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2017 Maserati Gran Turismo: Something Different; Something Better

August 4, 2022September 2, 2017 by Scott Boyd

There should be a particular feeling you get when you hear the brand name of Maserati. That feeling is one that brings a smile to your face and allows you to know you’re going to be driving something special and interesting for you to have the drive and the quality you want to enjoy on the road. The Gran Turismo is a car that makes it easy for you to have the ride you’re looking for and the quality you want in order to make a huge difference on the road with you behind the wheel.

Get the Proof You Need

August 4, 2022August 25, 2017 by Zachary Lee

When you decide to head out on the road to take your daily ride to work or to wherever you choose to go you’re putting your life into the hands of everyone around you including yourself. You never know when you’re going to have an incident on the road and end up needing to have proof of what happened when you were driving or when others were. The one way you can make sure you will have your story straight and be able to defend yourself in case of an accident or altercation is with a dashboard-mounted camera.

Finding Ways to Branch Out

August 4, 2022August 20, 2017 by Scott Boyd

If an automaker has built their hybrid systems or their EV batteries to be fully integrated and only have a single application, they are being extremely narrow-minded and not considering what the batteries they have could mean. On the other hand, some companies are looking at how the batteries they create can be used for more applications than just in the vehicles they build and offer. We’ve heard about Tesla batteries being used to add power to a home in a renewable format and now know that another company has found a great way to use their batteries for more than just automotive use.

Contenders are Getting Lined Up

August 4, 2022August 14, 2017 by Connor Livingston

Automakers love to advertise their vehicles with the awards they earn to show off what the vehicle has been recognized for. As we head closer to the official beginning of the new 2018 model year the contenders for one of the most prestigious awards have begun to line up and become available to be judged. One of the first awards to be offered for this new model year is the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year. These awards see a large number of vehicles vying for recognition and the right to take to the screen and show off this trophy during commercials.

2018 Ford F-150: Isn’t it Obvious

August 4, 2022August 14, 2017 by Cactus Williams

Over the past few decades, the most obvious choice for driving when searching for a pickup truck has been the Ford F-150. This truck has been the best-selling model and it has continued to get better every year. The innovation that makes the F-150 stay on top is what we tend to lean toward for the work that needs to get done, even if that work includes the need to make sure a truck can pull the boat or trailer full of fun goodies to the lake where we want to spend the weekend playing in the sun.

Driving Can Be Fun; But Probably Not Here

August 4, 2022August 10, 2017 by Candice Small

If you love traffic and being stuck in a congested area where there are accidents that litter the highway and make it more difficult than ever for you to get where you want to go, you should ignore this article altogether. On the other hand, if you want to drive around and get where you want to go and don’t want to deal with these things, you want to know what cities to avoid, especially if you’re considering a move or looking for a place to go on vacation. These are the worst cities in the country to drive in based upon a 100-point scale that grades cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety, and access to vehicles and maintenance.

How to Stay Safe With Increased Traffic

August 4, 2022August 6, 2017 by Candice Small

So you’re going away. You’ve got an action-packed week planned in a steamy waterfront location and these five days off work are your ticket to happiness that will drive you through the rest of the summer. That is if you make it there. It seems like accidents happen more frequently in the summer, probably as a result of the increased number of cars on the road and drivers that are unfamiliar with the ways of the road. There’s no discernable way to make traffic go away, or even a surefire way around it, we just have to deal with it.

2017 Mitsubishi Mirage: Getting More than What You Pay For

August 4, 2022August 2, 2017 by Christina Vess

Don’t turn your nose up at the Mitsubishi Mirage; this is a car that can be perfect for you when you need something that gives you more than what you pay for. This is a value car that gives you an upgrade over years past to make it a car that’s better than it’s been before. Typically the Mirage is maligned for the rough feeling when idling at a stop light or intersection but this new model of the Mirage has corrected this and many other troubles the Mirage gave us in the past.

The Look You Want on Your Farm

August 4, 2022July 27, 2017 by Cactus Williams

Even if you think having matched items doesn’t make a lot of sense or is that important to anyone, you could be wrong because having your truck match your tractor on the farm can be a great way to garner the attention you want. While there are other aspects to offering your wares to those who may want to take advantage of the products from your farm, choosing a truck that has the exact same color as your tractor makes your farm appear to be more successful and shows that you pay attention to details when you choose what you want to drive.

2017 Dodge Challenger: Modern Muscle You’re Sure to Love

August 4, 2022July 21, 2017 by Cactus Williams

The return of the classic muscle car has been part of the imagination of the automotive industry in the US for the past several years. We’ve seen all three major automakers move toward vehicles that are more alike with the models of several decades ago to give us the look and feel that we’ve loved in the past along with what we want to enjoy on the road. The Dodge Challenger is certainly one of the most classic looking muscle cars that have been reinvigorated on the market of today. This car continues to provide us what we want to enjoy on the road.