside from knowing the importance of diagnostics…
New Car Windshields – Proper Care and Maintenance Tips
Windshields need TLC, especially when newly installed. Many people may not realize this but the windshield is actually one of the most critical components of any vehicle. Aside from giving drivers an unobstructed view of the road ahead, this auto…
Nothing is As it Seems: The FTC and Car Ads
When Ford Motor Company was struggling to make ends meet in the 1970s due to the rise of imports and dropping quality in American manufacturing, then CEO Lee Iaccoca had the business savvy idea to sell the Ford Pinto with…
2023 Toyota Sequoia Specifications
The Toyota Sequoia is all-new for 2023, launching this model’s third generation in summer 2022. The Sequoia is based on the identical body-on-frame platform as the full-size Toyota Tundra pickup truck. It will also be built on the same assembly…
Happy National Drive-In Movie Day!
Remember drive-in movies? If you’re under 30, the answer may be a resounding no. Even for older folk, the concept may be more of an idea than an experience. Indeed, beginning in the 1960s, improvements in-home television and expanded screen…
Closed on Sundays: Car Dealerships
Shop for a new or used car and your local car dealership may be closed. Notably, in 13 states dealerships may not conduct business on Sundays, while in another seven, their hours are restricted. In the remaining states, districts, and…
The Affordable, Efficient Toyota Camry Hybrid
Are high fuel prices getting you down? We absolutely understand this, because as of this writing gas prices are well over $4 per gallon. We are in the record-setting territory and, sadly, there is no relief in sight. We realize…
Swan Song for the Toyota Avalon
The Toyota Avalon is a large sedan, the apex model in this brand’s car portfolio. Introduced for the 1995 model year, the Avalon originally targeted the big Buick and Mercury sedans of that day. Today, the Avalon soldiers on for…
How to Prevent Car Theft
Despite technological advances, the motor vehicle theft rate in the United States continues to rise. According to the FBI, more than 810,000 vehicles were stolen in 2020, an increase of 11.8% over the previous year. A staggering $7.4 billion was…
All About the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
If you are in search for a fuel-efficient car, you’re in the company of legions of Americans. With fuel prices surging well above $4 per gallon, the search for efficiency is on. A growing list of full-electric vehicles is available….
General Guide to Finding the Perfect Transfer Case for Your Needs
A transfer case is the heart of the four-wheel-drive system found in your rig. That means you want one that delivers amazing functionality and exceptional dependability. However, with so many transfer cases available on the market, it can be difficult…
Georgia Chosen for Hyundai’s First EV Plant in America
Bryan County, Georgia is the site for a planned Hyundai manufacturing facility. Last week, Governor Bryan P. Kemp and other Georgia officials met with Hyundai Motor Group officials and announced that land near Savannah was selected. It will become the…
Hyundai Ioniq 5: All-New EV
The electric vehicle market continues to expand as new players enter. Hyundai is not new to the scene, but the Ioniq 5 is. This model builds on its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles to deliver an all-electric model with a…
Traffic Deaths Reach 16-Year High
Traffic accidents are a significant deal, but even worse are those that leave victims injured or dead. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tracks data from all 50 states, districts, and territories, and shares that data with Americans. Traffic…
Highlights of the Genesis GV60
Genesis’ first fully electric vehicle, a crossover SUV, is now available. The 2023 Genesis GV60 expands Hyundai’s product line to six vehicles, including two other crossovers and three sedans. The new model is based on Hyundai Motors’ dedicated electric vehicle…
All About Minivans!
The minivan segment is a shell of its previous glory. In the 1980s, just when the Chrysler Corporation was reviving the segment, customers began moving away from wagons to minivans. By 2000, crossover utility vehicles began to enter the market…
How to Save Money With a Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Hybrid electric vehicles are passenger models that use two energy sources: gasoline or diesel fuel and electricity. The Toyota Prius is the best-selling hybrid model, but there are dozens of other hybrids sold by a variety of manufacturers. Because hybrids…
Cadillac Announces Lyriq EV Pricing and Range
Cadillac’s first all-electric model, the 2023 Lyriq crossover, arrives this summer. Just ahead of the order books opening on May 19, the luxury marque announced vehicle pricing and an EPA-estimated range. Cadillac prices the Lyriq from $62,990 for rear-wheel drive…
When is Your Car a Total Loss?
Smash! You never saw it coming — a driver runs a red light, and slams into the side of your vehicle, leaving behind a trail of twisted metal, broken glass, and thousands of dollars in damage. Airbags saved the day…
Distracted Driving Recognition and Tips to Avoid It
Distracted driving is not just a nuisance, it’s also a killer. Indeed, in 2019, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 3,142 people were killed due to distracted driving. That represents nearly 1 in 14 motor vehicle deaths….
