Alice Wagner, Author at Car Reporters

11Dec

By Alice WagnerNo Comments

News

A Convertible that Outsells the Coupe

The thought of a two-door, three if you count the hatch, SUV is one that seems a bit strange for most of us to fathom, but Land Rover has been offering us the Range Rover Evoque Coupe with this layout for a few years. This setup seems a bit different, but it was the basis of being able to offer this SUV as a convertible as well, which also seems like an odd choice when you’re looking for an SUV to drive. Typically, we like to think of an SUV as a rugged and capable model that can do much more on and off the road. (more…)

27Oct

By Alice WagnerNo Comments

Fiat, News

You Know You’re Special When…

What seems to be one of the greatest ways that we can celebrate the success and fame of a person or organization? Over the course of history, or at least since postage stamps were used to send letters and packages around the world the most famous or influential people have been commemorated on stamps. We’ve seen events and historical figures on these stamps and we celebrate them on an annual basis with a variety of holiday style stamps as well. There have been a number of cars that have made their way to stamps over the years as well and one, in particular, is being honored. (more…)

The Murky World of Self-Driving Cars (Part 2)

28Sep

By Alice WagnerNo Comments

News, Safety, Tech

The Murky World of Self-Driving Cars (Part 2)

We are heading toward a world where cars will eventually be able to drive themselves and that frightens some people and excites others. There are many questions regarding the possibility of turning over the controls of a vehicle to the computers and systems that are offered to handle the work involved in getting you where you need to go. We can romanticize about what it will be like to ride in a car and not have to pay attention to the road, but that seems to be a long ways off with more questions than answers; here are some of those questions: (more…)

20Sep

By Alice WagnerNo Comments

News, Volkswagen

The TDI Models are Making a Comeback

If you thought the TDI models offered in the US were dead and never to return, you might actually be wrong in some cases. The Volkswagen models that are offered for sale were thought to be only those that run on gasoline or use hybrid powertrains after the scandal that took place nearly two years ago. While the vehicles offered with the GTI engines and the regular gasoline engines are great to drive, this has left us longing for the old performance of the TDI models that we loved on the road for several years. (more…)

2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4: Practical Sedan Driving

10Sep

By Alice WagnerNo Comments

Mitsubishi, News

2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4: Practical Sedan Driving

When you hear the name Mitsubishi Mirage you might not get excited right away and no one would expect you to be overjoyed by this car. Even in the new G4 sedan form of what has been one of the lowest-priced cars on the market for several years, your heart doesn’t skip a beat with the Mirage, but it could. If you’re looking for a car that makes a lot of sense for you when you need to handle the driving duties you have on a daily basis, this is a car that you know you can trust to get the job done. (more…)

An Automotive Woodstock that Happens Every Year

4Sep

By Alice WagnerNo Comments

News

An Automotive Woodstock that Happens Every Year

Those who are familiar with what Woodstock was or that attended this historic music festival most likely have some wonderful memories of the event and what took place. This long music explosion that played to massive crowds in Woodstock, NY was one of the largest gatherings of musicians and fans in recorded history. While many younger readers might not understand this reference, and I might be dating myself a bit, you can understand the idea of a place that offers what feels like a large party to celebrate music and fun that can take several days. (more…)

1Aug

By Alice WagnerNo Comments

Honda, News

Oh, the Clarity

Our future on this planet is unclear. If we’re to believe some of the hype, the human race may end up producing enough waste to flood the earth as the polar ice caps are melted down to nothing. If you’re on the other side of that argument, we’ll be just fine and we can continue living life as we have been. It’s no secret, however, that many auto manufacturers have been looking to decrease our dependency on oil and with some moderate success. It’s not often that the automotive industry does something so futuristic and mind-blowing that its production is limited to a very specific market, but Honda has managed to make that happen. (more…)

23Jul

By Alice WagnerNo Comments

Honda, News

Honda’s Commitment to the Environment

Knowing the true intention of the businesses we frequent is always a good thing, and transparency is key. We like to know if we’re purchasing something from a company with a solid set of core values, especially when they align with our own morals. If a particular business shows a connection with the changing and growing world around them, it makes it easier for us to want to be a part of it all. If a company takes care of their employees and the surrounding community, it’s a heartwarming feeling to be able to support their efforts. (more…)

20Jul

By Alice WagnerNo Comments

Mazda, News

The Global Demand Required Change

Mazda announced in December their move of the CX-3 crossover production to the Hofu Plat No.1 in Yamaguchi, Japan. While the CX-3 is still becoming a hot seller in the US, the worldwide demand for this SUV has grown exponentially since the vehicle has become a global product. With this move Mazda hopes to be able to meet the demand for this product and have a more flexible production system in order to meet the continually increasing demand for their impressive SUVs that are fun to drive and active on the road which consumers love. (more…)

A Subcompact Crossover You’re Sure to Love

14Jul

By Alice WagnerNo Comments

Kia, News

A Subcompact Crossover You’re Sure to Love

Kia is making waves this year by bringing us a few new vehicles to enjoy on the market that will be offered for us to have the drive and quality we want from this brand. Kia has gone from being one of the bargain basement brands to a name that we associate with great looking, feature filled cars that are easy and impressive to drive. For this new model year Kia has brought us the Kona that we already admire and enjoy and now they have chosen to bring is the new Kia Stonic to be the next new offering for us. (more…)