Posts by: Sean Alder

The Most Reliable Car Brands of 2018

In January of 2018, U.S. News & World Report released their annual list of the most reliable car brands. So when you go car shopping this summer, there are many factorsyou shouldconsider when making your vehicle purchase. Every car buyer has a personal preference as to which factors take priority over others. For some, getting the best price is important. For others, it could be gas mileage, t

BMW and Porsche Collaborate on Super-Fast Car Chargers

Several big names in auto manufacturing have already teamed up to produce an ultra-fast electric car charging network in Europe. At 350kW, this charger could enable better use of electric vehicles. However, the groundwork is already being laid for improving the charge rate to 450kW.Known simply as IONITY, this super-fast charging station is perhaps one of the most innovative projects to come out o

Technological Advancements in the Auto Industry

In the auto industry, advancements and breakthroughs are a constant occurrence. If you’ve had your current vehicle for five years or more and are considering buying a new car, you’re sure to appreciate the advanced technology in today's vehicles that may not have existed the last time you were in the market for something new. Sophisticated safety systems are on this list. Today, many

Safer Vehicle Designs May Reduce Pedestrian Fatalities

America’s high level of pedestrian fatalities is due, in part, to how streets and vehicles are designed. Within the last 10 years, European automotive safety regulators have placed a high focus on improving the levels of pedestrian safety. The United States, on the other hand, is slightly behind on this trend in protecting those sharing the roads with vehicles. Equipment such as seat belts,

Nissan Targets Kicks to Millennials and Retirees

The SUV/crossover trend has taken the automotive industry by storm. Nearly every automaker has been releasing their own version of the vehicle in order to capitalize on the trend. Even Lamborghini has put their hat in the ring and developed their own version of the SUV. Now for the first time in eight years, Nissan is releasing an entirely new nameplate for the SUV/crossover called Kicks. Many of

Mahindra to Launch Passenger Vehicles in US

India's Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has plans to make its way into the U.S. off-road vehicle market in 2018 with their Roxor. However, officials from the company admit doing so will require them to approach the market slowly and thoughtfully. In 2017, Mahindra Automotive opened a North American plant in a suburb of Detroit. Already in the tractor business in America, they have not revealed a time

What You Need to Know Before Buying Electric

Are you planning to buy electric? Then there are a few things you’ll want to know before you fully commit to purchasing your first EV. As a whole, EVs work pretty differently than a standard petrol fuel engine, so you’ll be buying different products and checking out different specs. This isn’t to say that electric vehicles are a bad investment. In fact, it’s quite the contr

Tools You'll Always Want in Your Car

Let’s begin with a harsh truth about driving: at some point, something will go wrong. Whether it’s a fender bender or one of your hoses cracking, nearly all drivers will eventually encounter some form of problem on the road. To be exact, insurance companies claim you’ll file an accident claim every 17.9 years. And this isn’t including all the car trouble and breakdowns in b

Generation Z Does Not Want to Own Cars: How to Win Them Over

The face of the car industry has been in constant change over the last decade or so. Advanced technologies like autonomous vehicles, smartphone connections, increased safety features, and various other additions to the industry have made cars much different than they had been before. However, one thing has changed that was quite unexpected; Generation Z is widely separating itself from car ownersh

Just How High Tech is the Audi Q5?

Luxury cars with upgraded technologies generally come with a price tag of at or near six figures. However, the 2018 Audi Q5 is breaking this mold and so much so that it was given the Kelley Blue Book 2018 Best Auto Tech Award for a luxury brand. A standard version comes in at under $45,000 and doesn’t even reach $60,000 when purchased fully loaded.Since 2009, the Audi Q5 has been one of the