The 2018 Jeep compass is one of a kind if you are looking for a vehicle that gives you a smooth ride off the roads. The off-road capability is enabled by its different drive modes. Its trailhawk trim also gives it an upper advantage to be used in rough and bumpy terrains. It comes with […]
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Honda and Subaru Vehicle Recalls: Reliability and Responsibilities
New vehicles could come with their own set of problems such as faulty infotainment systems and impaired turbocharged engines. Costs of doing replacements on a car are way high compared to buying one. You don’t want to be the one paying for that price. Honda vehicle recall Honda users worldwide were treated to a rare […]
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2019 BMW Z4 To Be Ready By Next Spring Despite Market Downturn
Statistics from car sale analysis in the US revealed a downward trend in the sale of mid-size sports cars. This sales decline which began in 2017 saw a drop in their sales by 13.9%. The situation isn’t any better in 2018 as sales in the first quarter registered another drop by 11%. The three US […]
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Honda’s Search Interest is Dwindling, but this Honda Model is Still Popular
If you look at Honda’s search interest during the last three months, you will see a clear decline. What does this mean? Does this affect the company’s sales? Honda’s Acura RDX has had stellar sales this year, particularly in June through August. We put on our sleuth hat to find out more about Honda’s search […]
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Lyft All-Access and $299 subscription a Big Rip-off?
About two weeks ago, the popular ride-hailing app Lyft unveiled its new All-Access plan which enables anyone in the US to buy a subscription to the ride-hailing service. At a fee of $299 per month, you will receive up to 30 rides – with the caveat that all the 30 rides must remain under $15 […]
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Google Maps: Finding EV Charging Stations Near You Easily
Finding EV Charging Stations Near You with Google Maps Google recently (mid-October) added EV charging station information to Google Maps, lessening the challenge drivers usually encounter in locating nearby charging stations for their electric cars. There are other apps one may use to locate close-by EV charging stations, but given the ubiquity of the Android […]
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The Rise of General Motors CEO Mary Barra
GM Stock: The Rise of General Motors CEO Mary Barra General Motors is not the company it used to be, and the greatest credit for this transformation goes to CEO Mary Barra. Mary, who has been at the helm of GM since 2014, is the first woman to run a major automaker. Hers is the […]
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The Most Popular Toyota Model in 2019 and Beyond
2019 will be the year of the redesigned Toyota RAV4. Last year the Japanese automaker made sales of 400,000 RAV4 SUVs in the US, double-digit (15%) sales growth for the model. As impressive as these figures are, they become even more astounding when you consider that this is an outdated model. Clearly, the revamped fifth-generation […]
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Audi RS3 World-Record Reverse Mode: Which Formula E Race Car is Next?
Audi RS3 World-Record Reverse Mode: Which Formula E Race Car is Next? Recently, the German racing driver Daniel Abt, who currently competes in Formula E with ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport, broke the world record for driving fastest in reverse-mode. Reverse-driving racing used to popular in the Netherlands back in the 80s, but these races were […]
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Is Chevrolet Silverado the best “Gas Mileage” car?
Is Fuel Economy Chevrolet Silverado’s Newest Edge? At the beginning of the year, Chevrolet unveiled its newest pickup truck, the 2019 Silverado 1500, which will be available in the fall of 2018. The car manufacturer hinted that the new model will have six engine-transmission combinations, but it only revealed three. Last June, however, Chevrolet was […]
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Is the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Worth the Buzz?
Almost two decades ago, the first RAV4 was released by Toyota and it went on to become the bestselling non-pickup-truck vehicle in the US. Today, the car industry is abuzz once again with the latest addition to its lineup: the Toyota 2019 RAV4. Before its release in winter 2018, let’s look at how this fifth-generation […]
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2019 Hyundai Kona Electric is the EV to beat
A Closer Look at the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric The market for electric vehicles has grown tremendously over the years and with it comes a flurry of cars promising to be the best on the road. While Hyundai may not be the first brand in mind when it comes to electric vehicles, it’s definitely stepping […]
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The Most Popular Subaru Model and Why
What’s the Most Popular Subaru Model? Subaru or Subie has become synonymous with elegance and performance — a real deal for those in the market for mid-level sports cars. Its strengths lie in its flat engine, symmetrical all-wheel drive, and safety system. In fact, Subaru has been consistently named as the Most Trusted Brand by […]
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2020 Ford Bronco 7-Speed Manual Transmission In The Spotlight
The Truth Behind 2020 Ford Bronco 7-Speed Manual Transmission An insider information, a leak, a speculation, or a rumor that has spread like wildfire. This is where things stand at the moment unless Ford breaks its silence regarding the 7-speed manual transmission in its 2020 Ford Bronco. In fact, no one other than people at […]
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Tesla Model 3 Better Than BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63?
Who Wins: Tesla Model 3 Versus BMW M3 Versus Mercedes-AMG C63 It’s a battle of threes, we have Tesla Model 3, BMW M3, and Mercedes-AMG C63. For the casual observer, BMW and Mercedes-Benz easily mix but Tesla? Don’t they make electric cars and all that Elon Musk stuff? Tesla Model S Why not make a […]
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The Next Decade’s Most Impressive Car Tech [Infographic]
One thing is clear when you look at auto manufacturers’ plans for future cars: 2020 is going to have a very different feel. Even now, the industry is scrambling to get electric and autonomous cars on the road, trying to stay current with the latest self-driving technology and keep up with newcomers like Tesla while […]