Braintree teen cited after crash for driving while texting

Nov. 17, 2010   Leave a Comment  

An 18-year-old Braintree woman faces several charges after an early morning crash allegedly caused by her texting at the wheel. The teen, whose name was not released, will be charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle, failure to keep within marked lanes and sending or receiving a text message while operating a motor vehicle [...]

You’re paying way too much to fix your car

April 19, 2010   1 Comment  

AutoMD.com estimates that American consumers are overpaying by more than $20 Billion on auto repairs. The investigation not only revealed repair shops giving overblown estimates, but also multiple instances of shops recommending unnecessary work. Nothing chaps my ass more then being ripped off. Ripping my sister off who fits the typical female stereotype who doesn’t [...]

Not your granny’s Buick

March 24, 2010   Leave a Comment  

Photo courtesy of Joanna Cifrian

Our Diva of Driving takes the 2010 Buick LaCrosse for a test run

Review: 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Feb. 26, 2010   Leave a Comment  

Subaru Legacy

An underwhelming Legacy?

Review: 2010 Hyundai Elantra-Blue

Feb. 3, 2010   2 Comments  

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The Hyundai Elantra-Blue might lack personality but it has a great value.

My somewhat automotive-related Christmas list

Dec. 10, 2009   Leave a Comment  

Dear Santa, I know my behavior this year has not always been desirable but I really am trying hard to be a very good girl! As you know, I haven’t had the best relationship with my car since we came into each other’s lives over the summer. Tomorrow, she is currently going in for service [...]

Affordable safety

Nov. 26, 2009   Leave a Comment  

A desire for quality and safety remain strong when purchasing a new vehicle these days despite our limited budgets. The sensible approach in the quest for economical and affordable safety has taken over in our bigger ticket item purchases. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released their reduced top safety choices for the 2010 model [...]

Here’s to driving (blog)

Nov. 16, 2009   Leave a Comment  

It’s putting the key in the ignition after the day hasn’t gone as planned. It’s the urge that overcomes you to go somewhere other than where you are. It’s those cool Sunday afternoons that beg you to open the windows so your hair can blow in the wind. It’s the longest way down winding roads [...]

Barrett-Jackson Super Saturday highlights

Nov. 3, 2009   Leave a Comment  

Between watching Game 5 of the series, I caught a few Barrett-Jackson Super Saturday highlights. 1956 Ford Thunderbird VIN #5 — first released to public sold for $600,000 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda so clean you could eat off the under carriage of the car $125,000 1996 Buick Custom with a Stage 1 that runs in [...]

Who is the Diva of Driving?

Oct. 23, 2009   Leave a Comment  

From an early age, the love for all things powered by horsepower pumped through my veins. I was the baby in stroller at the drags, the toddler at the car shows and the young girl with pigtails on a Saturday night surrounded by muscle cars at a local hang out. I could point out each [...]

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli

Nov. 10, 2008   Leave a Comment  

Is this one just for the fans?

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 [...]