2018 Genesis G80: second-year upscale sedan shines

2018 Genesis G80: second-year upscale sedan shines by James Raia Now in the second spinoff year from Hyundai as its own luxury brand, the Genesis has quickly built its reputation as a worthy challenger in the upscale market. Style, craftsmanship and image mean a lot in the high-end segment. Value isn’t often a priority. Welcome … Read more

More troubles for Elio Motors, company failure imminent?

More troubles for Elio Motors, company failure imminent? by Weekly Driver News Service It’s hard to keep it up with the setbacks of Elio Motors. Failure now seems imminent. The latest woes of the fledgling company include another production delay until at least 2019, a public offering with hopes of raising $ 100 million and … Read more

2018 Acura TLX: Improved sedan still an underdog

2018 Acura TLX: Improved sedan still an underdog by James Raia The 2018 Acura TLX is the fifth year of the performance-oriented midsize luxury sedan. It’s matched against segment leaders from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz and it was upgraded this year to further find its way as the competition intensifies. Unveiled in April and available … Read more

Distracted driving can lead to death from behind the wheel

Distracted driving can lead to death from behind the wheel by James Raia It’s likely you’ve seen or heard the disturbing commercials and public service announcements about the dangers of texting while driving. The messages are broadcast often on television, radio and the internet. But the marketing campaign hasn’t been effective. The Canadian Broadcast Company … Read more

Long Beach to ban oversized vehicles in residential areas?

Long Beach to ban oversized vehicles in residential areas? by Sponsored Content The city of Long Beach, California, is moving forward with plans to ban long-term parking of oversized vehicles in residential neighborhoods. The Press-Telegram newspaper reports local Councilwoman Suzie Price saying the new law, if passed, would create consistency on the issue across the … Read more

2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid: Nice try, can’t match SUV stars

2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid: Nice try, can’t match SUV stars by James Raia The Nissan Rogue is a decade old. It arrived in late 2007 as a 2008 model and joined the quickly expanding crossover SUV segment. It was oddly named because it didn’t offer much to differentiate itself from well-established competitors. The 2017 Rogue … Read more

Stephen Curry nets two NBA titles, $201 million, Infiniti gig

Stephen Curry nets two NBA titles, 1 million, Infiniti gig by James Raia Stephen Curry has lead the Golden State Warriors to two NBA titles in the past three years. His achievements have resulted in the richest contract in the league’s history and new business relationships — like a global partnership with Infiniti. A few … Read more

Chevrolet Bolt set for early nationwide debut in August

Chevrolet Bolt set for early nationwide debut in August by Weekly Driver News Service The Chevrolet Bolt, the all-electric sedan with a 238-mile range that debuted in two states last December, will be available nationwide in August. General Motors’ recent announcement means the sedan’s full unveiling will occur one month sooner than originally planned. Dealers … Read more