January, 2017 - Car Reporters

16Jan

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

News

An Income Opportunity

The idea of driving for Uber or any other ride hailing service is attractive to many of us, but not everyone has a car. The ability to make money when you aren’t at your normal job is a great way to make use of your downtime, but when you live in a large city it’s often not a good idea to have your own vehicle because of the costs involved and the traffic that has to be dealt with. While this limits your ability to make money with your car, many people live their whole lives without ever driving a car. (more…)

Another Way the Volkswagen Golf Stands Out

13Jan

By Emma SchmidtNo Comments

Volkswagen

Another Way the Volkswagen Golf Stands Out

We know and love the Volkswagen Golf for being one of the most versatile and transitional vehicles on the market today. This car is one of the original hot hatches for the excitement it offers, is a car that has been used as a wagon to add more space in the Sportwagen model and now comes in the new AWD Alltrack to be a go everywhere and do everything type of vehicle. As one of the most versatile cars on the market today the Golf is a car that offers us more choices and even in its natural form it’s a car you can love to drive. (more…)

11Jan

By Rocco PennNo Comments

News

It’s Winter Out There

The Northeast may get pummeled with snow and ice, the Midwest can’t make up its mind, the South barely notices a difference and the West has all four seasons at one time, and the extreme north is stuck in a wintry mix all the time, we seem to be challenged when it comes to driving. Whether it’s because preparations weren’t made or because driving habits weren’t changed, there is an increase in the number of accidents on the roads when snow and ice are a factor while driving. If you’ve been lucky so far and haven’t experienced any challenges on the road, here are some things to keep in mind for the winter months: (more…)

11Jan

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

News

The Sales Duds of 2016

Every year we have some vehicles that sell better than expected but other just don’t seem to make the cut for sales. This happens every year and with gas prices being lower than they have been in a long time the SUVs and trucks of the world have sold more than ever. It also helps that these two segments have more competitors in the market than ever before. While 2016 was the first year in history that SUVs outsold sedans on the market, there are still some vehicles that just didn’t quite get where they needed to regardless of the style the bring, here are some of those for you to enjoy: (more…)

9Jan

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

News

Are We Small Crossover Crazy?

While there is a certain value to crossovers becoming smaller the question is whether or not we’ve gone too far? The benefits to a smaller crossover SUV are many, you can park them easier, drive them easier, have the added space you need but not feel like the vehicle is overgrown and you can enjoy reasonable fuel mileage from these small and active vehicles. Calling a vehicle a crossover means you could have AWD on the model and expect to have a higher stance with better overall ground clearance than on other models, but have we gone too far? (more…)

Chevrolet had Two Recent Champions in Homestead

6Jan

By Emma SchmidtNo Comments

Chevrolet

Chevrolet had Two Recent Champions in Homestead

The Homestead-Miami Speedway is the home to the final weekend of racing for the NASCAR series each year and is where the champions are born. This year, a likely and long-time champion was crowned once again, but in a fashion that he hadn’t experienced in the past. Jimmie Johnson, driver of the number 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet SS won the Sprint Cup Series but under different rules he had dealt with in the past. As a six-time previous champion, the changes that NASCAR has made, have made it more competitive to the end and no longer just a matter of amassing points or position. (more…)

Toyota is Becoming Environmentally Responsible

6Jan

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

Toyota

Toyota is Becoming Environmentally Responsible

As the largest auto manufacturer in the world and one of the most impactful companies for the American economy, Toyota has laid out a plan to become more environmentally responsible and friendly over the next several years. This positive impact plan has been outlined and already put in place for Toyota to show a positive change right away. Over the past year this company has already reduced the water usage in North American by nearly 100 million gallons and plans to add a 7.75 megawatt solar setup at the new Toyota headquarters in Plano, Texas to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions by 7,122 metric tons. (more…)

Chevrolet has Charging Solutions for the new Bolt EV

3Jan

By Rocco PennNo Comments

Chevrolet

Chevrolet has Charging Solutions for the new Bolt EV

As the newest full-time EV on the market and the first one from Chevrolet the Bolt EV will be offered with options that you want when you buy this car. The Bolts offers you a full 238 miles of EV range from a full charge and after the federal tax credit this car comes to a price that’s less than $30,000 to be one of the most affordable EV cars ever built. To go along with the new Bolt you can choose to purchase new charging options for your Bot to ensure you’ll have the right way to keep your vehicle charged and on the road. (more…)

2017 Toyota Highlander: Midsize Perfection

3Jan

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Toyota

2017 Toyota Highlander: Midsize Perfection

We’ve loved the Highlander for many years and it’s become one of those iconic vehicles on the road. This is an SUV that offers you the safety you want, the space you need and the ability to carry you and your family to any grand adventure you want. This SUV has a new suite of standard safety systems to give you the items you want like active cruise control and automatic collision avoidance while providing you with a living space that can be turned into a cargo space easily. This is still one of the best SUVs you can buy on the market, as it has been for many years. (more…)