February, 2017 - Car Reporters

28Feb

By Emma SchmidtNo Comments

Toyota

Succumbing to the Pressure

In the automotive market, there are often cars that are built as a reaction to the pressure from the competition. When one automaker builds a style of vehicle the rest have to follow, especially if the trend is successful on the first vehicle. Soon we see an entire market change toward this new style of vehicle that’s no longer new but a successful and impressive class of vehicle. This was certainly the case as SUVs began to get smaller and that part of the market hasn’t even reached its peak yet, but there’s another part of the market that’s changing and more automakers are getting on board than ever; the hot hatch. (more…)

25Feb

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Mazda

2017 Mazda CX-9: Looks and Fun for You

The Mazda brand has become known as one of the most impressive and fun to drive brands on the market today. This is the brand of vehicle you want when you’re looking for the driving dynamics that will make a huge difference on the road and provide you with the ride you want. When you need the space for a family to ride along you might think it’s time to hang up the fun to drive small vehicles, but the Mazda CX-9 would beg to differ. While it’s not small, it does bring in the ride you want and the fun you’ve been after, even when you have to tote the family along with you. (more…)

The Malibu let the Accord in and the Rest is History

24Feb

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

Chevrolet, Honda

The Malibu let the Accord in and the Rest is History

The mid 1970s was a time of transition for the American automobile market. For years the cars built by our domestic brands were large and imposing, giving us vehicles that offered massive size and weight but did very little to adhere to the new emissions and fuel regulations. In fact, one exercise in the failure of the domestic brands to change and adapt was found in the fact that Honda was able to transform a Chevrolet Impala and make it pass the new emissions standards that GM claimed were impossible to meet. (more…)

22Feb

By Rocco PennNo Comments

News

Formula E Racing is Getting Serious

The electric racing series that started out as an experiment has been around for three seasons now and is ready to make some changes for the upcoming 2018 season. This is a racing series that was started in 2014 and has been gaining ground and teams over the past few years since it began. There are more and more big names being added and teams from Jaguar, McLaren and Faraday Future have all been added to the list. Another new way this series is becoming more serious and like the rest of racing is with a new chassis supplier that will built the cars for the 2018 season and beyond. (more…)

2017 Subaru Impreza: Stepping Up with a New Model

20Feb

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Subaru

2017 Subaru Impreza: Stepping Up with a New Model

For the 2017 model year the Subaru Impreza is one of the new models added to the automotive lineup to be completely rebuilt. Although it’s been upgraded and comes with a rebuilt design, this car is still a true Subaru through and through. The pure Subaru aspects of a perfect flat four engine, the AWD handling and the sporty fun are still part of the car that now has a sharper steering dynamic, stiffer chassis and more refined suspension. You’ll love the way this new version of the Impreza leave and impression on you with just a simple test drive. (more…)

17Feb

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Audi

Automotive Logos Have Meaning

Often the logo we see of an automotive company has a deeper meaning behind it than just what you see. Some of the most complex logos such as Porsche and Alfa Romeo offer intricate histories and tell a story with that simple picture. Other logos are pretty simple to figure out such as the Ford oval but some simple logos actually have more meaning that you might expect. these logos can trace their history back nearly a century or more to show us what the thought process was when the logo became a reality that we see on the cars built by that company today. (more…)

16Feb

By Emma SchmidtNo Comments

Volkswagen

2017 Volkswagen Beetle: A Modern Icon

You might not think much at all when you see the Volkswagen Beetle models driving in your area, or you might enjoy playing the “punch buggy” game with your family and friends. Either way, when you see the Beetle on the road this is a car that’s been sold more than any other car that’s ever been on the market. That alone demands your respect when you see this car. If you’re thinking of driving something that has delighted more people than any other vehicle ever has, consider driving the Volkswagen Beetle that continues to the icon we love to enjoy on the road. (more…)

13Feb

By Rocco PennNo Comments

Chrysler

Chrysler Knows We Love Our Technology

There’s something to be said for the advances made in technology over the years. Many times over we’ve seen vehicles that offer more than previous models and every year it seems like there’s a new piece of tech that makes it so we can be even more connected than ever. Because we tend to admire tech and the capabilities we can enjoy when improvements are made, it only makes sense for us to admire the Chrysler Pacifica minivan because it’s one of the most technologically advanced minivans that have ever come to the market. (more…)

Experience the Fun in an Amazing Convertible

10Feb

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Buick

Experience the Fun in an Amazing Convertible

At some point in our driving experiences we all dream of being behind the wheel of a gorgeous convertible car with the wind blowing through our hear, the sun beating down on us, and the enjoyment of the fresh air feeling that we love. That picture of freedom, of the open road and of pure driving enjoyment has been depicted in movies for many years and has been part of our desires ever since we learned to drive. When you’re looking for a great vehicle to enjoy this amazing experience, the one you want is the Buick Cascada. (more…)

8Feb

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

News

Are You Capable of Parallel Parking

The ability to pull into a space and fit between two other vehicles while nestled up next to a curb is probably the type of parking that’s bewitched more of us than any other part of driving on the roadways. There are rules to how you should perform this maneuver and for many driving tests you need to know how to do this in order to pass the test. That seriously puts the pressure on you when you have to parallel park while your instructor is watching ready to give you a passing or failing score and deny or grant your license. (more…)