2017 Kia Forte5: Unheralded hatchback shines tough segment by James Raia The 2017 Kia Forte5 is the hatchback trim of its more well-known sedan sibling. It’s reminiscent of the short-lived, defunct Volkswagen station wagon squareback that debuted in the late 1960s and ceased production six years later. The VW squareback was underpowered and quirky, but … Read more
The Weekly Driver Podcast #1 (Monterey Auto Week) by Weekly Driver News Service Welcome to the debut of The Weekly Driver podcast. Co-hosted by James Raia and Bruce Aldrich, the weekly podcast is an extension of the website, www.theweeklydriver.com. The latter has been published since 2004 and features new car reviews and articles on automotive … Read more
1955 Ford F100 best of show at Concours & Cocktails by James Raia Supercars, family heirlooms and affordable vintage vehicles are nothing new to the Monterey Peninsula, particularly during Classic Car Week. Gawk at a new multi-colored Rolls-Royce or a carbon-fiber Pagani. Admire a classic Aston Martin, Ferrari or Porsche. They’re all automotive works of … Read more
AmericanTrucks offers ,500 truck parts giveaway by admin AmericanTrucks has one of the quickest and most popular ways for Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and RAM truck owners to improve the looks and attitude of their vehicles — a wheel and tire upgrade. The aftermarket parts company is continuing to make it easy for its customers … Read more
2017 Toyota Corolla: Enduring sedan keeps getting better by James Raia The 2017 Toyota Corolla marks the enduring sedan’s 51st year. Through 11 generations, the former econobox-on-wheels has lifetime worldwide sales of 43 million through last year. Since 1997, when it surpassed the Volkswagen Beetle, the Corolla remains the best-selling car in history. A new … Read more
Mecum Auctions offers best bargain at Monterey Auto Week by James Raia John Kraman, a broadcaster for Mecum Auctions, has been enamored by automobiles for as long as he can remember. His father was a Pontiac and Oldsmobile salesman in the 1960s in Southern California, and his employment locations were Kraman’s after school playgrounds. As … Read more
National Truck Driving Championship Challenges Best of the Best by Sponsored Content SPONSORED CONTENT The annual three-day National Truck Driving Championship is held in August and features competitors from every state competing head-to-head in eight classes. They vie for the honor as the Bendix Grand Champion. One component of the competition stands out — knowledge … Read more
Know the rules before driving and parking in Calgary by Sponsored Content SPONSORED CONTENT Calgary attracts vistors from neighboring cities, other Canadiab provinces as well as the United States and other countries. It’s popular destination for tourists to sightsee and participate in the city’s diverse activities. But whether you visit to attend the Calgary Stampede, … Read more
Love or hate ’em, here are 15 cars gone after 2017 by James Raia One is 25 years old this year; others are still in their infancies. But for one reason or another, 15 cars including the iconic Dodge Viper, will cease production with their 2017 models. The powerhouse Viper, with is boisterous V-10, has … Read more
Cheap new tiny car Baojun E100 is GM’s China star by Weekly Driver News Service Forget the SmartCar, the Tata Nano in India or much-touted but non-existent Elio. Welcome the Baojun E100, China’s new electric tiny car. The new two-seat city cruiser, which has a wheelbase of 62.9 inches — about 11 inches shorter than … Read more