A Guide to Choosing A Tow Truck Company In Your Area by Sponsored Content SPONSORED CONTENT Drivers share a fear of mechanical issues wreaking havoc with our vehicles. Whether you’re on the freeway home after a long day at work, preparing to take the kids to school, or simply letting your car warm up on … Read more
2017 Toyota Prius Prime has short shift, not short shrift by James Raia The transfer today for stage 4 of the Amgen Tour of California took me from Morro Bay to Santa Clarita, California, and I’ve now driven a 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid for a week. I’ve covered 775 miles and averaged 55.9 … Read more
2017 Toyota Prius Prime: Fuel efficient, safety galore by James Raia After nearly six full days of driving the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid during the Amgen Tour California, I stopped for my first refuel about two hours into a 3 1/2-hour evening drive from San Jose to Morro Bay, California. The route was … Read more
Jerry Seinfeld set to auction rare Lotus super car in Texas by James Raia Jerry Seinfeld is known for his passion for Porsche cars. But the comedian has a vast interest in all kinds of automobiles, including a rare Lotus he’s now going sell at auction. The 2009 Lotus Exige S260 sports coupe will be … Read more
2017 Toyota Prius Prime fares well on the long, winding road by James Raia After two days of brief, round-trip commutes of only a few miles each way from Harvey’s to Heavenly Mountain Resort, I returned today from South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento in my test vehicle, a 2017 Toyota Prius Prime. It’s a plug-in … Read more
24 Hours of Le Mans documentary featured on Amazon Prime by Weekly Driver News Service The 24 Hours of Le Mans is arguably the most iconic event in automobile racing. Now subscribers to Amazon Prime will soon have an unprecedented access to the entire 24 hours of the race. Le Mans: Racing is Everything will … Read more
Elio Motors sputters again, will miss promised job deadline by James Raia As if Elio Motors hasn’t had enough setbacks, now Paul Elio, the company’s owner and founder, says he’ll miss the deadline for the hiring of 1,500 jobs he promised for workers to staff the fledgling company’s manufacturing plant in Shreveport, Louisiana. A report … Read more
2017 Toyota Prius Prime: Cool technology for modern hybrid by James Raia The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid is the most upscale addition to the Prius family. Its exterior design removes the stodgy image of many of the models in the ountry’s best-selling hybrid lineup. The Prime’s interior is chock-full of technology, most visibly … Read more
Pacific Coast Dream Machines: All things for all engines by James Raia The recent 27th annual Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show was exactly as billed. Trailer queens to muscle cars, dragsters to junkers, rarities to one-of-kind machines that looked like they were made for Mad Max movies, were all displayed at the Half Moon Bay … Read more
Car-Buying Trends for 2017 and Beyond by Weekly Driver News Service SPONSORED CONTENT Millions of new cars are sold every year, and the car-buying experience can be a hassle for many consumers. The traditional process of purchasing a new car involves a lot of time visiting dealers and price negotiation. Today, consumers are looking for … Read more