When it comes time to buy a new car, some people sell their old one while others use it for a trade-in. While selling usually brings the best price, trading in a vehicle is a lot less hassle. The dealership usually handles all of the paperwork for the trade-in, and all you have to do […]

Do look for a car with good safety ratings from trusted sources such as IIHS and the NHTSA. Don’t get a car with high horsepower. Do get a car that your teen feels comfortable driving and has few blind spots/obstructions. Don’t get a car that’s so old it lacks the most up-to-date safety features. Do […]

The most significant change came last year with the introduction of a new drivetrain lineup with high-tech four-cylinder engines called Drive-E and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Volvo says they plan to convert all their vehicles to four-cylinder engines in a variety of configurations that will include the use of turbochargers, belt-driven superchargers, hybrids and diesels. […]

Entering the third year of its fourth-generation, the current Toyota RAV4 (which originally stood for Recreational Activity Vehicle with 4-wheel drive) offers buyers a well-designed, attractive and comfortable choice. With its sharp-edge styling and aggressive rake, the RAV4 is distinctive in the crowd, but it definitely shows the Toyota family character. The attractive interior is […]

First introduced in 2013, the BRZ takes Subaru to a new relatively unpopulated area of the automotive business, the entry-level end of the purist-performance sports car segment. After two successful years on the market, the 2015 BRZ remains mostly unchanged from the original except for some additions to the Infotainment system. With its rear-wheel drive […]

The Honda CR-V was also the best-selling SUV over the last decade; in fact, it’s the best-selling entry-SUV of all time. That’s why the introduction of a 2015 CR-V is such a major, minor model change – Honda doesn’t want to mess with success, but they need to push ahead to maintain their leadership. It’s […]

Driving the “world’s only four-door muscle car,” which just happens to be the “quickest, fastest and most powerful sedan in the world” is something no self-respecting automotive journalist can pass-up, especially when there’s track time involved! Arriving at the staging area for the Charger drive was like being the proverbial kid in a candy store, […]

The arrival of the new 2015 Dodge Challenger goes a long way toward proving Tim Kuniskis’s point that “Dodge is becoming a performance brand.” Kuniskis, the president and CEO of Dodge and SRT, made that comment while introducing the new Dodge Challenger to a group of automotive journalists in Portland, Oregon. The “performance” claim is […]

New vehicles are great, but unlike homes, they begin to depreciate in value the moment they are driven off the lot. Because of that fact, some people prefer to buy used. With a thorough inspection and detailing, used vehicles can be just as nice as new ones on the showroom floor. If the time has […]

Buying a new car can be tough. There are many models to choose from and many dealerships to shop at. Research is crucial, and the more you do, the wiser decision you will make. Here are some tips to assist you in your search. Comparison shop online Every manufacturer has a website. Use it. Review […]