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Today’s automotive marketplace has become a place of rising expectations. Apparently, the idea that “less is more” now only applies to fuel consumption. Consumer demand warrants cost-adding technology and creature comforts while today’s safety standards require entry-level vehicles to include equipment that was once reserved for premium models. While the entire automotive landscape has evolved … Continue reading The 2018 Hyundai Accent Exceeds Expectations →
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That noted philosopher Neil Young once wrote that “rust never sleeps,” but it can certainly turn into a nightmare for drivers. Big brown rust stains and flaking paint aren’t exactly attractive design cues, and if rust gets into a vehicle’s frame or body structure, it can be downright unsafe. Although cars and trucks today are … Continue reading Used Cars: How Much Rust is Too Much? →
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We use several of our senses when considering any used car for purchase, including sight, touch and hearing. While we don’t recommend using taste when making your evaluation, your sense of smell may offer a clue that a specific vehicle is simply not right for you. Indeed, certain foul odors are so pervasive that you … Continue reading Look Out for These 3 Foul Used-Car Odors →
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Ideally, when you’re kicking the tires on a possible used-vehicle purchase, you should get the candidate inspected by a mechanic. If you can’t, there are still some things anyone can watch out for, and that includes the tires themselves. Tires play a key role in keeping your vehicle safe on the road. They can also … Continue reading How to Inspect Tires When Buying a Used Car →
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Are there any bad cars anymore? Yes, of course there are but it’s a herd that is thankfully thinning. The old adage that inexpensive econoboxes exist only so dealerships can advertise the lowest price but not actually sell that model is as realistic as self-driving cars. Oh, wait. Nevertheless, my point is that automakers are … Continue reading 2018 Kia Rio: Because Basic Doesn’t Have to be Boring →
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National disasters like Hurricane Harvey can bring out the best in people, inspiring folks to pull together to help those in need. The auto industry is usually no different, with dealerships and companies from Ford to Toyota to Mercedes-Benz pitching in with millions in aid. But for a few shady characters those same conditions only inspire them to do their … Continue reading Hurricane Harvey and the Flood of Water-damaged Used Cars →
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Stronger, faster, lighter seem to have become the new #lifegoals – and I’m not just talking about the beautiful people of Instagram. It’s essentially the same directive when developing anything tangible, from smartphones to refrigerators to, well, automobiles. With the average transaction price of a new vehicle hovering at a since-when-and-why $35,000, car buyers expect … Continue reading First Drive: Redesigned 2018 GMC Terrain →
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The Infiniti Q50 is an entry-level luxury sedan, operating in a sphere dominated by the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Now in its fifth model year, the 2018 Q50 benefits from a mild refresh, changes that maintain this model’s handsome looks, while offering further differentiation between grades. It is a model we think is … Continue reading First Drive: 2018 Infiniti Q50 →
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Subcompact crossovers are a relatively new vehicle segment, but they have quickly won the hearts of the car-buying public with their high seating position, versatile utility, good looks and affordable prices – much to the chagrin of hatchbacks and wagons, which have long offered the same benefits (even all-wheel drive!) but have not received the … Continue reading First Drive: 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT →
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Significantly updated for the 2018 model year, the Hyundai Sonata aims to reverse the brand’s recent sales slump amidst a market more interested in utility-oriented crossovers than value-minded cars. This mid-generation refresh showcases major changes, inside and out, going beyond simple sheet metal adjustments and utilizing modern materials. In truth, continuing to focus on cars … Continue reading 2018 Hyundai Sonata: Streamlined Pricing, New Standard Features →
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Car manufacturers love to tout the improvements between generational models, especially when the new vehicle is substantially different from the last. The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is one such model. It benefits from an extreme makeover, a five- or seven-passenger configuration and four trim levels. The 2018 Tiguan’s substantial changes begin with this vehicle’s architecture. It’s … Continue reading 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan: Our First Drive in VW’s Redesigned Compact SUV →
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