IIHS Top Safety Pick+ For most car shoppers, safety is the number one concern when choosing a new model. Every new vehicle sold in America must meet standards mandated by Title 49 of the United States Code, Chapter 301, for motor vehicle safety. While airbags, seat belts and crumple zones keep you...
A Look Back Another year of exciting auto shows has come to an end, and it’s time to reflect on the most impressive and significant vehicle reveals from the past 12 month. With hundreds of new models debuting in Detroit, Paris, New York, Geneva, Los Angeles and other locations around the...
Best-Sellers . . . So Far With 11 months of 2017 complete, U.S. vehicle sales have rebounded to the same level as 2016, thanks to strong sales in the last few months and record sales in November. Current sales are flat compared to last year, currently standing at 15,902,161 units. Several brands...
Best-Sellers . . . So Far With 11 months of 2017 complete, U.S. vehicle sales have rebounded to the same level as 2016, thanks to strong sales in the last few months and record sales in November. Current sales are flat compared to last year, currently standing at 15,902,161 units. Several brands...
Nissan Kicks The all-new 2018 Nissan Kicks debuted at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, joining the Nissan lineup as a new entry crossover alongside Rogue Sport and Rogue. The unique styling adds a sporty flare with a tall crossover stance, bold fender arches, a V-Motion grille, a floating roof, a...
Photo Highlights Press Preview days prior to the public run of the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show played host to world premieres of more than a dozen never-before-seen models, as well as plenty of other exciting U.S. debuts. Sport-utility vehicles and crossovers dominated this year’s show, but...
Cars Only Granted, SUVs and crossovers lead the pack as the most popular vehicles in America, so it’s no surprise that the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show was dominated by these trendy people movers. That said, there were plenty of models showcased in L.A. that do not fall into the crossover/SUV...
Top Corvette The Corvette is the quintessential American sports car, residing at the top of the Chevrolet lineup as the brand’s highest performance offering. Today, Chevy’s halo car rises to new heights with the premiere of the all-new 2019 Corvette ZR1 Coupe and Convertible. Although...
Filling a Gap Subaru has experienced an amazing sales story over the last few years, with more than 60 consecutive months of record sales, but the company had one problem. When loyal customers started large families, they would outgrow the Outback and leave the brand, only to return after the kids...
Goin’ Glampin’ Camping out is one of the most popular activities in the Pacific Northwest, but is it really camping if you have hot water, panoramic windows, a large bed, hardwood floors and a full kitchen? Recently we traveled to Fort Flagler State Park on Washington State’s...
Playing Your Cars Right
It hits you — after years of putting up with the same set of wheels, you finally decide you need a new car. Following a hasty perusal of third-party auto and manufacturer websites you head to a few local dealers to pursue your dream car. Of course, once you step onto the...