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Old Cars, New Concerns? Why the Takata Recall Doesn’t Mean You Should Ditch Your Ride
The recent warnings from Ford and Mazda about dangerous Takata airbag inflators in older vehicles have understandably caused concern among many car owners. And rightly so. While the issue is serious, it doesn't necessarily mean you should rush to trade in your trusty...
Why Keeping Your Old Car Might Be Your Smartest Move in 2024
Chances are you’ve been trying to get rid of your old car. But come to think of it, you may be better off holding onto it for a little longer, or even longer as things appear. Could there be solid reasons why holding onto your trusty old vehicle is the wisest...
Can Americans Fall Back in Love with Smaller Vehicles?
Americans have long had a love affair with big, powerful vehicles. From muscle cars to SUVs and pickup trucks, the U.S. automotive landscape has been dominated by larger-than-life machines for decades. But as we face the realities of climate change and the transition...
Is This Why Drivers Are Choosing Hybrids?
"Is my car electric or gasoline? Yes." Interestingly, hybrid vehicle growth is outpacing that of purely electric vehicles. In the U.S., hybrid sales increased by 2.8 percentage points, making up 8.3% of all car sales in 2023. That’s about 1.2 million hybrid vehicles...
The Community and Connection Benefits of Keeping Your Old Car
Someone joked that modern vehicles are coming with huge attitudes. You don’t park them well, and they guilt trip you! Blame those that are making them smarter! They don't make them like they used to - work of art, reliable and more importantly, sentimental. When you...
Zoox’s Self-Driving SUVs Under Federal Scrutiny After Rear-End Collisions
Amazon's ambitions in the autonomous vehicle space have hit a speed bump. Apparently. The e-commerce giant's self-driving subsidiary Zoox is now under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after a pair of rear-end collisions...
NHTSA Scrutinizes Ford’s Fix for Potential Fuel Leaks and Fire Risk
Ford finds itself under the microscope of federal auto safety regulators over concerns that the company's proposed recall remedy may not adequately address a potentially serious issue affecting certain SUV models. Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Aston Martin Doubles Down on the Roar of the Internal Combustion Engine
You’ve probably heard enough times that electric vehicles are the future of transportation. But in a surprising move, Aston Martin has become the latest high-end automaker to publicly commit to preserving the internal combustion engine (ICE) for the foreseeable...
Should You Ditch Your Trusty Old Car for an Electric Vehicle?
Sustainability is all about reducing consumption and only buying what you truly need. So, when it comes to cars, does that mean you should hold onto your trusty old gas car rather than upgrading to an electric vehicle (EV)? In many cases, the answer may be yes. The...
Who You Gonna Call? The ECTO-Z, of Course!
When the Ghostbusters were in the neighborhood, you knew that they were after something strange – and something weird that didn’t look good! Well, the Ghostbusters are back, and this time, they've got a souped-up Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van on their side. That's right,...
The Elusive Koenigsegg – Automotive Unicorns Roaming the US
In the mystical realm of supercars, spotting a Koenigsegg on the US highways is akin to glimpsing a unicorn – a rare, almost mythical occurrence. But it’s not impossible! Rare but not impossible. But why are they so rare? Your guess is as good as mine - they’re damn...
Mazda’s Spicy New CX-70 Is Ready to Blaze Trails
Did someone say “adventure?” Well, now that you mentioned it, Mazda has pulled another one off their magic hat for the adventurers at heart. So, what do you do? Pull on your hiking boots and grab your kayak! Because Mazda’s new CX-70 crossover is itching to blaze some...
California Dreamin’ of Mercedes Metallic Mules – The New 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter
Trimming expenses and fattening wallets is the holy grail of commerce, but raging rivers of spend can erode margins. To find financial paradise, first chart a route around transportation's treacherous rapids. So, what if there was a van that could make that a...
Escape the Rat Race in Westfalia’s Triumphant Wave Camper Van Return
Imagine bungee-corded bikes rattling on rear racks and travel mugs sloshing atop cluttered center consoles. Folks, these are the hallmarks of the all-American road trip that promise surface thrills and deeper cravings for freedom. And like salmon surging upriver, we...
Why Owning a Used Car is A Secret Weapon Against Debt
According to psychologists, our brains are wired for novelty. New things trigger the release of dopamine, a hormone associated with pleasure and reward. Seeing a sleek, shiny car activates this reward system, making us feel excited and motivated to possess it. But for...
Living Large in a Small Van: Is This Trend Actually Green?
“Van living” or “van life” is an emerging trend that has been growing in popularity around the US. Yahoo Finance estimates that the number of vanlifers has grown by at least 63% over the last handful of years. It appears more folks are turning vans or buses into tiny...
Why the Mercedes’ Mystery Pickup, the X-Class, Never Made it to America
Remember Mercedes' X-Class pickup? Probably not, since it was only sold abroad from 2017 to 2020 before being dropped. But why didn't this fancy German truck migrate to the massive US pickup market? American folks' love affair with their pickup trucks is strong, and...
Inexpensive DIY Upgrades to Make Your Used Car Feel New
While we all love that "new car" smell and feel, buying a new set of wheels right now is a big expense. Bigger than ever! You see, interest rates are soaring, and it’s almost like the sky's the limit in this economic time. So, is there a way around the 14% interest...
