From the way a child stares in open-jaw, amazed at the roof folding down, to the unrivaled thrill of driving with the wind wafting your hair as the sun warms your skin, there’s something magical about convertibles. You could argue that everything is better in the great outdoors, particularly when summer rolls around. Garden drinks …
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When Bob discovered his local auto parts offered big discounts on summer tires in August, he figured he would save several hundred dollars by replacing his Honda Accord’s old tires with summer tires. Years ago, Bob had bought winter tires for his Accord but didn’t think they made that much of a difference when driving …
The only thing I like about the Audi A7 GPS navigation is the 3D view. When driving through downtown Vancouver, it displays the buildings which are pretty cool. But that’s where the cool/effective factor ends. Other than that the Audi A7 (2017 model) GPS navigation isn’t anywhere nearly as good as Google Maps (or …
3.5 years ago I was ripping along downtown Vancouver in my 13-year-old Toyota Echo. Just as I entered the busiest intersection in the city, the car died. There I was stuck in a busy intersection during rush hour. Horns were blaring. I feared I’d get nailed. I put it in neutral and did the …
Yes, it does and it’s a fabulous feature. The side-view mirrors on both the driver and passenger side fold in and out with a quick twist of a knob conveniently located on the car door armrest. Before I show you the photos, an interesting story. About a year ago I was driving my Audi A7 …
All-in-all we love our 2019 Toyota Highlander with sport grill pictured above. We bought it because with two young boys, we wanted a 7-seater for carting their friends around. It’s been great for cycling (with Thule 4-bike rack) and skiing (just slide the skis in the back – no rack needed). However, since we …
I leased my first Audi A7 in 2017. I still have it. It’s without a doubt the best car I’ve ever owned. I do not regret getting it ever. In fact, I still enjoy driving it each and every time. When I went car shopping in 2017 I had no intention of getting an Audi. …
Minivans used to be the top choice for vehicles. They’re spacious enough to accommodate families or a group of friends on a road trip, they’re safe, and flexible so you can even use it to carry a cargo. However, gone are the days when minivans were considered cool. Now, there are plenty of exceptional vehicles …
The Japanese automaker, Toyota, is the world’s second-largest automotive manufacturer. Its Corolla model is the fastest-selling car that sells at every 27 seconds on average as of 2013. The brand is also known for durability, best resale value, and was even crowned as the leading Global Green Brand of 2017. Its 2000GT model — also …
Kia is South Korea’s oldest and second largest automaker. They also own the world’s largest car assembly factory which is stationed in Seoul, South Korea. Their manufacturing plant in Hwasung produces 114 cars per hour or two cars per minute. Kia in Korean means “one that came out of the east” or “rising out of Asia.” …
Nissan is a giant Japanese automaker that started in 1933 with headquarters in Nishi-ku, Yokohoma, Japan. The early Nissan cars were name Datsun, which was the company’s brand name at that time. Nissan’s VQ engines have conquered many worldwide records for best engines. The company also manufactures electric cars and released some of them to …
I have to admit the new Corvettes look pretty awesome. I didn’t buy one (opted for an Audi A7 instead), but when I see them on the road, they get my attention. Widely dubbed as the greatest American sports car, the Corvette was also regarded as the car of the future when it debuted in …
Audi is a German automaker that’s one of the best-selling luxury automobile brands in the world. Aside from the manufacture of high-end cars, however, it’s also carved a mark in the fast world of speed. Back in 1938, the company partnered with Ferdinand Porsche and designed the beast called the Auto Union Type C, the fastest track …
World-renowned Swedish carmaker Volvo was established almost a century ago in 1924 by Assar Gabrielsson and Gustav Larssonin a Stockholm restaurant named Sturehof. Its name is a Latin word for “I roll” and the company started rolling mass production of 10,000 vehicles in May 1932. In 1941, Volvo sold its 50,000th vehicle which was a truck. …
The Mercedes-Benz is not just a celebrated high-end day to day car, it’s also valued for its high-performance race cars and participates on racetracks. The brand is also proud of its history-making origins. Its found Carl Benz invented the first automobile in 1886 which was the three-wheeled self-propelled car called the “Motorwagen.” Consequently, Benz owns …
Wouldn’t it be amazing to travel by private jet, skipping all of those airport lines, or to have a collection of fancy sports cars? Well, while most of us can keep dreaming, those are just two of the high-class ways our favorite celebrities get around. As they all flit off on fabulous summer vacations, we …
The auto parts industry is a $58 billion industry that experiences a single digit growth per year. But the online retailers for auto parts posted a 16 percent growth from 2016 when it accounted for $8.89 billion of the market share. The industry’s top retailers are AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, and O’Reilly Auto Parts …
Cars are a common means of transportation that almost every person travels in or owns in today’s modern world. They come in various models, sporting different colors, designs, sizes, etc. Needless to say, cars have become a necessity to cover both short and long distances at a faster pace. They have allowed people to cover vast …