Brands - Car Reporters

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…)

How Much Bang Can You Get for the Buck? (Pt 1)

6Jun

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Audi, BMW, Brands, Chevrolet, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, News, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Scion, Smart, Toyota, Volkswagen

How Much Bang Can You Get for the Buck? (Pt 1)

When we buy vehicles, those of us who are car enthusiasts want to know how much horsepower can be had for the money we spend. This is the statistic that we are looking for and want answered even before the performance numbers are discussed. Most of us are also on some form of a budget for our car purchases and give us the ability to buy the most car we can get for the money. Here is what you can buy in a variety of horsepower categories along with the prices you should expect to pay. (more…)

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Rocks Star: a Marriage of Mopar Parts

3Jun

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Brands, Jeep, News

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Rocks Star: a Marriage of Mopar Parts

We love the Wrangler. That statement is almost as short and to the point as a Jeep press release where they would rather see their Wrangler do the talking for itself rather than tell you all about it. The Rubicon model that made its way to Geneva recently gave Europeans a look at what we enjoy seeing on a daily basis as this Wrangler showed off with awesome Mopar Accessories to make it a Wrangler that is loaded up with goodies to enjoy and with the yellow paint that was chosen, the Jeep stole the show over many other off road competitors, even on a turntable platform. (more…)

28May

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

Brands, News, Toyota

The Complacent Era is Over

For a full decade the midsized truck segment had only a few offerings which came with little competition. With no entries from both Ford and GM, many of the automakers that still had players in this category left them to give similar features and style year over year with no changes as they sucked up the segment and brought it down from the heights it once was. The end of this era is finally over with the release of the two midsized truck offerings from GM, the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. Having these two show up in the style and capability they offer has sent many of the other truck building teams back to the concept room to come up with a new look and feel for their midsized trucks to be competitive. (more…)

Chevrolet To Honor Military and Veterans With Special Discounts This Memorial Day

16May

By Alice WagnerNo Comments

Brands, Chevrolet, News

Chevrolet To Honor Military and Veterans With Special Discounts This Memorial Day

Our Military members and Veterans are important to us. They put their lives on the line everyday to protect our life, liberty, and freedom. Military members leave their families for months and even years at times to fulfill the duty and oath of protecting and serving Americans and the United States. This job is not a small feat, and many times our veterans are left behind when they have finished serving their tour or have ended their military service. (more…)

2017 Will bring us a New Honda Ridgeline

16May

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Brands, Honda, News

2017 Will bring us a New Honda Ridgeline

The Ridgeline came in like gangbusters in a market that was saturated with full size and midsized trucks that offers excellent power but not as much of an attractive appearance as the Ridgeline. This truck which appeared on the scenes ten years ago to give us a truck that was a bit different than the rest. The Ridgeline made its way as the original unibody truck while the rest all had bed behind cab setups that nearly appeared to be completely separate and only attached by the frame underneath. (more…)

Chevrolet Sonic Named Top Safety Pick For 2015 By IIHS

12May

By Alice WagnerNo Comments

Brands, Chevrolet, News

Chevrolet Sonic Named Top Safety Pick For 2015 By IIHS

Each year the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (IIHS) performs tests to see which vehicles are the safest on the road. Chevrolet is proud to announce that the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic was named as one of those vehicles for 2015. Customer safety has always been an important concern to General Motors and they strive to make safety a priority on every vehicle they build and put on the road. (more…)