Watch for Me NC Announces 2017 Partners by RALEIGH – Eight communities will soon benefit from participation in Watch for Me NC, a comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle safety program aimed at reducing bicycle and pedestrian crashes and fatalities in North Carolina. “We are thrilled to welcome our new community partners and the ideas they share to … Read more
2017 Kia Niro: New compact SUV redefines hybrid by James Raia The 2017 Kia Niro is new in the South Korean manufacturer’s lineup. It’s a sub-compact hybrid utility vehicle that looks more like a handsome, streamlined wagon. And it performs well enough to earn the loose translation of its name — strength. Unveiled at the … Read more
2017 Toyota Prius Prime named Green Car of the Year by Weekly Driver News Service For the second straight year, Toyota has been awarded World Green Car honors at the New York International Auto Show. The Toyota Prius Prime was named this year’s winner after its sibling, the Toyota Mirai, earned the award last year. … Read more
2017 Honda CR-V: Top-selling SUV still reigns by James Raia For more than 20 years, the Honda CR-V has ideally defined the Japanese manufacturer’s reputation. It makes vehicles with a rare combination of style, efficiency, practicality and versatility. It was hard to complain about previous Honda CR-V editions. It’s been the country’s best-selling compact SUV … Read more
2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid: handsome, comfortable, efficient by James Raia Ford introduced its alternative energy lineup, including the Ford Fusion Hybrid, in early 2009 as 2010 models. The midsize sedan is now well into its second generation with a healthy list of upgrades for 2017. The Fusion Hybrid has been the most attractive hybrid sedan … Read more
2017 Volkswagen Passat: Versatile like a blue blazer by James Raia Among the manufacturer’s most enduring models, the 2017 Volkswagen Passat extends the eighth generation of the midsize sedan to its sixth year. The Passat, German for “trade wind,” is an elder automotive statesman well into its fourth decade. There’s little flash or overt technology, … Read more
2017 Hyundai Veloster: sporty look, lackluster ride by James Raia The Hyundai Veloster was introduced seven years ago as the South Korean manufacturer’s first coupe. A year later, a turbo-changed edition debuted. The 2017 edition is the continuation of the first generation of the odd-looking compact with sporty ambitions. The 2017 Hyundai Veloster has unique … Read more
NCDOT Awards 2017 Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grants by RALEIGH – Twelve municipalities and one county from across the state will receive assistance with bicycle and pedestrian planning, thanks to grants awarded this month by the N.C. Department of Transportation. Recipients were selected from a pool of 18 applications by an awards committee comprised of … Read more
2017 Toyota Avalon Hybrid: Stylishly efficient by James Raia When your older sibling is the most popular hybrid vehicle in history, the pressure is on. Could the Toyota Avalon Hybrid hold its own while its ever-expanding Prius family members thrive? The answer is a resounding yes. Introduced in late 2012, the 2017 Toyota Avalon Hybrid … Read more
2017 Geneva International Motor Show: New cars galore by Weekly Driver News Service As arguably the most important international auto show, the Geneva International Motor Show will this year offer its usual complement of debuts and concepts in the ever-changing automotive industry. The year’s show, scheduled March 9-19, will be held in its traditional neutral … Read more