Our Diva of Driving takes the 2010 Buick LaCrosse for a test run
2010 Kia Forte- The power to surprise?
Feb. 9, 2010 2 Comments
The compact sedan lives up to Kia’s slogan
Review: 2010 Hyundai Elantra-Blue
Feb. 3, 2010 2 Comments
The Hyundai Elantra-Blue might lack personality but it has a great value.
Winterize your vehicle
Dec. 19, 2009 1 Comment
A few basic steps from Blast to keep your car in good shape
Stuff for Your Car: The Tint Job
Sept. 26, 2009 3 Comments
If you want it done right, we say don’t try this at home
Stuff for Your Car: Replace the cabin air filter
June 26, 2009 2 Comments
How to replace the cabin air filter in your car quickly, easily and cheaply!
Is your car gonna get cloned?
March 25, 2009 Leave a Comment
The FBI is making car cloning — identify theft for automobiles — a top priority after a huge bust in Tampa netted 17 arrests and the breakup of a long-term car cloning enterprise. “It’s a serious crime problem that’s being aggressively investigated by law enforcement,” the FBI said in a statement this week. So how [...]
EarthTalk: Hybrid cars? Aerial wolf hunting?
March 9, 2009 4 Comments
Dear EarthTalk: If you have an electric or plug-in hybrid car, you’re paying for electricity rather than gasoline all or most of the time. How does that cost compare to a gas-powered car’s cost-per-mile? And since the electricity may be generated from some other polluting source, does it really work out to be better for [...]
EarthTalk: Car rental? Toilet paper?
Feb. 2, 2009 1 Comment
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that most of the big car rental companies have gone “green” lately. What’s the story? – Ari Zucker, New York, NY No doubt, rental car companies large and small have responded to increased consumer demand for fuel efficiency in the last few years by stocking up on gasoline-electric hybrids and other [...]
EarthTalk: Rising seas? New car?
Jan. 5, 2009 Leave a Comment
Dear EarthTalk: With all the talk of rising seas, what could happen to the rivers that flow into the oceans? Will they reverse flow? Will rising seas back up into fresh water lakes? And what happens to our groundwater should saltwater flow backwards into it? – Sandy Smith, concerned Michigander The intrusion of saltwater from [...]
Car sense
Sept. 5, 2008 1 Comment
Here are a couple of quick trends in the auto industry over the past few months: Ford: Not Asking, but Doing Ford is a classic name in cars. But in an age when most people want new cars, ‘classic’ is not a good association. Ford released an advertising campaign aimed at showcasing the ‘new’ Ford, [...]
Your car is filthy. Clean it.
June 1, 2008 Leave a Comment
(ARA) – For most Americans, their car is the second biggest investment they will make in their lifetimes. The average price of a light vehicle is $28,715, according to the Comerica Index, so it makes sense to have an annual cleaning ritual to help preserve and maintain your car, just as you undertake regular cleaning to [...]
Green, gas-saving secrets of summer vacation driving
April 1, 2008 Leave a Comment
(ARA) – Millions of Americans will hit the roads during the warm weather months. Whether they’re in the car on business or vacation, many drivers will likely share two major concerns: how they can reduce the impact their motoring has on the environment and on their wallets. “Gas consumption – and prices – historically rise [...]
The 2008 Volkswagen R32
Jan. 30, 2008 Leave a Comment
Like a dachshund with a German shepherd’s bark and a dalmatian’s bite, the 2008 Volkswagen R32 is a small dog, but it’s fast and packs a punch. I had the opportunity to spend some time with the 3.2L, 250 horsepower R32 last month, and it left me checking price quotes and option packages. By the [...]
The 2007 Volkswagen Eos on the Florida Keys
April 1, 2007 Leave a Comment
Imagine a New England winter—the air is cold, crisp and clear. It’s a perfect evening to slide back the moon roof and watch the stars with that special someone. Imagine a Florida spring—temperate and green—with weather that makes you want to slide open the sunroof. Imagine a California summer—hot and bright—a convertible paradise. Picture a [...]