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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…)

Land Speed Record Holders in Britain Offer a Unique Look

24Jun

By Rocco PennNo Comments

News

Land Speed Record Holders in Britain Offer a Unique Look

The British have had a serious obsession with holding, keeping and improving upon the land speed records for some time. In a new museum, three of their superfast, not meant for the streets, cars will be on display in a museum (well, two cars and one replica) to honor these feats. The Thrust 2, Thrust SSC and Bloodhound are all to be showcased, giving the world a look at these awesome, power hungry vehicles. The Bloodhound is a replica as this car has not completed its mission as of yet, which is to simply break 1,000 mph in 2016, sounds easy enough right? Anyway, here are some interesting facts courtesy of Green Bay used cars about these three you probably didn’t know. (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…)

7Jun

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

News

What is ‘Project Titan’?

Rumors seem to always surround companies and with the success Silicon Valley has experienced over the past twenty years many rumors come out of the area, many of which are just that, but some lend enough evidence to gain some of our attention. The rumor mill has begun some time ago in a couple different forms involving Tesla and Apple. You might think the two companies would remain separate from each other and not have any competition, but as it seems, Tesla has been poaching Apple employees for some time and Apple has returned the favor to Tesla. (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…)