Brands - Car Reporters

Honda Opens New Silicon Valley Facility to Advance Connected Mobility

23Jul

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

Brands, Honda

Honda Opens New Silicon Valley Facility to Advance Connected Mobility

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda today marked the opening of its new Silicon Valley R&D facility, using the occasion to unveil a refreshed 2016 Accord featuring Honda's first application of Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Honda also announced a new open innovation R&D initiative, Honda Xcelerator, which will provide resources to breakthrough technology innovators to help rapidly develop prototypes with the potential to transform the automotive experience. (more…)

19Jul

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

BMW, Brands

2016 BMW 6 Series: Continued Greatness

The BMW 6 Series has been one of the most famous, celebrated and exalted cars on the market for many years. Whether that’s because of the top of the line engineering that goes into this car or the fact it is really a car lineup by itself is hard to figure, but either way this is a car worthy of a great deal of attention and enthusiasm. Offering you a coupe, a convertible and even the four-door Gran Coupe gives you a great choice between the styles of car you want. If you choose to have the M added to the name, well you get the M6 which is considered to be the high end sport model which is extremely exciting to drive. (more…)

2016 Ford Fiesta: A Smart Subcompact Car

14Jul

By Rocco PennNo Comments

Brands, Ford

2016 Ford Fiesta: A Smart Subcompact Car

The Ford Fiesta is a small car and one of the least expensive vehicles on the entire car market. This makes it a great choice for those who are just starting out and are budget-conscious. the Fiesta comes in a variety of builds such as the five-door hatchback, the four-door sedan, and the Fiesta ST that gives a fantastic power punch. Not only does the Fiesta come in a size and with the equipment to be a great subcompact car, but with the fuel efficiency so many want in order to get more out of a tank of gas so as to not spend all the disposable income on gas. (more…)

Prices Revealed for the Special Edition Toyota Models

10Jul

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Brands, Toyota

Prices Revealed for the Special Edition Toyota Models

Toyota has announced the two Special Edition models will have extremely affordable pricing for both vehicles. The Camry will show up with a price of $26,550 and the Corolla will cost $21,470. These prices allow us to enjoy the benefits of higher end features with better performance parts that allow these two to be limited run vehicles that are both affordable and will certainly be highly sought after in the States. Whether it’s a great marketing ploy or really a much better version of what is already being offered it’s hard to tell, but the reality is, we are taking notice, especially when the pricing is so reasonable. (more…)

7Jul

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Audi, BMW, Brands, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, News, Porsche, Subaru, Volkswagen

What You Drive Matters

No matter what your station in life is your ride is an important part of your image. As you get older and your responsibility grows with a spouse, children, pets and even the need to have versatility in your vehicle along with space what you really don’t want to do is sacrifice performance for practicality. In order to keep from feeling as if you have to give up the performance you deserve and desire over the practicality you want the best choice you can make is a vehicle that balances the two out for you. Here we have ten vehicles that offer both top performance and the practicality you need to keep your image up when it comes to your ride. (more…)

The Flagship from Buick; Perfect for America and China

7Jul

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Brands, Buick, News

The Flagship from Buick; Perfect for America and China

Buick has become one of the most popular brands in China and has been for many years. This makes any Buick a great fit in both China and America and the expectations for the LaCrosse in both countries is extremely high. The LaCrosse is attractive for its comfort and ease of drive and makes it great for both Americans who are ready to take that road trip along the multitude of roads of this country along with the executives in China who enjoy the comfort and style they can enjoy from the rear seat. (more…)

1Jul

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

Audi, Ford, Hyundai, MINI, Mitsubishi, News, Nissan

Hatchbacks that Go Farther

If the price of a gallon of gasoline ever made it back down to the price it was in the 1970s or even the early ‘80s we might never worry about fuel mileage again, but because that price continues to be as much or more than a gallon of milk, one of the most common questions dealers get for vehicles is “What is the gas mileage?” Gas mileage is measures under ideal driving and vehicle conditions; which mean you need to maintain your new car, truck, or SUV properly and drive at least somewhat conservatively in order to benefit from decent gas mileage. (more…)

The 2015 Kia Optima is Affordable Excellence

17Jun

By Alice WagnerNo Comments

Brands, Kia, News

The 2015 Kia Optima is Affordable Excellence

Kia has been climbing the ranks when it comes to the automotive industry. They are becoming a recognized brand that is known for affordability as well as quality. Kia has been producing vehicles for decades and has brought to market vehicles like the Sedona, Sorento, and Optima. The 2015 Kia Optima is proving to be a diamond in the rough. It is affordable excellence in the sedan market. (more…)

14Jun

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Brands, Ford, News

The RTR-X Mustang from 1969 Revisited

When generational changes occur for vehicles they often incorporate a huge amount of design and engineering changes. This can mean scrapping a design altogether in favor of a whole new look and feel for any vehicle to add the improvements and technological advances that are popular and being created at the time of the generational change. In 1969 the Mustang came out with a brand new design and look by creating a longer vehicle with a fastback and adding two more lights to become the Boss 302 model that was to become a car of pure joy and pleasure to drive and ride in. (more…)

9Jun

By Rocco PennNo Comments

Brands, Mazda, News

The Next Round of Zoom-Zoom

With the Mazda Miata having twenty-five years under its belt along with three generations the Miata has given us something we had not seen before in any roadster. The Miata offered us an affordable and reliable car that has the most engaging and dynamic driving experience. This two-seater roadster showed off with a suspension and handling that had not been seen before on any roadster as well as offering us something we had not experienced on a car of this style from the European market; reliability. (more…)