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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…)

Does Ford Need Suggestions for the New Bronco?

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…)

7Mar

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

Nissan

More Capability in the Smaller Size

Jobs don’t seem to get any smaller for work crews and the ability to tow and haul whatever is needed has become a greater challenge. When gas prices were on the rise truck manufactures were looking for great ways to make their vehicles lighter and more efficient which unfortunately gave up some of the capabilities of the trucks. There is one answer to the problem of needing the power of a three-quarter ton pickup while enjoying the ride quality and comfort that is found in a half ton model; the new Nissan Titan XD. (more…)

2Mar

By Emma SchmidtNo Comments

Audi

The Second Generation of a Car We Love

Car When you hear the name Audi R8 you can immediately think of the awesome sports car that has been part of the Audi lineup for a few years now. As the calendar turned the new R8 and R8 V10 Plus have taken shape and are closer than ever to being ready for us to drive. This is one of the most power and quickest production models Audi has ever put out to give us the driving machine we want. As the mid-engine supercar from Audi the R8 will adorn many walls as a poster of desire, but for those who will make this their new vehicle for 2016, let’s see what the R8 offers. (more…)

26Feb

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

Chevrolet

Getting More from Less

This may be the theme of the automotive world as we see it now. Nearly every single automaker works to find a way to get more out of their vehicles. The days of being able to make cars with bigger engines and let the emissions be damned has long passed us by and now automakers turn to other forms of creating more from even less. The direction of the automotive world is heading toward more efficiency and power from engines that produce the lowest emissions ever, which has created a dynamic of lighter materials that are now used in the building of vehicles. (more…)

21Feb

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Chevrolet, GMC

Lookout Midsized Truck World

It’s a great thing that GM finally decided to reenter the midsized truck market. The entire segment was becoming extremely stale and the automakers didn’t seem to care too much. The trucks that were still part of the market when GM left for a short few years were still being made with very few updates once GM came back with two of the best midsized trucks we could ever see. This resurgence by the Canyon and Colorado has created a market where the other brands in the market are working toward new and improved models because theirs just don’t stack up anymore. (more…)

16Feb

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

News

You Want to Be at This Auction

Next month there will be a huge auction in Amelia Island and it’s a great place for you to be if you are interested in an older model sports car to purchase. Of course these auctions come up often and offer a great deal of awesome old sports cars, but this particular one will carry a menu of fantastic cars for you to choose from that were consigned to Gooding & Company by one particular celebrity who has been collecting these cars for several years. Apparently this celebrity is ready to part with these cars and have someone else give them a great new home. (more…)

11Feb

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Aston Martin

How Much Can You Spend on a Car?

Car Possibly the better question would be if money were no obstacle would you purchase a car that would cost you over $1 million? While it may seem seriously like a waste of money to spend this kind of money on car we see the ultra-rich purchase things such as large yachts and rare paintings that cost much more than this on a regular basis, so spending a seven figure number on a car might not be out of the question, at least Aston-Martin hopes it’s not a roadblock to their sales of one particular model. (more…)