Posts by: Scott Webb

Mazda Recall Expands to over 370,000 Vehicles Nationwide

If you drive your own vehicle, you know how important it is to maintain it and make sure you are safe when you drive. One of the safety steps is to be aware of any recalls that may affect your vehicle and take the necessary steps as soon as possible to fix the recall issue. In fact, the closing of 2015 saw the recall of more than 622,000 vehicles from several different automakers, including Buick,

Keyless Ignition Vehicles Tied to Carbon Monoxide Deaths

If you own a car, truck or SUV with a keyless ignition, you are part of a growing number of new vehicle owners who can start their rides with a push of a button. The convenience of keyless ignition vehicles can be alluring yet potentially dangerous. For instance, a driver can forget to push the button on their key fob (pictured) after it’s no longer inside the vehicle. Forgetting this critical st

Comparative Shopping In The Internet Age

If you have been thinking about shopping for a new or used vehicle to replace the old clunker in your garage, you're no doubt experiencing a mix of emotions as you anticipate going through the ritual of driving around to various dealers and suffering through the endless rounds of negotiations with the salesperson and their manager. You may well be putting off buying a new car, not only because of

Buick Steals the Show

The 2016 Detroit auto show brought a few surprises and plenty of innovation to the auto industry. Lincoln introduced a spacious sedan while Lexus presented another luxury model, but it was Buick that stole the show when it revealed its swanky new sports coupe. Buick’s Fancy New Ride - During the last few decades, Buick has been fighting its reputation as the carmaker for geriatric drivers. This y

FCA Brought Up on Racketeering Charges by Chicago Dealer

Could we have a Scandal at Fiat Chrysler on our hands? No, the Italian-American automaker hasn’t been accused of cheating on emissions like Volkswagen, but FCA may have a burgeoning PR crisis of its own (to join the ones referenced in the accompanying illustration). The Napleton Automotive Group, an auto dealership chain based in Illinois, filed a civil racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler

California Regulators Reject VW’s Diesel Recall Plan

Back in late November, we informed you of Volkswagen’s impending deadline to fix the engines of 2.0-liter diesel vehicles like the Volkswagen Golf TDI (pictured). Now the time has come for VW to deliver a diesel recall plan that would satisfy both the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In short, the verdict from the two agencies can be summarized t

Toyota Camry: 2015's Best Selling Car

It's no surprise to many Americans that the Toyota Camry topped the list as America's best selling car in 2015. Toyota, the world's number one auto manufacturer, is a favorite of many consumers for their offerings of reasonably priced models across a variety of styles with extensive feature options. In addition, the Camry and several other Toyota models have received the IIHS Top Safety Pick and T

Volvo Looks to Own 2016

Let’s face it: Volvo is hardly the sexiest of auto brands. But they did a fairly credible Justin Timberlake impression the past two years thanks to vehicles like the 2016 Volvo XC90 (pictured), and the automaker appears poised to continue its positive momentum in 2016. In fact, Volvo confidently predicts that it’ll shatter its annual auto sales record for the third year in a row. As per Bloomberg

Here Comes the VW Microbus

At this point, Volkswagen could use a win. The beleaguered German automaker has faced an onslaught of bad PR in the wake of its diesel emissions scandal that led to massive recalls. For some consumers, the automaker’s sins may be too serious to forgive, but Volkswagen hopes to change hearts and minds with the return of the VW Microbus. As we teased last month, the all-new edition of the VW Microb

Volkswagen Fights the Law (And the Law Won?)

This past year wasn’t a good one for Volkswagen, and based on early indications 2016 isn’t shaping up to be any better. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), in concert with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), filed a civil complaint against Volkswagen and five of its subsidiaries, most notably Audi and Porsche. The DOJ is seeking billions in damages from VW after it was revealed