2015 Nissan Altima SL: Continues To Be A Standout In The Ultra-Competitive Midsize Segment Highlight: Up until recently, the Altima was available as coupe, too! The last remaining coupe in the segment is now the Honda Accord. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $31,060 (base model $23,125) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; a traction […]
2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES: A Peppy And A Fuel-Efficient Three-Cylinder Highlight: The base model Mirage is the least expensive vehicle in the segment. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $17,105 (base price $14,905) Seating Capacity: 4 realistically! (Mitsubishi says five.) Standard Safety Features: airbags; stability control; and an electronic brake force distribution; a tire pressure monitoring system; and […]
Tom: You join us this morning with some news about auto loans. Mellody: I do have news, Tom, but it is worrying news. A new report out from Experian tells us that the average term of auto loans – both for new and used car sales – are getting stretched to record lengths. On […]
2015 Kia Sedona SX Limited: Redefining The Luxury Minivan Segment Highlights: The Sedona wears a similar instrument panel to that of the flagship K900 and its sibling, the Hyundai Genesis sedan. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $43,295 (Base Model starts at $26,995) Seating Capacity: 7 (with buckets; and 8 without) Standard Safety Features: air bags; electronic brake distribution; electronic […]
DETROIT (AP) — Under pressure from U.S. safety regulators, Ford is recalling nearly 423,000 cars and SUVs in North America because the power-assisted steering can fail while they’re being driven. The recall covers certain Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles, as well as the Lincoln MKS and MKT from the 2011 through 2013 model years. Also […]
After going through thousands of submissions for the Win Any Ford giveaway, Shawn Thompson, Manager of Multicultural Marketing at Ford Motor Company, revealed the winner is Kimberly Johnson of Dallas, Georgia! Attendees of the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage were able to enter the contest on the cruise. As the winner, Kimberly will be able to […]
2015 Lexus IS 250/350: The Brand’s Sporty Looking Entry-Level Sedan Highlight: The IS offers a 2-door hardtop convertible, which is known as the IS-C. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $37,485 (IS250 Base Price $43,715) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: airbags; LED daytime running lights; fog lamps; ABS; electronic brake distribution; a brake assist system; a traction […]
One man’s attempt to hide from police failed miserably when he tried to spray paint his face and blend into “the background” after stealing a…
Highlight: The last two door coupe in the brand’s line up was the SC which faded away in 2000, after being replaced by a mature looking hardtop convertible. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $53,880 (Base Price $43,715) Seating Capacity: 4 Standard Safety Features: airbags; daytime running lights; LED headlights; ABS: electronic brake distribution; a brake assist system; […]
Highlight: The Gran Coupe is a hatchback version of the iconic 3-Series sedan. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $55,075 (base model $41,250) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: airbags; Xenon headlights with LED accents; an automatic dimming rearview mirror; a tire pressure monitoring system; rain sensing wipers; stability control system ABS brakes; and BMW’s SOS assist system […]
Highlights: Maintenance is included for 3 years or 36,000 miles. Over a three year period the Mini is slated to have the highest residuals in the premium subcompact segment, according to ALG. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $36,895 (base price $21,300) Seating Capacity: 4 Standard Safety Features: airbags; daytime running lights; ABS; cornering brake control; electronic brake […]
Highlights: With the all-new optional 507 package, our rear-wheel drive C63 AMG pushed out 507 horses from underneath the hood from each of its hand built engines. Adding the 507 package zooms the C63 AMG from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds. The C63 uses much of the same technology found in the brand’s […]
