This recall brings new meaning to the idea of driving a car until the wheels fall off. Usually that means driving a car hard or driving it until it’s so old that the wheels simply fall off like something out of a cartoon. In the case of the 2019 Mazda3, a manufacturing issue could cause […]
BUYER’S GUIDE: 10 Used Cars for Grads for Under $15,000
It seems like everyone you know has a kid graduating from college, and their parents are thinking about ways to provide them transportation. If you follow everyone else’s advice, though, you’re into a car for $25k or more. That’s nuts. You can buy a safe, cool, fun, reliable used car for your recent college grad […]
10 Cars To Watch at the 10th Annual Erie Auto Show
The Erie Auto Show hits the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, Pennsylvania today, and runs through Sunday, February 5. There are 10 vehicles not to miss when you visit this year:
Head Up Displays Go Big Time – Why We Love Them Now
Automakers have just upped the ante on Head-up displays. Here is why we love them.
Replacing Your VW TDI? Here Are Five Cars You’ll Probably Like
By now, you should know that Volkswagen is making good on its obligation to compensate its customers who purchased TDI diesel-powered cars and SUVs. Regardless of the offer on the table, the resolution puts VW TDI owners in a bit of a quandary. Many of them loved their cars, and aren’t too excited about the […]
COMPARISON: Ford Focus Titanium Hatchback – Affordable Price, Minimal Passenger Space
Compact cars are always popular because they serve buyers with a wide range of needs. They’re inexpensive, get good fuel economy, and still have enough room to carry the kids or your friends. The Ford Focus comes in several trim levels from a stripped down model with a manual transmission, to the performance-oriented RS for […]
FIRST LOOK: 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Fresh from its debut at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show, we got a close look at the 2017 Hyundai Elantra midsize car at a special preview in Boston last night. It’s a baby Hyundai Genesis, with all of that car’s design, build quality and technology packed into a smaller, less expensive package.
PRO TIP: Don’t Try To Drive a Mazda Miata Through a Flood
The Boston area has experienced about a year’s worth of rain in the last 24 hours, and it’s flooding areas that are generally never underwater. As this driver found out, a Mazda Miata might not be the best option for fording a river.
REVIEW: 2015 Mazda3 s Grand Touring – Adding Sparkle To The Shine
There are two groups regarding the Mazda3: either people like it, or they haven’t driven it yet. It’s rare to find a car that is so sensible while being so stylish and fun.