April, 2015 - Car Reporters

Four A’s, One B Given to the Jeep Grand Cherokee Car Seat Assembly

9Apr

By Rocco PennNo Comments

Brands, Jeep, News

Four A’s, One B Given to the Jeep Grand Cherokee Car Seat Assembly

SUVs are notorious for having less than stellar ratings for their infant seat compatibility. So much effort is put into designing for comfort that not enough attention is paid to the kids. After all, infants can't buy vehicles and shoppers aren't always sure how to make sure their car seats are secure. The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee scored perfectly on its ratings from Cars.com, other than getting a "B" rating for their booster seat compatibility. This is to be expected; booster seats have always been a challenge for car makers due to the strange way that seat belts must work with them while still being comfortable for adults in the back seat. (more…)

9Apr

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

Brands, Jeep

Thanks for the Jeep, Bob

It isn't every day that you get to see a game show winner. Television game shows often have a vehicle as their big prize and if this Jeep Wrangler is to be believed, Bob Barker helped the owner get their ride.

8Apr

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

Brands, Honda, News

The Honda Crosstour is Gone

Even Honda lays an egg every now and then. The Crosstour was one of them. The much-maligned crossover had it bad from the start and never really recovered both in reviews as well as sales. It was uninspiring, a stark contrast to things that the Japanese automaker has done in the last couple of years. We won't really miss it. We're just glad it didn't stick around for long enough to make it awkward when it left. (more…)

External Airbags? Why Didn’t I Think Of That?

8Apr

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

News

External Airbags? Why Didn’t I Think Of That?

The race is on for tech companies like Google, Apple, and others to build their own driverless vehicle. Google has prototypes, and it is rumoured that Apple does as well. Safety has been a big concern when it comes to the self-driving vehicles, with many arguing that it isn’t safe. Google has set out to prove those critics wrong by creating a completely safe vehicle for both passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. How you may ask? By adding external airbags to the car. It seems like an ingenious idea. Airbags have been standard of new cars, trucks, and SUV’s for many years now on the interior of the vehicles, why not on the exterior. Think how this could change driving as we know it today. With soft pillowy airbags on the exterior of the cars, it could cushion the accident and leav...

6Apr

By Rocco PennNo Comments

Bentley, Brands, Ferrari, Hummer, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Land Rover

Police Cars that Can Really Keep Up

It’s been a constant battle for many years all over the world for the Police Force to continually have cars that are built to chase down the fastest of criminals as well as offer the protection needed of any of the men or women in blue to stay as protected as they can. In many ways the Police have gained a serious advantage and several of them now have such cool cars to drive many of us would love to be able to take a ride in one, which unfortunately means being arrested, but it might just be worth it to be allowed to see what the Police have done to upgrade already awesome vehicles. Typically and what we are used to is a long line of Fords for the Police to drive, but many of them are stepping up the game to Hummers and Land Rovers that are capable of rolling over many off pavement...

eBay Motors has Buyers. Where are the Dealers?

4Apr

By Alice WagnerNo Comments

News

eBay Motors has Buyers. Where are the Dealers?

There are few websites that helped change the way vehicles were sold as much as eBay Motors. While goods and services were often sold online very easily 10-15 years ago, the car business was one that stayed in the brick and mortar world for as long as possible. Great strides have been made, but there's still room for improvement. With over 5 million vehicles sold on eBay Motors, it's a wonder that it hasn't picked up more steam amongst car dealers. The company is trying to change this with further initiatives to let dealers know the benefits and potential gains they can make by listing more of their inventory on the site. Those benefits would seem obvious, but there is still a disproportionate number of buyers compared to the number of vehicles available on the site. (more&helli...

2Apr

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Audi, Brands

The 2016 Audi A7: New and Improved

The Audi A7 has been loved for its amazing handling and great looks that make it a premier luxury car for you to enjoy. Across the line the A7 offers a sexy style that is often lost on a four-door sedan, but this car is one of many that have come out and said they are no longer four-door sedans by rather four-door coupes for owners take joy and pride in driving. The sophisticated style that is evident from the front to the back along with the gorgeous wheels that carry the car make it one luxury car that many would like to drive. Some of the favorite features of the car include the exterior which is elegant, sophisticated and pristine. The overall look will make your neighbors and friends jealous and you the talk of the neighborhood with your new badge of success. The handling is an...

1Apr

By Alice WagnerNo Comments

Brands, Dodge

2015 Dodge Journey Crossover Specs

Dodge has been a powerhouse in the Sports Utility Vehicle market for decades. With the popular Durango being a popular namesake and favorite SUV, Dodge has done it again with the 2015 Dodge Journey Crossover. Journey comes with seven trim levels: American Value Package, SE, SXT, SXT Plus, Crossroad, Limited, and R/T and provides plenty of options for everyone depending upon their lifestyles and needs. Journey has a starting MSRP of $20,295 and ranges on up to $30,895. On the 2015 Journey Crossover, you can expect to find plenty of details on the exterior. Eight colors are available, as well as sculpted front fenders flares, distinctive front fascia, crosshair grille, ring of fire LED taillamps, 8-wheel options to choose from, roof rack, and heated mirrors. Journey offers plenty of u...