How to Read a Tire Sidewall September 01, 2010
The typical tire size is expressed something like this: P245/45R17 93H
M+S. Those numbers and letters can seem like Greek, so let's define
them one at a time.
P: The first letter stands for
the …
How to Buy New Tires September 01, 2010
We all hate spending money on our cars, but tires are important to your
vehicle's safety and need to be maintained. Usually, that means keeping
the manufacturer-recommended tire pressure and rotatin…
Top 2010 Labor Day Deals August 31, 2010
Whether you're enjoying an extra day off from work, or hitting the road for an end of summer vacation, Labor Day is one of the best times of the year to buy a new car. Now is the time when 2011 models…
Top August Cash Deals August 24, 2010
The end of the summer always marks the beginning of great deals on leftover current-year models, and summer 2010 is no exception. There are still plenty of 2010 models left on dealer lots, but with 20…
12 Rounds with…2010 BMW 760Li vs. 2011 Jaguar XJL Supercharged August 23, 2010
Let's be honest: no one under the age of 50 would be caught dead in the previous XJ. Sadly, its thoroughly modern aluminum underpinnings and impressive performance were buried beneath stuffy styling t…
First Drive: 2011 Ford Edge Review August 23, 2010
When the Ford Edge first went on sale in 2006, it was accompanied by a
TV advertising campaign that showed the vehicle defying the laws of
physics by driving on the edge of walls and buildings. Inte…
10 Things You Should Know About the 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited August 13, 2010
Your friends and family see it. Strangers see it and respond with their
eyes. Deep down, even you have to acknowledge it.
You can do better. Sure, your significant other is a champion runner,
but…
10 Things You Should Know About the 2010 Nissan Maxima August 13, 2010
Prejudice. It seems like a heavy and out-of-place topic for the pages
of an automotive website. Talk of how people perceive other individuals
or groups, and the negative implications of that, belong…
Crossover SUV Buying Guide August 13, 2010
Minivans are just so uncool. Especially now that there are vehicles that are essentially minivans (three rows of seats, car-based, and swallow cargo like a 4th of July hot-dog eating contest), only wi…
Top 10 New Car Financing Deals for August 2010 August 06, 2010
Summer is winding down, the kids are heading back to school, but there’s still plenty of time for a quick road trip or top-down jaunt to the beach. With many vehicles itching to find a new home, manuf…
Top 10 Fast and Frugal Machines August 02, 2010
Performance enthusiasts have been out of favor with the automotive
industry for some time, as decadent sports cars have taken a back seat
to ecological concerns, rising gas prices and higher fuel ec…
First Drive: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Review August 02, 2010
It comes as no surprise that small cars have never really been big in
the United States. Not just due to physical dimensions, but also
consider that aside from a few imported stand-outs, tiny, che…
10 Things You Should Know About the 2011 MINI Countryman July 30, 2010
Introduction
The reborn Mini brand made its debut in 2002 with the two-door Mini Cooper hardtop. A two-door convertible followed in 2004 and the Clubman arrived in 2008, sporting a passenger-side sec…
First Drive: 2011 Kia Sportage July 26, 2010
What if an SUV married the high seating position and usability of a traditional SUV with the driving characteristics of a small sport sedan? This is what I asked myself as I blasted around a twist…
Wacky Whips July 26, 2010
Introduction
For the most part, we live in a world surrounded by typical-looking cars, trucks and SUVs. You might see the occasional exotic flash by, all sexy Italian curves and red paint glinting in…