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
Lily Tomlin takes on General Motors nearly 40 years ago by James Raia Nearly 40 years ago, Lily Tomlin replaced Judy Carney on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, the NBC Comedy Series. Tomlin portrayed many iconic characters during her four-year tenure on the program, including switchboard telephone operator Ernestine Tomlin. In one of her most well-remembered … 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
Ferrari F430 once owned by President Trump set for auction by James Raia The Pope prefers a Fiat 500. President Donald Trump prefers a Ferrari — at least he did for a few years. But the 2007 Ferrari F430 F1 Coupe, purchased new by the former businessman, is now up for auction by its second … 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
Mercedes-Benz breaks from tradition with first pickup by James Raia For some purists, viewing a Mercedes-Benz station wagon is odd. Now the German luxury carmaker is further expanding tradition with its first pick-up truck. The latest version of the Mercedes-Benz X-Class concept will be presented at the Geneva International Motor Show. It will be available … Read more
Mercedes-Benz recalls 1 million cars after 51 fuse fires by James Raia Another day, another recall. This time it’s Mercedes-Benz. Parent company Daimler AG announced it’s recalling one million newer-model Mercedes-Benz vehicles globally after 51 fires were reported because of a defective fuse. The vehicles affected: certain C-class, E-class and CLA cars and GLA and … Read more
Charity offers free Aston Martin, chat with James Bond by James Raia Donate to charity and have a chance to win an Aston Martin and hang out with Daniel Craig, the actor who played James Bond, Agent 007. That’s the incentive provide of United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) to support its mission. The fundraising … Read more
Trophy Trucks: Modifying for movement, speed by James Raia Trophy trucks race in the highest class of off-road competition and have one goal — moving fast in the desert. But the high speed doesn’t mean barreling down a straight, well-paved asphalt road. Rather, trophy truck racing is contested on the craziest terrain found in the … Read more
Cars3: The future is now, but has Paul Newman returned? by Weekly Driver News Service The release of Cars3 is less than four months away, but the marketing of the third film in the increasingly popular series has begun in earnest. The movie was announced months ago, but the trailer for the film debuted appropriately … Read more