2017 Nissan Titan improved, but still trails truck pack by James Raia The automotive landscape is dominated by large trucks. The Ford F-Series, Chevy Silverado and Ram pick-ups are perennially the country’s top-selling vehicles. So what are the other guys supposed to do to sell trucks? Nissan, which launched the Titan in late 2003, decided … Read more
The Weekly Driver Podcast, Episode 4, Ferrari owner Bill Finkbeiner by James Raia Automotive legend Enzo Ferrari began his legacy under the brand name Auto Avio Costruzioni in 1940. Seven years later, the Ferrari brand debuted with the 125S with a 1.5-liter V12 engine. The exotic Italian supercar with its famous black prancing horse, yellow … Read more
The race to improve electric cars globally heats up quickly by Sponsored Content SPONSORED CONTENT Last week, USA Today reported Daimler, maker Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen would launch long-range electric cars. As such, what is the likelihood of electric cars being the first and only car your grandchildren will know? One consideration is defining the use … Read more
The Weekly Driver Podcast – Episode 3 – Hybrid Hype by Weekly Driver News Service The 2000 Toyota Prius was the first nationally available hybrid vehicle in the United States. A few months earlier, Honda introduced the Insight, the so-called “Peanut Car.” But it’s never made much of an impact in its original edition or … Read more
Zynga CSR Racing 2 honors Ferrari 70th anniversary by Weekly Driver News Service Owning a Ferrari is a lifelong dream for many performance car enthusiasts. But not many vehicle owners get to have their dream come true. But in conjunction the supercar’s 70th anniversary, Zynga a leading social game developer, has launched its homage to … Read more
Three Big Impact Ford Vehicles for Small Businesses by Sponsored Content SPONSORED CONTENT Ford vehicles are popular among most small and medium businesses. The consistent performance, unmatched design, passenger comfort, cargo ferrying and powerful features make the vehicles unsurpassed. Considering the manufacturer’s major impact, what are its current most popular vans? Here are three for … Read more
The joys of driving in comfort, improved health by James Raia Drivers who don’t like to drive rarely understand the mindset of drivers who like to drive. If you’re in the latter category, negotiating a winding country road, a haul through a mountainous state or barrelling across a desert are welcomed joys. But even for … Read more
The Weekly Driver Podcast – Episode 2 – Cars We’ve Owned by James Raia Every family has cars, some long gone, some inherited by children or found in grandpa’s garage decades later. A vehicle’s pedigree is at least half the fun when discussing family cars. It could be something rare or a just a favorite … Read more
German motorhome cost million, will carry your car by Weekly Driver News Service Recreational vehicle enthusiasts, like car and truck owners, have varied preferences in the modes of travel. Add to the list the Variomobil Signature 1200. The bus-sized motorhome features a 523 horsepower Mercedes-Benz engine, and it can carry another Mercedes-Benz or another car … Read more
World’s most expensive car? Lamborghini Veneno Roadster by James Raia The Lamborghini Veneno debuted at the Geneva International Auto Show in 2013 with a price tag of $ 3.9 million. It was followed by the Veneno Roadster with a price tag of $ 4.5 million. Nine were made, according to the website autoguide.com, and are … Read more