News By Topic: Road Trips Travel

AAA Offers Tips and Suggestions to Help Motorists Stay Safe in Winter +VIDEO

Nov 13, 2018

Drive to Survive this Winter Season PITTSBURGH - November 13, 2018: Winter can put a damper on driving conditions, especially when snow and ice are involved. Hazardous storms and inclement weather are a factor in more than half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter, according to research from t ... Continue reading

2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Review By John Heilig

Nov 12, 2018

Reviewed MODEL: 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon ENGINE/TRANSMISSION: 3.6-liter V6/8-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 285 hp @ 6,400 rpm/260 lb.-ft. @ 4,800 rpm WHEELBASE: 118.4 in. ... Continue reading

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending November 10, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson

Nov 11, 2018

Ford Scooter; Lincoln Chimes; Gas Prices Down; Thanksgiving Travel; MB ad Bosch Go Autonomous; Subaru Recall; Mari Hulman George RIP; Tesla Watchman; VW EV SUV ... Continue reading

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan - Fun and Smart Review By Larry Nutson

Nov 10, 2018

Not to confuse you, but the current 5-passenger Tiguan will continue to be offered for at least a couple years. Rebadged as the Tiguan Limited, the product program for this model will be simplified in terms of features and options, and pricing will reflect a strong value position for a buyer. ... Continue reading

2018 Volvo XC60 Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Nov 10, 2018

All totaled the bottom line hit $63,290, which is a pretty decent chunk of change. If I were buying, some of these options I would want and some maybe not. ... Continue reading

Former Transportation Secretary Calls for Higher Gas Tax

Nov 9, 2018

Ray LaHood thinks President Trump should move now to increase the federal gas tax to fund infrastructure maintenance.  WASHINGTON November 09, 2018; NACS online reported that after the midterm elections, President Donald Trump should strike now to forge a bipartisan transportation deal that would fix the country’s ... Continue reading

Join the RKA Wine Country Motorcycle Ride to Benefit Sonoma Raceway Thanksgiving Food Drive

Nov 9, 2018

Join the RKA Wine Country Motorcycle Ride to Benefit Sonoma Raceway Thanksgiving Food Drive SONOMA, Calif. ... Continue reading

AAA Predicts More Than 54 Million Americans Will Be On The Move This Thanksgiving

Nov 8, 2018

The 2018 holiday weekend will see the highest Thanksgiving travel volume in more than a dozen years (since 2005), with 2.5 million more people taking to the nation's roads, skies, rails and waterways compared with last year. ... Continue reading

2018 Toyota Prius c Four Review By John Heilig

Nov 5, 2018

Our tester is the Prius c, originally intended to be the “city” version. As such it is slightly smaller in size than its cohorts, with a more conservative engine. It still offers outstanding fuel economy. ... Continue reading

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending November 3, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson

Nov 4, 2018

US Sales UP (Surprise!); Cadillac Books On Hold; GM RIF; GM Capital Cutback; GM Going Into Bicycle Biz; Toyota Sports Car To Debut In Detroit; Tesla Troubles; Faraday Future (May Not Have One); SEMA News; FORD GT; Harley Recall; Jeep Recall; Scion Recall; Lewis Hamilton Wins 2nd Straight F-1 Title ... Continue reading

New car Review: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse Review and Drive Report By Larry Nutson

Nov 4, 2018

The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has models for everyone with L, LS, LT (in either cloth or leather trims), Premier and new-for-2018 RS and High Country as choices. The Traverse is front-wheel drive with all-wheel drive available on all models except the L and RS. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday November 3, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive

Nov 3, 2018

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts sharing accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair, automotive career opportunities and vehicle and repair bu ... Continue reading

Here’s My Vote for Lane Departure Warnings

Oct 31, 2018

Consumers praise the buzzers, beepers or chips alert them to unintentional drifting. The car itself sounds a warning or in some vehicles helps steer it back toward the center of the lane. In an earlier report, Consumer Reports found more than 77 percent of Cadillac, Hyundai and Tesla owners were very satisfied with the ... Continue reading

2018 Subaru Crosstrek Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Oct 28, 2018

The new platform and uni-body structure is significantly stiffer which results not only in better driving dynamics but also reductions in noise, vibration and harshness. The exterior body is more sculpted than before and the Crosstrek has a new grille design as well as new headlights. A view towards the rear corner bri ... Continue reading

2018 Nissan Leaf SL Review; Better In Every Way By John Heilig

Oct 27, 2018

Overall, the Nissan Leaf may not win the range wars, but it is a perfectly useable electric car with all the attributes you would expect. It is a big improvement over the previous generation Leaf in all areas. ... Continue reading