Kia retains top perch in J.D. Power annual quality study by James Raia Kia, the unheralded South Korean manufacturer still often scoffed at by mainstream car buyers, has achieved the top spot in the just-released J.D. Power annual report card on vehicle quality for a second consecutive year. With 72 problems reported per 100 vehicles, … Read more
Newcomer Genesis gets top J.D. Power quality honors by Weekly Driver News Service Genesis, the first-year automaker formerly top-line model in the Hyundai lineup, earned the highest ranking among 13 premium brands in the just-announced J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Initial Quality Study. The 31st annual study serves as the industry benchmark for new-vehicle quality measured … Read more
NEW CAR PREVIEW: Many changes for 2018 Toyota Camry by Weekly Driver News Service A higher sticker price and appreciably better gas mileage are among several big changes in store for the 2018 Toyota Camry. The top-selling sedan in the United States will make its nationwide debut later this summer. The eighth generation of the … Read more
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF: Driving nirvana with an asterisk by James Raia The Mazda MX-5 Miata is the best-selling and most polarizing roadster in history. It’s driving nirvana for its vast fan club. For others, it’s a too small, overrated phenomenon. But the MX-5’s numbers give credence to its enduring popularity. Since its debut … Read more
A few things to consider about insurance before towing by Sponsored Content Some friends recently had discussion – more like a heated debate – about whether or not a specially purchased roadside insurance assistance package before their upcoming road trip was a good idea. Once bickering stopped, we determined one friend had an auto insurance … Read more
The importance of regular car maintenance by Sponsored Content As the parent of teenagers now old enough to drive, we have a lot of discussions about drinking and driving, texting and driving and other essential safety concerns. Car maintenance is also important. I didn’t think we’d need to discuss the importance of car maintenance and … Read more
Classic Auto Week adds Ferrari Concours at Pebble Beach by James Raia Ferrari is likely the most popular supercar and the auto industry’s most powerful brand. It’s involved in nearly every avenue of high-end racing, exotic consumer cars offering and classic car shows. Now more than 75 years old, the iconic company was founded by … Read more
Hey, Ford F-150 owners: Win ,000 in parts from AmericanMuscle by Weekly Driver News Service As the best-selling vehicle in the United States, there are hundreds of thousands of Ford F-150 owners who’d want to win $ 7,000 in parts for their favorite trucks. AmericanMuscle.com is going to make that happen. A leading aftermarket provider … Read more
Unique giveaway will award two free Jeep Wranglers to one winner by Weekly Driver News Service Winning one free car is extraordinary. But what are the odds of winning two free cars? ExtremeTerrain, the off-road online merchant, will make it happen. It will give away two new 2018 JL Jeep Wranglers to one winner. The … Read more
Distracted Driving – Facts, Danger, Risks by Sponsored Content My daughter recently told me I was impatient. I had honked my car horn at the driver of the car ahead of me who didn’t seem to notice the red light where he was stopped had turned to green. I had waited the requisite five seconds … Read more