Brands - Car Reporters

29Jan

By Emma SchmidtNo Comments

Chevrolet

What Was the Chevrolet HHR?

There was one challenge with the Chevrolet HHR, it was too little too late in the market. The HHR was built in the middle of the previous decade, before the floor fell out of the automotive industry around the world, and at the time it was built this vehicle was thought to be one thing; a PT Cruiser wanna be. Yes, that’s what this car was thought to be even though the HHR offers a larger style, a square build and the ability to show where it came from, those who weren’t in know; which is most of the world, thought this was a copycat version of the PT Cruiser from Chrysler. (more…)

27Jan

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Ram

A Record Setting Parade

Companies have been setting various records around the world regarding the size of a flag towed around a track and how far it’s been towed and the number of vehicles in one place of one time for many years. Each time they do this the numbers get bigger to try and set new records each time in order to recreate the numbers for the Guinness World Record books. As much as it might seem a publicity stunt, and you can bet each one of these new records is certainly a publicity event, it’s pretty cool to see what and how these records are being set. (more…)

25Jan

By Emma SchmidtNo Comments

Mazda

Mazda Racing Keeps Getting Bigger

If you’re considering entering a racing segment of the world, the Mazda Motorsports racing series would be a great place to be. For several years the SCCA Runoffs have paid out handsomely and many Mazda club racers are getting paid to race. The Mazda Motorsports racing segment has become the hottest part of racing in the world, making it easy to see why so many racers want to race the MX-5 Miata races that happen nearly every weekend around the world. Let’s take a look at why you want to get into racing with Mazda. (more…)

25Jan

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

Jeep

No Specifics, but New Jeeps

Jeeps We’ve discussed several new Jeep models that are on their way with the dates they will show up on our market. We know the Wrangler will be new for the 2018 model year; the Grand Cherokee will make its way to our market for 2019 and the tow new lineup toppers, the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer will both be in place as early as 2020. What we don’t know as far as complete details are the dates for the new Wrangler pickup truck and the new hybrid version of the Wrangler. Both of these continue to be a mystery to us. (more…)

23Jan

By Rocco PennNo Comments

Ford

2017 Ford Transit: The Highly Configurable Work Van

If you own a business or are part of an organization that needs a van that can get the job done with regards to transportation and the ride needed, the right vehicle for you to drive is the Ford Transit. This is one of the most highly configurable vans on the market today and its one that offers you the ride quality and equipment you want. No matter the type of work you do or the organization you belong to, the Ford Transit is a large van that can handle the job for you. (more…)

20Jan

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Honda

Amazing Performance from Honda Last Year

The 2016 model year was a stellar year for the automotive industry with more sales of new vehicles than any other year in the history of the industry. With these impressive sales over the past twelve months, the expectation is that most automakers would have experienced exceptional sales in the segments they compete in over that time. Honda has been one of our favorite brands over the past several decades and certainly is a brand that we trust for reliability, resale value and longevity when we want a vehicle that’s perfect to drive on the road. (more…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)