We seem to be in a world that has ever changing trends which eventually make their way back around to us. The Buick Verano is a perfect example of this as one of the smaller cars on the Buick lineup but is one that still carries the Buick luxury features and great ride along with a highly efficient engine. While some people may enjoy the larger vehicles, SUVs and sedans have gotten smaller on the entry level portion of the market, giving us vehicles that are easy to maneuver and enjoyable to drive on any road.
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NAIA Brings the Heat
The North American International Auto Show, also known as the Detroit Auto Show brings us a great menu of new cars for us to admire and desire. This show is the beginning each year of a full year of discussions when it comes to the concept models as much as for those that are deemed ready for production for the next model year. What we say this year in Detroit gave us a look at some cars that are ready to be enjoyed and some exceptional new looks that should show up with the technology we want to see and enjoy.
Where Did the Engines Come From?
When you see a high powered sports car on the road or track your first thought is to wonder what’s under the hood. Many times these vehicles have engines that are made specifically for the car, but in some cases these engines were borrowed or shared with another model. What might surprise you is to learn that some of the most amazing sports cars we have loved had engines from some of the most mainstream cars on the road. This allows you to see what can happen when a car tunes up the engine to let out the performance the engine can provide.
Steering and Why Good Feel is Important
Driving can be a pleasure and for those who understand driving and the feeling it should give you the electric power steering systems (EPS) are nearly an affront to their senses. These EPS systems are meant to give you improved fuel efficiency and make the steering overall better, but the electric motor often takes away the feel that you want to have when steering a car, especially if you are looking for some excitement to go along with your ride of fun and engagement. What exactly is steering engagement or feel and how do you achieve it?
Another Show Stopper for Tokyo
Who knew the Mazda MX-5 Miata would create such a stir. For over twenty-five years this car has prowled the planet and has been the symbol of fun offered by Mazda. What the Miata has taught us thus far is that we don’t need massive horsepower to have fun. What we do need is the right balance between horsepower and the curb weight of the vehicle in order to offer the right dynamics to be fun and agile. This synergy has finally made it way to Toyota and at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month there will be a new Toyota on the platform.
Where is Jeep Going with the Wrangler? Everywhere.
The Jeep Wrangler has been a steadfast design and build from Jeep that has yet to be duplicated by any other automaker. This vehicle gives us the best way to enjoy an off road experience that can be exciting and active with the Wrangler. The wheelbase, tall build and exceptional entry and exit angles are exactly what make the Wrangler one of the most adventurous and enticing vehicles ever found anywhere. With that in mind there have been some interesting variations that have shown up in a lot of different places to make us wonder what is going on with this vehicle that has only had a few changes since WWII just to keep up with technology.
Why Vehicle Landing Pages Work for Car Dealers
Over the years, there have been so many debates about whether or not car dealers should use landing pages or send visitors directly into inventory listings through their various advertising venues. It’s the type of debate that could go on indefinitely since very few companies have the amount of data required to offer a definitive answer and they’re not talking about it. Well, most of them are not.
2016 Honda HR-V: A New SUV that is the Perfect Fit
What do you get when you blend a CR-V and Fit together? The answer is the HR-V which is the all new offering from Honda that is seated perfectly between the two taking some of the best features of each to give you a great new subcompact crossover SUV to enjoy. This segment may not be a well-known segment yet, but there are already several players in this class that are able to handle whatever comes their way. With the move from wagons to SUVs, having smaller offerings such as the Mazda CX-3, Jeep Renegade, Chevy Trax and Fiat 500X and now the Honda HR-V gives us a class that gives us what we desire.