New JobsFromAutos.com website launches.
The auto industry’s leading trade association representing car manufacturers has launched an awareness campaign in cooperation with the Washington Auto Show. That campaign aims to demonstrate to Americans the importance automobile manufacturing …
Some gifts are just plain simple.
High tech devices are in much demand by today’s car-driving consumers. We expect Bluetooth connectivity, 10-speaker Bose audio systems, blind spot detection and power everything in our cars. Good stuff, …
Many of today’s cars have a start/stop button to activate the ignition, reducing the problem of ignition failure, although certainly not completely. Whereas, most cars have an ignition switch with a tumbler, new cars require …
Your vehicle’s charging system consists of a battery, a voltage regulator and an alternator. The battery and alternator work together to generate electric power for the car, which is also needed for running the lights, …
When you least expect it, your car battery fails to turn over, leaving you stranded. If you’re fortunate enough, you’re near a shop, a phone or other public place where help can be quickly summoned …
All it takes is one trip to the food store or mall and your car can acquire a dent. Most dents are not readily noticed, but once spotted you’ll begin to look at your once …
Synthetic oil is costly, but more efficient.
It is a wonder that more consumers don’t use synthetic oil for maintaining their cars. Then again, with prices running two to three times higher than conventional motor oil, …
Ask mature drivers what “under the hood” technology introduced in the past three decades has benefited them the most and you’ll likely hear “fuel injection” mentioned numerous times. That’s because fuel injectors replaced the lowly …
By Kyle Suss
As automobile manufacturers begin to harness the power of the web, mobile application developers have the unique opportunity to contribute to a new style of driving – one that keeps the driver connected …
Since 1975, most vehicles have been built with a catalytic converter, an essential part of a car’s exhaust system. Today, you can’t buy a car without one, an expensive part that is sometimes stolen and …
If you’re getting ready to change your car’s engine oil yourself, you need to choose the right motor oil weight based on its viscosity. Viscosity represents the internal friction of a fluid or a gas …
The term PCV valve stands for positive crankcase ventilation. A PCV is a plain spring-loaded valve with a sliding pintle within it that increases or decreases airflow.
Pollution Technology
Plainly speaking, a PCV valve is a technological …
We’re big advocates of social media, an important way to connect with our readers and to follow what other people are saying. Our presence in this sphere has varied dramatically over the past few years …
Mini crossover finds its way into Nissan’s line up.
“What is it? Is it a Nissan?” asked my neighbor, Gary. “Yes, it is a Nissan — it’s called an Insect,” I joked. Well, not really. …
Maine raises the bar to 75 mph on one stretch of I-95.
Posted speed limits are something that drivers routinely flout, especially on isolated open roads where traffic is light, enforcement is minimal or non-existent and …
Compact car, midsize presence.
I had the good fortune to be present for General Motors’ national press roll out for the Chevrolet Cruze in July 2010. That event, held in and around Washington, D.C., gave journalists …
Autoblog has dismissed one of its journalists for unethical behavior. That journalist, Jeff Glucker, allegedly published an article on Wednesday about a Nissan-run contest, while also being under contract for a third-party agency running the …
Riiiiing! Riiiiing! It is 2:13 a.m. and you’re suddenly aroused from your sleep. You were dreaming about a phone call when you quickly realize that the phone in your bedroom has been ringing, hitting you …
Smallest Chevy offers an outsized driving experience.
Don’t even mention the word “Aveo” around Chevrolet’s brand managers. That word is anathema, representing a car that never lived up to its expectations, as small as those prospects …
Cadillac’s compact crossover goes to the dance.
Five-passenger chiseled crossover goodness awaits you.
Cadillac’s model line is now down to three as its STS and DTS sedans have been retired. New models will begin arriving in 2012, …
By Jason Lancaster
Drivers are faced with a growing number of distractions…from smartphones to portable GPS units to high tech stereos to smart vehicle systems like Ford’s MyFord Connect or Toyota’s Entune. Thus, keeping one’s eye …
Automotive journalists are not supposed to have their favorites or at least tell readers which cars they like or dislike. Journalism is all about objectivity, presenting the facts dispassionately and allowing the reader to decide. …
Word coming forth from the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show that Infiniti will build a compact vehicle based on a Mercedes-Benz small car platform should send up cheers throughout the industry. Maybe not so much …
It has been nearly a year since this website received the first of two major overhauls, changes which have resulted in more articles written and an increase in traffic by more than 60 percent. Just …
Limited used car inventory fuels higher resale prices.
If you have shopped for a used car this year, chances are you have experienced the same sticker shock new car buyers may sometimes feel including shortness of …
Hundreds of Small Ways to Save Big at the Pump
How appropriate it is for an author to write a book addressing a problem every car driving consumer faces: high fuel prices. That’s exactly what Dr. …
Driving in full-size crossover SUV style.
The full size crossover SUV market is a crowded segment as buyers know that these models afford the room, amenities, fuel efficiency and decent towing capacity that they demand. Featuring …
GM’s Buick brand has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years and remain’s the automaker’s top selling brand in China. In North America, Buick sales are a fraction of Chevrolet’s, but that isn’t surprising given that …
Cadillac has discontinued production of not one, but two of its models this year. That isn’t big news in and of itself, but it is certainly newsworthy when those models are not being replaced. At …
The calendar may not show that the year is nearing an end, but for automakers the model year transition is now taking place. This means that the car buying consumer should consider how best to …
The Infiniti M just may offer everything you want in a medium-size luxury sedan. That is quite a statement, but it is a good reflection of what this vehicle has to offer.
M Line
Infiniti’s M line …
By Harrison Card
Four-day event attracts large crowds.
The fall 2011 Food Lion AutoFair featured, in a nutshell, a whole lot of cars. Many car shows and swap meets take up a few buildings at fairgrounds or …
Smaller engines, plenty of power and improved fuel economy.
The Ford Motor Company has introduced its EcoBoost technology to a pair of larger crossovers, namely the 2012 Ford Edge and 2012 Ford Explorer. What is now …
No, we did not overlook Infiniti’s offering at Pebble Beach last week. Our editorial schedule blew up as a pending road trip and schedule change had us put off sharing what is certainly old news …
Top of the range SUV offers no compromise on room or with luxury.
What do you do when the vehicle that pulls into your driveway for your weekly drive is a stretch Escalade? You drive it, …
Competing automakers agree to work as equal partners.
Rumors that the Ford Motor Company and Toyota Motors might someday merge have surfaced in recent years, but that talk has proven to be mere speculation. However, the …
GM resurrects its luxury Voltec offering.
According to Green Car Reports, the General Motors Company is resurrecting it Cadillac Converj coupe, an electrified model based on the same platform and technology powering the Chevrolet Volt, but …
By Todd Hebert
Truck tires are broken down into a broad range of categories. To decide what kind of tires to install on your truck you really need to consider a few things before jumping into …
Small crossover to take on BMW X1 & Audi Q3
Teaser pictures of the small Buick Encore have given us a glimpse of the latest model coming forth from Buick, GM’s premium brand. Those earlier pictures …
Voice, touchscreen technology receives an important update.
MyFord Touch has been a boom for Ford, enabling it to appeal to technologically-savvy drivers who prize state-of-the-art connectivity to their cell phones as well as access to detailed …
Many of us know one person who goes well beyond being the atypical weekend mechanic. This individual not only works on cars, but lives them, eagerly finding and passionately restoring a classic car to its …
By Andrew G. Rosen
After several weeks of debate, I decided to make the plunge: I bought myself a MINI Cooper. Like most first-timers, I was hesitant. Do good things really come in small packages? Here …
How to save money on year end car shopping.
If you’re in the market for a new car, there are some important shopping points for you to consider as you set out to make your purchase. …
Few solid choices exist for a new Fiat-Chrysler partner.
Big companies are beautiful in the world of cars. Automakers that dominate the industry have the most flexibility and are generally profitable. That wasn’t always true, but …
GMC concept fades into oblivion.
At the 2012 Detroit auto show, a compact multi-purpose vehicle was rolled out, a 5-passenger crossover that went by the name of GMC Granite. That model wowed the press corps and …
By Jason Lancaster
In 2010, Ford Motor Company managed to trim away or consolidate 3.6 percent or 163 of its Lincoln and Ford dealers. Yet despite these closures, Ford and Lincoln enjoyed a 19 percent annual …
Annual Christmas appeal gets some help from social media followers of Lexus.
Lexus is not a name you see front and center in social media circles, particularly with Facebook and Twitter. However, the luxury automotive brand …
The hidden cost of ethanol.
Most gasoline powered cars run on straight gasoline although these vehicles can also safely run on an ethanol blend consisting of 10 percent ethanol and 90 percent gasoline. Known as E10 …
By Harrison Card
Dan Wheldon wins 100th anniversary Indy 500 race.
Hildebrand Nearly Wins
This story was all set to be about an amazing day for J.R. Hildebrand and his Indianapolis 500 win as a rookie. But this …
Ka-chow! Lightning McQueen and gang are back for an exciting, new racing adventure.
Five years after the first movie was released, “Cars 2” has emerged, the successor to one of the most popular animated movies of …
Small crossover to take on BMW X1 & Audi Q3
Teaser pictures of the small Buick Encore have given us a glimpse of the latest model coming forth from Buick, GM’s premium brand. Those earlier pictures …
Fun toys for girls and boys.
Kids today have toys that we parents could hardly have imagined a generation ago. Electronic anything some 25 years back was hard to come by, with the usual talking dolls …
I’ve been buried in projects lately and have cut back on blogging at least as it pertains to adding fresh content to this site. I’d much rather blog on fewer days then to have to …
By Charles Green
If you have two or more cars in the family, then you can save money on your car insurance by having your entire personal fleet covered by one auto insurance company. Insurers typically …
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