By The 2014 Mazda CX-9 is the largest vehicle offered by Mazda and even though it competes in a class with some lumbering and large beasts of the blacktop such as the Ford Explorer, Chevrolet traverse, Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Nissan Pathfinder, the CX-9 is actually fun to drive with nimble quickness. Carrying the Mazda …
Top Wagon Gas Mileage
Obviously this is not the most exciting subject, but anyone who has ever owned a wagon has truly enjoyed the additional cargo space offered without having to drive a large and lumbering SUV. In many ways wagons are making a return, thankfully not to the days of the faux wood sided versions found in the …
The Convertibles You’ll Crave for Summer 2015
Summer may be over for most in the country, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start looking to next year’s convertible season. As a shopper, a convertible might the thought in mind, but how much will it cost? That is of course a question for many to figure out. At the top of the pricing …
Should Dealers Automate or Control Their Pricing?
There is a shift happening in the automotive industry. It’s been happening for a while and the majority of consumers have no idea. A good chunk of the used cars sold by dealers are priced based upon the market rather than the value. This might sound like something that has been going on since the …
Flashy and Funky: The New Kia Soul
Many nicknames have been given to the Soul including a toaster, box, or cartoon, but the reality is the Soul has a personality all its own and with the exit of the Nissan Cube and Honda Element the Soul is now only rivaled by the Scion xB as the leading boxy style vehicle on the …
2014 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Award Winners
The Kelley Blue Book (KBB) Brand Image Awards are awarded to automakers that are leaders in specific categories such as best performance, most refined and most trusted. These awards are not to be taken lightly or simply the result of an opinion poll but rather the result of extensive year-long research and feedback freely given …
Porsche 911 vs. Jaguar F-Type for 2014
In a side by side comparison the Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet was pitted against the Jaguar F-Type V8 S model to see which car was the best. Both cars perform extremely well and are certainly both awesome cars to own, but each has its own attributes that makes it very special to the owners …
Durangos Smaller Sibling Shines: 2014 Dodge Journey
When thinking about an SUV from Dodge many think solely of the Durango, but not everyone wants a large and hulky vehicle or the higher price tag. This is where the Journey comes in and saves the SUV family from shame as a great crossover SUV the Journey offers plenty of space while adding …
2014 Jeep Patriot: The Compact SUV Offering From a Trusted Name
With Jeep as the pioneers and innovators of the SUV from actual war vehicle to the current lineup that are rolled out by the manufacturer annually it’s surprising it wasn’t at the head of the pack when the compact SUV class came to be and gained instant popularity. Starting in 2007 Jeep offered its answer …
The Beginning and the End of the Mitsubish Lancer EVO
The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO that will be available in late July of this year is the first and last of its kind. Mitsubishi has chosen to take the car in a totally different direction in the future. As a high performance sports car this is both a good and bad occurrence in the car …