There was a time when categorizing a car as a “family car” translated into “boring car.” But that generalization, once well-founded, is now long gone. With …
2013 Toyota Corolla: still a desirable, economical compact sedan
The 2013 Toyota Corolla continues the solid reputation of all Corollas, first sold in America in 1968. The front-drive compact Corolla is arguably the world’s top-selling …
Top art deco cars from The Great Gatsby era, Buick to Corsair
GearPatrol.com is a compelling website with a compelling motto: “Spirt of Adventure, Passion For Gear.” One recent post, Ten Great Art Deco Cars, features stunning images …
Car loans offer used car financing alternative
A car loan is normally a personal loan that incorporates fixed monthly payments over a fixed term and with a fixed interest rate. They are widely …
Acura RLX, 2014: Odd-looking luxury sedan elegant, plush, pricey (video)
What should a consumer expect from a car with a starting point of just under $50,000? That’s the beginning price of 2014 Acura RLX, the new …
Driving the Tour of California #4: Divine navigation the way to go in 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
The first few days of the Amgen Tour of California involved only 10-mile round-trip treks from San Diego to Escondido, a welcome respite from the nearly …
Review: 2013 Lexus LS 460 pricey luxury sedan refined with more luxury
Lexus turned the luxury car market upside down in America when it introduced its big LS 400 luxury sedan in 1989. Suddenly, it seemed as if …
John Lennon’s rare Ferrari and his first ticket to ride set for Bonhams auction
Nearly five decades since John Lennon received his first driver’s license and purchased his first car, a 1965 Ferrari 330GT, the former Beatle’s classic sports car …
Driving the Tour of California #3: Arriving in Los Angeles madness in a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
The final stretch of my drive from Sacramento to San Diego for the start of the Tour of California took me over the steep, winding Grapevine …
Ford pick-ups from 2008 investigated for faulty steering
Ford is perennially the top-selling pick-up truck in the United States, but two models of the 2008 lineup are being investigated for faulty steering gear boxes.…