Despite a wealth of information available to help consumers find a vehicle, the car shopping process can still be intimidating for some—especially women. A recent survey from AutoTrader.com, the Internet’s leading auto classifieds marketplace and consumer information website, found that about one in four women finds shopping for a vehicle “stressful,” compared to only 15 […]

Sometimes a car catches me totally off guard because it turns out to be so much more fun to drive than I expected. The Kia Forte Koup is such a car. While its namesake, the Kia Forte sedan is a very good car and an excellent value, it’s not the kind of car that makes […]

Outside of purchasing a home or choosing a college, buying a car is arguably the biggest financial commitment a person will make. For first-time car buyers, the process can prove as intimidating as it can fun. Most auto buyers will be looking to finance or lease their vehicle rather than buy it outright. But even […]

Using the excuse of going to the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, we reserved a week at our timeshare in Oceanside, Calif., and made plans a few leisurely day exploring area between Los Angeles and San Diego. We did spend one day at the L.A. Auto Show covering more than a dozen press conferences […]

Nissan’s new “Innovation for All” tag line is more than just a slick advertising phrase, it’s a good representation of the company’s pioneering spirit. The latest demonstration of Nissan’s innovation is the Juke, which in many ways is the ultimate small crossover, incorporating elements from the sedan, SUV, crossover and even a sports car. The […]

If we didn’t know better, we’d think the new Honda CR-Z was having schizophrenic tendencies, or at the very least, an identity crisis. After all, who has heard of a car that boasts being green and sporty and efficient and quick? The CR-Z was a gutsy move for Honda to make, because this car doesn’t […]

If you own a car, you know how important it is to keep up with routine maintenance and repairs. But can a dealer refuse to honor the warranty that came with your new car if someone else does the routine maintenance or repairs? The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, says no. In […]

As the small twin-engine prop plane circled on final approach to the Telluride (Colorado) Region Airport, I began to get a sense what the next three days would be like. Located at 9,070 feet above sea level, this is the highest commercial airport in North America, and about 50 yards to the south of the […]

EVERYBODY SING: (To the tune of Disney’s “It’s a Small World”) it’s a world of laughter, a world or tears it’s a world of hopes, it’s a world of fear there’s so much that we share that its time we’re aware it’s a small world after all Anyone who has floated through the Disney Small […]

The 2011 Elantra encompasses Hyundai’s latest ambitions including “Fluidic Sculpture” design, advanced safety and fuel efficiency. In the very competitive compact car segment, the Elantra continues to be on a fast, four-year lifecycle. HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2011 ELANTRA • All-new fifth generation Elantra compact sedan • “Fluidic Sculpture” design • Launches with new 1.8-liter “Nu” engine […]