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2017 Volvo S60: A Conglomeration of Models in One

4Feb

By Rocco PennNo Comments

Volvo

2017 Volvo S60: A Conglomeration of Models in One

Have you found yourself in the position where you can’t choose which vehicle to drive even though you know the powertrain you desire and the brand you’re looking for? If this has been your dilemma in the past you need to check out the 2017 Volvo S60 and the different models offered for you. Yes, the S60 does come in some different models which makes it a conglomeration of vehicles, but it has the powertrain you want and the ability to be the ride you’ve been looking for when you want an impressive luxury vehicle. (more…)

1Feb

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

Kia

Now That’s a Selling Point!

If you’re in the market for something that’s efficient and easy to drive how does a small crossover SUV that can make 76.6 mpg as a hybrid crossover sound. Yes, this vehicle made 76.6 mpg on the average during a trip that crossed the country from City Hall in Los Angeles to City Hall in New York City. That’s an astounding figure that should be plastered all over every piece of advertising for this little SUV. The fact this wasn’t some tiny city only car is amazing in its own right, and the mark set is certainly impressive. (more…)

31Jan

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Ram

What if You Don’t want the Rebel Black?

Rebel The exceptionally attractive and sinister look of the Ram truck that’s received blacked out appearance features is certainly something that you love to see, but what if you’re not looking to move up to what the Rebel has to offer? The Rebel is an admirable off road truck that gives you tons of great features to enjoy and they do come at a price, but not everyone wants an off road beast; some people are perfectly happy with a truck that can haul a load and be able to say between the lines on the pavement during its operation. (more…)

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 Rocco PennNo Comments

News

Cars that Inspire Design

If you look at the cars and SUVs of the Infiniti brand and see shadows of cars that have come before you’d certainly be right. There are many cars that inspire designers and the Executive Design Director of Infiniti, Alfonso Albaisa, bows toward a few models that have provided him with the curvature he adds to his designs and have inspired him to create some of the most alluring vehicles on the market today. Here are some of the cars that have been the inspiration for what he’s been creating for Infiniti over the past four years with Infiniti. (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…)

2017 Ford Transit: The Highly Configurable Work Van

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…)

Amazing Performance from Honda Last Year

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…)