At Long Last, North Carolina Snags a Major Automotive Manufacturing Plant
Years of trying to land a manufacturing plant from a major automaker have finally paid off for the State of North Carolina. Earlier this week, Toyota announced that it had selected the Randolph County community of Liberty for the home…
How to Sell Your Car Within 3 Days
If you need to sell your car and get rid of it quickly, then you have a few options available to get this deal done. That said, you must keep in mind that the faster you try to sell your…
How to Sell a Car With a Lien on It
If you are in the market for a different vehicle or want to get rid of the car you are currently driving, you’re in great company. Millions of Americans share the same desire. Typically, it is easy to sell a…
A Muscle Car Quest With a Twist
If I knew back then, what I know now… That seems to be the thought most commonly associated with romantic relationships. For me, it is the most common thought associated with muscle cars. Call me weird, but yes muscle cars…..or…
Grand Finale: November 2021 Sanford Car News Show
It’s been said, “all good things must come to an end.” Fortunately for patrons of the monthly Sanford Car News show in Lee County, North Carolina, that statement represents a one-month break to celebrate Christmas with loved ones. Come January,…
New Three-Cylinder Engine Powers 2022 Nissan Rogue
The compact Nissan Rogue crossover utility vehicle gains a new engine for 2022. One year removed from the introduction of its third-generation model, the 2022 Rogue gains a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder motor. Moreover, that engine is now standard across the…
Hide Your Aged Toyota Prius Before Catalytic Converter Thieves Strike
Who knew that aged Toyota Prius models were so valuable? Certainly, the retail value of any Prius in the open market is competitive, but it is a particular part that is commanding the most interest…and money. At least for thieves….
How to Register Your Used Car
Register your vehicle through the DMV to make it drivable. Purchase a used car and you may have saved yourself a heap of money over the cost of a new ride. Indeed, with the average cost of a new car…
How to Buy a Junkyard Treasure
You have a car and need multiple parts for it. Or perhaps you have set your eyes on a jalopy that no longer runs. Fixing it and bringing it back to its former glory is an option. Either way, you…
Chronicling 25 Years of the Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 may not have the panache of the Supra, but in the grand scheme of it all, its importance cannot be denied. Launched in the U.S. market in 1996, the RAV4 introduced a new segment of people mover…
A Dealer Wants Your Car: Should You Sell?
Dealing your ride in a seller’s market. The COVID-19 pandemic did much more than threaten our health. The crisis threw a wrench into automaker’s manufacturing plans with most canceling or cutting back on their orders. Semiconductor chips were among the…
Dodge Announcements: Performance Future, Giveaways, Product Announcements
Dodge brand fans rejoice! Once rumored to be on the chopping block, the brand’s new owners are promising a bright future for this one-time Chrysler Corporation division. Now owned by Stellantis, a company formed this year due to the merger…
The Infiniti QX80 is a Full-Size Luxury SUV With a Strong Price Point
Is it right to call a $70,000 SUV affordable? Not usually, but when you’re looking at full-size luxury models, you may pay much more than that to acquire one. For this reason, the 2022 Infiniti QX80 brings relative value to…
Tire Replacement Vs. Tire Repair: Which Is Right For Me?
Anyone who drives on busy roads runs into the chance that their tires might get worn, punctured, or damaged. If you continue to drive after your tire is damaged, you increase the risk that an accident may occur. This is…
Seaboard Festival Car Show (2021) Highlights
One year after the COVID-19 pandemic put nearly everything on hold, the annual Seaboard Festival Day in Hamlet, North Carolina, made its return. Held in Richmond County, this event launched in 1982, marking the city’s heritage as a railroad center….
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Electrifies
Automotive manufacturers are embracing electrification in a big way, but the paths taken by them are not identical. Hyundai may have fully electric vehicles in its future, but for now, this automaker is embracing hybrids. For 2021, the midsize Santa…
Highlights of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra
Compact sedans remain the ideal entry place into the new car market for an untold number of Americans. With prices starting around $20,000, such models are within the reach of many first-time car buyers. The Hyundai Elantra is an excellent…
Sanford Car News: October 2021 Car Show
Most car shows are held in the morning, but there are a few exceptions. Very few, in fact. The Sanford Car News group (Facebook page) in Lee County, North Carolina, holds its monthly event on the fourth Saturday and does…
Autumn Delight: Full Throttle Fall Car & Bike Show
The Full Throttle car show presses the pedal to the metal. What is your favorite time of the year? If you answered, “car show season,” you are not wrong. After all, there is something to be said about a collection…
Windshield Replacement: How Much?
It’s shocking how easily a windshield can be damaged. Sometimes, all it might take is one speck of loose gravel and then… crack! And what’s even more surprising is the repair expenses. When windshields get damaged, one of the first…
