I bet you can’t say ‘Dodge Death Wobble’ ten times fast, but if you’ve ever experienced it, you probably wouldn’t want. The death wobble isn’t exclusively a Dodge problem, but it is an issue some Dodge owners have unfortunately experienced. Death wobble is scary, and even more importantly it is dangerous. While the name itself …
Dodge is a popular car manufacturer and is well known for its classic American muscle cars as well as its popular trucks like the RAM, but not many people remember the Dodge Dakota. This mid-sized pickup truck even came with a sportier option that had an almost unheard of convertible top in the first generation, …
We don’t usually expect to get great fuel economy from pickup trucks, especially when the truck in question is a full-sized, heavy-duty pickup truck like the Ford F-250 Super Duty. Chances are if you are looking for a vehicle that puts fuel-economy first, you’re going to be looking at a sedan or even a hybrid. …
The Ford F-150 Raptor is arguably one of the best-looking F-150 trim levels available, but it comes at a steep price – almost double the price of the base-model Ford F-150. It is the high-performance pickup truck of the lineup and has been in production since 2009, making it a relatively new option, with only …
The Hyundai Genesis models are some of the most overlooked sedans when it comes to luxury sports cars, but they are favorited amongst owners and have a following all to themself. The Genesis line has a badge of its own, separating it from the rest of the Hyundai lineup, but that isn’t the only thing …
When it comes to purchasing a new car, many of us want the best option that we can afford, but if you’re a forward think you are probably also taking into consideration how much that car is going to cost to maintain. Luxury car brands, such as Audi and BMW, are typically more expensive to …
Upon first glance – at least online – the BMW X4 and X6 SUVs look like almost the exact same vehicle. Their similar body lines and styling set them apart from most other SUVs, but there isn’t a lot to differentiate between the two. What is the big difference though, is the size and performance. …
Upon first glance, the Plymouth Prowler would fit in well in a line-up of classic cars. They’ve got the classic styling and body lines of older generations, but all of the luxury and tech of newer cars, or at least newer cars at the time. You might be surprised to learn that the Prowler went …
The Honda Civic is one of the most popular cars on the road today. The 2020 model year of the Civic is offered in three popular body styles: sedan, coupe and hatchback. At low, affordable prices. You can buy this year’s model year in any body style you prefer and feel confident that you are …
If you’ve ever seen a car or SUV with a roof-mounted bike rack, you’ve probably thought to yourself something along the lines of ‘wow, that’s probably not aerodynamic’ or by extension questioned how it affects the vehicle’s fuel economy. There are, of course, other ways to mount your bike to your car, such as on …
The Nissan Altima is known for being a reliable and inexpensive option for families, commuters, and new drivers alike. They are practical, they don’t require a lot of expensive maintenance, and when things do occasionally go wrong, it is usually pretty affordable to fix. The Nissan Altima is far from the most expensive new car …
If you love to work on cars, or are just starting out with modifications and builds, there is one thing everyone from classic cars to tuners has sitting in the garage, driveway or side of their house – a project car. It might run and drive when you buy it, or it might have a …
The Ford F-150 pickup truck is an American classic. It’s well-loved, it’s popular, and it’s practical – unless you’re a Dodge fan, in which case you don’t believe any of that regardless. The Ford F-150 has been known for it’s variety in trim levels that fit any style, ranging from performance-oriented to luxurious, but these …
If you’ve ever seen the classic car enthusiast movie Gone In 60 Seconds, the name Eleanor probably means something to you. In the movie, Eleanor is the star of the show, so much that it is like a character all in itself. Eleanor isn’t an actress however, it’s actually a car, a Ford Mustang. This …
Over the weekend, the citizens of the coastal city of San Leandro, California might have seen some rogue Dodges take to the streets, causing havoc. Burnouts and accidents ensued as bandits reportedly stole a suspected $2.7 million worth of Dodge sports cars and took to the streets. The theft of as many as 70 cars …
There are a number of car brands that are so obscure and uncommon that it doesn’t surprise you when you don’t recognize one of their cars or concept cars, but that’s probably not the case with Mazda. In the United States, Mazda’s are a pretty popular option for sedans, small sports cars like the Miata, …
SUVs are practical, safe vehicles that offer more space – and typically more off-road ability – than your average sedan. For many people, SUVs are favorited over minivans and trucks because they offer the ability to fit more more people while not sacrificing style and cargo capacity. There are a lot of good looking SUVs, …
Concept cars give us a glance into a car manufacturer’s world. With them, we get to see futuristic designs, advanced technology and incredible styling that will set the stage for the next generation of the company’s cars, and their future in the automotive industry. Whether you are a Mazda fan or not, you will fall …
The Fiat 126 might look like a child’s toy car, or maybe something haphazardly built in a private garage, but in fact, it was a full-scale production passenger car created by Fiat and produced in Italy and Poland. They never became legal in the United States, and even though they are unique and do have …
Buying a brand new sports car can be exhilarating, but really, buying a new-to-you sports car can be just as fun. Whether you’re a fan of American muscle or European luxury, there’s a sports car that matches any style and dream, and that dream doesn’t have to come with a huge price tag. In fact, …
When it comes to buying a sports car, there are a lot of downfalls to paying that brand-new sticker price. While you do know you are the original owner and can ensure that maintenance is done properly, you also have to be concerned with depreciation, which is more severe in sports cars and luxury cars …
When it comes to having a practical car we often think about the amount of cargo we can hold, and the number of passengers we can have. We expect cars like sedans and SUVs to have a higher passenger capacity but usually, sports cars and coupes have less space and fewer seats. There are, however, …
Since the end of production, Pontiac cars have become less and less common on the roads, and many drivers are grateful for that. In their time, Pontiac did develop and mass-produce many fun and well-loved cars, like the Firebird. It might be easy to hate on their most dangerous car, the Fiero, but at least …
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This year, Volkswagen’s line-up for the 2020 models is competitive, sporty, and they have a lot to offer. With SUVs like the Tiguan and sporty sedans like the Arteon, it’s easy to forget about the manufacturer’s staples, but this year’s Jetta shouldn’t be swept under the rug. The low price might lead you to believe …
When it comes to cars, many people view them simply as a form of transportation. They want practicality, they want safety, and maybe sometimes they care how the car looks, but cars are also used as status symbols in many places. Luxury car value, however, can be deceiving, especially if you’re not looking at a …
If you’ve heard of the phone app Turo or seen advertisements for it, you’ve probably been under the impression that the app is exclusively for rare, high-end exotic cars, but if you log onto the app you will see that there is a lot more on the app than just that. Turo is a user-based …
Before the movement to make plug-in hybrids and full-electric cars, car manufacturers and concept designers knew that there was a need to come up with a viable replacement for the standard combustion engine that has been common in cars for most of their existence. At one point in time, cars like the Chrysler Turbine paved …
You may have heard the term ‘hot hatch‘ before, and even if you know what some examples of hot hatches are you may not fully understand what the term means. Hot hatches are pretty uncommon, especially in the United States, but they have a lot to offer and are all-around great cars if you’re looking …
When it comes to buying rare exotic cars, you probably think of expensive and unattainable, but that isn’t necessarily true of this all-American MOPAR – the Dodge Viper. In fact, the first few generations of Dodge Viper can be purchased for less than an average-cost new car, and provide all of the power and performance …
If you’re not familiar with the phone app Turo, it’s an application that allows individual car owners to rent out their vehicles directly, similar to apps like Air BNB that let you rent out rooms in your house. As a renter, it’s got a lot of benefits, from getting to experience an exotic car you’re …
When it comes to buying exotic cars or supercars, they are typically more expensive than the average person can justify buying, but there is a way to get exotic cars for an affordable price, for just the cost of repairs and elbow grease. That’s right, you can buy your dream Lamborghini, you might just have …
When it comes to buying a large, reliable SUV, it’s hard to find everything you want, especially if you’re looking in the already limited market of three-row SUVs. Three-row SUVs have a lot of space, but they aren’t always reliable or have great fuel efficiency. Buying one brand new can be expensive, and when you’re …
Electric scooters are optimal for big-city folk who don’t want the hassle and stress of owning or driving a car. Parking, traffic, and a number of other problems plague car owners in cities like New York City and Los Angeles and sometimes getting around on something more compact and easy sounds like the better option. …
That may seem like a crazy idea at first, but big-town scooter owners have a lot of positive things to say about driving a scooter, and Consumer Reports has even tested out four popular scooters to let us know which ones are worth buying. Hear me out, because there might be something to owning an …
It isn’t news to anyone that kids can be messy sometimes, and because they like to touch things while they explore and learn, the first thing they touch in your car can get dirty and gross. In a time where we are becoming more aware of germs and how easily they spread, it’s important to …
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Choosing to purchase a new midsized SUV for your family can be stressful, and you want to know you’re getting everything you need and want from your new purchase because you’ll likely keep it for several years. For the average midsize SUV owner, we want it all: style, practicality, reliability, and fuel efficiency, and according …
When it comes to engines, we think of the typical gas-powered engine or electric motor, or even a combination of the two that is becoming more popular in plug-in hybrids, but we don’t typically think about outfitting a car with a turbine. Apparently Chrysler did, and they named it – appropriately – the Chrysler Turbine. …
The recent quarantine has caused many people to lose their jobs or begin working from home. For whatever reason, fewer people are driving their cars than they normally are, and while that’s decreased traffic by a lot. While that may seem ideal for many people, this can also cause some minor problems with your vehicle …
When it comes to brakes, we can all recognize the big Brembo logo on some caliper covers, and while we might not recognize exactly why, we know that this means the brakes are good. But Brembo isn’t just for aftermarket install, there are some major luxury and sports brands that offer Brembo brakes from factory, …
When it comes to flying, many people have the irrational fear that their plane is going to crash or fall out of the sky in a freak accident. The chances of dying in a plane crash are pretty slim, and comparatively, flying is usually a safer method of transportation than driving. If you look at …
The road trip – classic American tradition kept alive by families across the country. As summer approaches and we plan our vacation, we make a dozen decisions on what routes to take, what to bring, and sometimes if we will bring our family pet along. Whether you’re just going for a ride around town or …
With Summer vacation arriving and travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 outbreak starting to lift, many families are getting ready for a traditional summer-time adventure: the road trip. Road trips can be fun, educational, and build life-long memories, but they can also be stressful and even dangerous. Before you pack up your road trip essentials …
When it comes to staying saying in rideshares, especially when using popular apps like Uber and Lyft, we often think that the danger lies in the driver or potential accidents, but as the quarantine-related travel restrictions start to lift, a new danger has risen: the chance of being exposed to COVID-19. Now, that doesn’t mean …
We’ve all heard the warnings, and sometimes we don’t mean to do it intentionally, but leaving your dog in the car is more dangerous than you might think for them. Sometimes we just mean to run into the store for a few quick minutes, or we just stop at the gas station and run in …
Third-row seat SUVs are great for large families, traveling with big groups of people, or just having the extra needed space. They are great on the road and off, but they aren’t known for having great fuel economy. That doesn’t always have to be the case though, and according to Consumer Reports there are some …
The 2020 Toyota Camry has great ratings all around, according to Consumer Reports, with an overall score of 84. Like the model years before the new Camry is reliable, has high customer satisfaction reviews and current owners will tell you its a good buy for the money. There haven’t been too many issues with the …
The newly released Cadillac CT6-V has all of the luxury of a high-end Cadillac, all of the practicality of a sedan, and under the hood you’d never suspect that it has a powerful V8 engine. With a starting price of almost $95,000, does the 2020 CT6-V offer enough to justify the price? On the side …
If you’ve ever seen Aston Martin cars, in person, on television, or on the big screen in movies driving by characters like James Bond, you’ve probably noticed the timeless and perfectly proportionate appearance that makes them look equally more like a work of art than a driveable car. Sure, there are plenty of stunning cars …
Regardless of year, car models typically have a reputation that proceeds them, especially if it’s been a long-running model like many sedans and SUVs. We remember the good, the bad, and the ugly, but we also remember what we hear about how reliable certain cars and SUVs are – or aren’t. One mark of reliability …
When you’re looking to buy a car brand new, chances are you want to get as much out of your car as possible. For some drivers, this can mean high-end luxury, fun driving experience, or off-road utility. For most people, what is also at the forefront of your mind is reliability. You want to know …
