Brands - Car Reporters

23Apr

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Dodge

The Power of the Viper in a Truck?

In the automotive world it seems there is nothing that is every off limits. We have witnessed all sorts of crazy contraptions whether it be from a tuner who has chosen to drop a massive V8 into a vehicle the size of a Smart Car or it’s a truck that was turned into a racing machine. Not often do we witness some of these crazy events from an actual manufacturer as most try and tow the center line to attract as many customers as they possibly can, but there has been one vehicle that was a blend and offered by a company that seemed to find a place in history to be a powerful and interesting vehicle. (more…)

15Apr

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Cadillac, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, GMC, Infiniti, Jeep, Land Rover, Mitsubishi, Nissan

Worst Automakers of 2016

While we put a concerted effort to creating lists of great accomplishments in the automotive world there are some instances when looking at those who prowl the bottom of the industry are worth the time and effort. Using information from Consumer Reports, automakers are judged based upon the lineup by ranking road test scores, predicted reliability, safety and owner satisfaction scores. With this information an educated ranking of the worst automakers can be accomplished, showing you what automakers have work to do to make it out of the basement and become one of the leaders in the industry, which some of these names have been in the past. (more…)

12Apr

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

Maserati

Adjusting the Goals

The name of Maserati comes with a great deal of clout and vehicles that are some of the most visually appealing to ever be made. The trident badge stands for quality, attention to detail, specific styling and a feeling of something seriously special. Even though Maserati has made some bold claims that the company would reach sales of 75,000 units by 2018, recent announcements seem to have that possibility in jeopardy and the goals may need to be adjusted. (more…)

9Apr

By Rocco PennNo Comments

BMW

2016 BMW i3: The Sporty EV Hatchback

While many of us enjoy the drive of the Nissan Leaf and the Chevrolet Volt the BMW i3 is where you want to be if you want to drive a car that offers some luxury features to the mix of EV equipment. The i3 has carbon fiber reinforcements and open space interior concept and can be had with a gasoline backup engine that helps make it a car that isn’t limited to where charging stations are placed like the Nissan Leaf. This is a great little EV hatchback that you can enjoy even while seeing the Bolt and Model 3 on the horizon from Chevrolet and Tesla. (more…)

6Apr

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Ford

Some News about Monopoly

Playing the Monopoly board game has been a cultural part of the heritage we have built in America. This popular board game has been around for many years and has been put in many forms to be a fun way for us to enjoy our favorite habit and become a captain of capitalism at the same time. There have been version of the game with sports themes, pet themes, movie themes, TV show themes and much more. This game has been changed to offer a modern style and way of doing business and it has been kept as a classic game that we all know and love. As one of the best-selling board games on the market Monopoly has a monopoly on our hearts and minds. (more…)

3Apr

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

Buick

Wait a Few Months and Buy the New Encore

If you are looking to buy a compact crossover SUV, and that does seem to be the trend on the market today, you should wait until fall and take a look at the new Buick Encore. For the 2017 model year the Encore is given a new look and some new technology and packages for you to have the vehicle you want in an upgraded fashion. This means only a few more months driving that beater you have been puttering around in as you wait for the right SUV for you, and the Encore certainly sounds like the right SUV. (more…)

23Mar

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

BMW

2016 BMW X1: Small but Mighty

In the automotive industry we have seen vehicles continually get smaller, especially the SUVs that make up a large portion of the market now. The BMW X1 is the smallest SUV offered by BMW and is a lot less utility than it is a larger car to drive. In fact this vehicle is small enough that BMW has classified it as an SAV or Sport Activity Vehicle, taking away the thought of any utility at all from this little machine. What you get with the X1 is a higher ride height than the sedans but the driving dynamics of the sports sedans to make it a well-blended vehicle for you to enjoy. (more…)

19Mar

By Rocco PennNo Comments

Toyota

What’s the Holdup?

We were supposed to already see the new subcompact crossover SUV on the market for Toyota. This SUV would carry the name of the C-HR that was shown in concept form and offer the same polarizing good looks and futuristic body structure, but somehow this new small SUV has been delayed. Did this SUV end up needing a revision in style due to costs? Are we going to get an SUV that looks completely different and be let down by the fact we were expecting to see something similar to what was shown at the various shows this vehicle came to? (more…)

15Mar

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

BMW, Chevrolet, Fiat, Ford, Mazda, MINI, Porsche, Scion, Volkswagen

When Fun Meets Efficiency

When we buy a car we normally need it to be the right vehicle for every driving situation we run into. In some cases this is just fine, but if you really want a car that is fun on the road with the curve hugging ability to take on any challenge thrown at it but you also want to be able to drive this car on a daily basis that severely limits your choices. This list is a group of cars that are all a lot of fun to drive, with some of the best technology and performance for you to enjoy, and they all will deliver more than thirty mpg for you to enjoy the drive every day. (more…)

11Mar

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Ford

Does Ford Need Suggestions for the New Bronco?

We have heard the announcement that a new Bronco to start the sixth-generation of the awesome SUV will begin by the year 2020, but Ford has yet to give us any idea of what this new vehicle will look like. With this ever so slight hesitation in Ford the folks at Bronco6G.com have come up with several different looks they think will make a huge difference and be the Bronco we all want to see on the road. From what I can see they certainly aren’t far off at all, let’s take a look at their idea of what this new version of one of our old favorites will be. (more…)