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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…)

28Sep

By Emma SchmidtNo Comments

News, Tech

The Murky World of Self-Driving Cars (Part 1)

As we look to the future and know that cars will eventually be able to drive themselves, the actual application of this quality isn’t nearly as simple as turning over technology to machines as the humans did in the movie Wall-E. Hopefully, we don’t ever get to the point of being that dependent upon machines but the future of seeing cars drive themselves is being brought to us as a romantic feeling of being cared for on our way to and from work every day in order to have the comfort and relaxation we want. Before this can happen, there are a number of questions that will have to be answered. (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…)

17Sep

By Rocco PennNo Comments

Ferrari, News

2017 Ferrari 488 GTB: A Work of Art

When it’s time for you to drive your dream car the brand of Ferrari is one that you can certainly consider as a brand you’ve admired for decades and always wanted to drive. If this is the brand you’re looking to choose, the Ferrari 488 GTB or Spider are two excellent choices you can make to have the drive you’ve been looking for. This car is one that’s offered with a seductive exterior and every aspect of the driving you want to have when you’re ready to have an amazing way to enjoy the track and the ability to show off the way you want. (more…)

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…)

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…)

29Aug

By Emma SchmidtNo Comments

Fiat, News

Not Your Typical Off Roader

When you think of the vehicle you want to take out on the trails in your area to have fun and know you’re going to be able to handle the challenges faced, often you won’t think of a Fiat 500 to get the job done. While the 500 lineups have expanded over the years and the largest model in the group, the Fiat 500X, is offered with more capability, this is still a vehicle that is difficult to see out on the trails unless you choose one of the top two trim offerings of this vehicle. (more…)

25Aug

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

News, Ram

A Luxury Level of the Ram Pickup

There is a new version of the Ram pickup lineup that will become part of what you’re looking for on the market and it will arrive at dealerships in the upcoming months. This new model is the ram Limited Tungsten Edition which is a trim that will be offered on all three models of the Ram with the 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks ready to have the drive and qualities you’re looking for. This new trim level will be able to be had on nearly every configuration that’s offered for the Ram pickup truck. (more…)

19Aug

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Chrysler, Dodge, Honda, Kia, News

Best on the Road: Minivan Edition

The minivan has gotten a bad reputation over the past twenty years. New moms look at them in horror, as if they’re the very representation of their forgotten footloose and fancy-free days. Some dads view them as the physical manifestation of their emasculation. However, minivans aren’t the bad guys they’re made out to be. They’re super spacious and incredibly practical, and not in a bad way. These bad boys can haul A LOT of stuff. They’re also oddly comfortable, in an “am I on the couch or in the car” type of way. What many families are quickly discovering, is that once you go minivan, you never go back. (more…)

14Aug

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Dodge

Speed in a Large SUV

The new Dodge Durango SRT is a seriously fast large SUV that can rocket down the track and the road in order to give you an exciting drive. While this massive beast is one that can provide you with an excellent driving experience and it also delivers the fun that you’re looking for. This SUV packs 475 horsepower and 470lb.-ft. of torque from the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine. This power allows the Durango to complete a quarter mile in only 12.9 seconds and make its way to sixty mph in only 4.4 seconds, putting this car in the list of fast vehicles that you can drive. Here are several vehicles that will lose to the Durango SRT: (more…)