Automotive books make ideal holiday gifts
Russell Hayes, like all automotive industry book authors, is passionate about his subject matter. Hayes’ interests cover several iconic carmakers, including his latest effort celebrating … Read more
Mazda gets best car brand honors for 6th straight year
For consumers seeking the most reliable car brand, Mazda has received top honors — again. U.S. News & World Report has named Mazda the “Best … Read more
Ford F-150 among pickup trucks slammed by Consumer Reports
Pickup trucks may be increasingly popular, but the reliability of the segment just received a jolt by Consumer Reports. The Ford F-150, the perennially top-selling … Read more
Takata airbag mess means 7 million GM recalls
The Takata airbag fiasco won’t go away, and it’s not good news for General Motors, pickup truck and SUVs owners and the bankrupt Japanese company. … Read more
Jay Leno honors Sam Walton, Walmart with new old F-150
Sam Walton needed one vehicle; Jay Leno has hundreds. But the comedian and founder of Walmart both knew about business, marketing and a good truck … Read more
Santa Cruz set as 1st Hyundai pickup truck
Hyundai’s new pickup truck will have a unibody construction. Starting prices have not been announced but predicated at $25,000. Hyundai hopes the Santa Cruz will … Read more
New Corvette mid-engine beauty rocks auto world
The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray for decades has been labeled “America’s Sports Car.” It’s served as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500 a record 16 … Read more
Tiny cars display shows big world of small wonders
Pickup trucks and SUVs rule the automotive landscape. Bigger is better. More horsepower and torque equate to sales. But it all means very little to … Read more
NEW CAR PREVIEW: 2022 Hyundai Tucson
The 2022 Hyundai Tucson, the continuation of the South-Korean manufacturer’s top-selling vehicle globally, has been announced. It will feature new exterior stylings, more passenger and … Read more
NEW CAR PREVIEW: 2021 Jeep Gladiator Willys
The 2021 Jeep Gladiator Willys, engineered to be the most off-road capable Jeep truck ever, builds on the brand’s rich combined heritage of utility functionality … Read more
3 BMW sedans get worst depreciation honors
Consumers purchase BMW sedans for their well-documented performance qualities. But value is not part of the German manufacturer’s appeal. According to iSeeCars.com, the automotive research … Read more
Jeep Wrangler gets lowest 5-year depreciation honors
The Jeep Wrangler tops the list of vehicles with the lowest depreciation, at 30.9 percent over five years. The Unlimited trim scored more than 18 … Read more
Shelby Supercar Tuatara gets non-speed record in record time
The need for speed has resulted in the Shelby Supercar Tuatara crossing a line it hadn’t hoped to cross — in a blur of doubt. … Read more
2020 Lexus RX 450hL: handsome, plush, pricey
With several exterior design changes including a polarizing paint color choice, the 2020 Lexus RX 450hL stands out on the omnipresent highway sea of sport … Read more