The Chrysler Pacifica, Chevrolet Bolt EV and BMW M2. At a glance, you wouldn’t think the three vehicles had much in common. But look again … and consider. All three vehicles have earned 2017 Best Car to Buy Awards from… Read more
Strange or not, holiday movies are a season of their own
Strange. In the world of Hollywood, the calendar year has five seasons not four. It has all the traditional seasons, plus the holiday season, which starts officially the first Friday in November, a full three weeks before Thanksgiving, and continues… Read more
How they come up with used-car prices – and why it matters to you
Going to buy a used car? You may want to take a vacation in Miami, FL. At least that would be the case if you went shopping recently for a 2014 Ford Escape Titanium with six-speed, automatic transmission, four-wheel drive… Read more
What to do when you get a tire-pressure warning on your dashboard
Vehicle technology is changing so fast it can be a challenge for drivers to keep up. Designed to make driving safer and easier, new technology has tested drivers’ adaptability. “The level of confusion about features that have been standard in… Read more
Celebs and their car tweets, useful stickers, and small-car love
You’ve navigated to a great place. The Santander Consumer USA blog is a rich source of information for the worlds of automobiles and auto finance, and keeps readers coming back for more. There’s another that’s worth a visit too, and… Read more
The Zen of car buying: Apps that could help you shop smarter
Around 200 million of us own smartphones. And about 100 million also bought a new or used vehicle the past two years. So you would think there should be plenty of apps to help all those smartphone users shop for… Read more
How anti-lock brakes work and why they could save your life
Vehicle technology is changing so fast it can be a challenge for drivers to keep up. Designed to make driving safer and easier, new technology has tested drivers’ adaptability. “The level of confusion about features that have been standard in… Read more
Kia pushes Audi, Mercedes among ‘deliciously tempting’ award nominees
Admit it. Given the choice, you would rather be driving a Mercedes-Benz. But chances are that a lot more drivers are likely to leave a dealership with a new Kia. And that’s OK, considering the nominations for World Car of… Read more
Hyundai Elantra to Bentley Bentayga – how was your UX today?
UX. Short for user experience, it describes how well a car, truck, SUV or CUV meets your needs. In this case, it’s about the 10 models selected by Penton’s WardsAuto in its first-ever UX competition for delivering the best user… Read more
