Volkswagen Group of American, led by three of its Audi products, and Hyundai Motor Corp. were the big winners in Strategic Vision’s 19th annual Total Value Index study. And the Audi A7 was the highest-rated vehicle in the study, with… Read more
How soon will self-driving vehicles be steering to a road near you?
Self-driving vehicles no longer are science fiction. That doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll spot one on a road near you just yet. But it does mean some vehicles could have self-driving, or autonomous-driving, features as soon as 2016. Audi and Cadillac,… Read more
Which new car models are the most reliable and affordable?
What, you worry? Well, not if you were driving one of the 15 new cars and other vehicles listed here. At least that’s the opinion of Cars.com, which recently released its list of the most worry-free 2014 new car models… Read more
Five finalists competing for 2015 Green Car of the Year award
And then there were five – the greenest of the green – one of which will be named 2015 Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal on Nov. 20 at the LA Auto Show. The finalists for the… Read more
The long and short of road trips – and other ‘Leisure Travel Survey’ findings
When someone says “road trip,” what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Well, if you answered “a week’s vacation to my favorite fall or winter destination,” then you would be among the minority of Americans who responded that… Read more
Improving your credit score may save you money on auto financing
You could be paying hundreds to several thousand dollars more per year in interest on your auto financing for the bumps and bruises reflected in your credit score. And the bigger the bruises, the more you pay for lenders’ perceptions… Read more
How to get revved up for Halloween with ‘Hellcat,’ Toyota and VW
What vehicle could possibly be more appropriate than a Dodge Challenger SRT “Hellcat” for Halloween? How about a classic (1980s) Toyota pickup or a new Volkswagen Golf R? OK, so the Toyota and VW are stretches, but they do have… Read more
Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards list names ‘cream of crop’ for 2015 models
It’s easy to be dazzled by all the choices if you’re shopping for a new car with more than 300 models available for 2015. But Kelley Blue Book has your back with its new Best Buy Awards finalists list “identifying… Read more
Moms and Minivans: Love-hate relationship brought up to date with these five models
No one says that they want a minivan. It has a stigma, a stereotype. Minivans scream soccer balls and football helmets, grocery bags and yoga mats, gluten-free cookies and organic milk. Where’s the fun in that? But despite their boring… Read more
Here’s the new car question you should ask yourself before buying
How much new car can you afford? Financial experts will say you can afford as much as suggested by the 20/4/10 rule – 20 percent down, 4 years, no more than 10 percent of your gross income. But that’s not… Read more
