Category: Auto
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Made in Chicago?
Steering You Right with Sharon Peters Q: A recent review I read of the Ford Explorer said it’s made in Chicago. I never thought of that as a car town. Is this correct? A: It is. Even though cars these days are manufactured in such far-flung U.S. locations as Georgetown, Kentucky (Toyota) and West Point,…
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Big pickups found lacking in crash tests
Only one model managed to obtain top scores across the board for crash safety By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features One of the underlying axioms of auto safety is that, all else being equal, a larger and heavier vehicle will inherently protect its occupants better in a crash than will a smaller and lighter one. Well…
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Summit search
Steering You Right with Sharon Peters Q: We’re contemplating getting a 2016 Jeep at the end of this model year — new but discounted because the 2017 models are coming. Our son said we should look into the Summit. We did a Sunday cruise through the dealer lot (to avoid salespeople) and didn’t find anything…
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Goldberg Financial Associates hosts red carpet event at Ray Catena Maserati
Jerry Goldberg, president of a central New Jersey-based insurance and investment strategies firm, Goldberg Financial Associates, hosted his loyal clients, turned friends, for an exclusive evening at Ray Catena Maserati in Oakhurst recently. “My team and I wanted to provide a night of pure fun and enjoyment for our clients. We value them as the…
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Automakers on target to meet fuel economy goals
It’s difficult to find a true ‘gas guzzler’ among today’s fleet of new cars, trucks and crossovers By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Though big truck and SUV sales are booming, it doesn’t necessarily mean the nation’s gas pumps are draining at a considerably quicker rate. That’s because despite a shift in consumer sentiment, automakers are…
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LATCH smarts
Steering You Right with Sharon Peters Q: We’re getting a new car that our two grandkids will be riding in often. The daughter-in-law is weighing in with the following: we’re supposed to get one that has the best LATCH system (for lashing down the child seats). I thought all new cars had this. And aren’t…
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Where to find the best deals in used cars
Gas prices are powering a surging demand for muscle cars in the pre-owned market, with the most fuel-efficient models being among the best bargains By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features As further evidence of the seismic shift in consumers’ preferences with regard to automobiles, resale values of the raciest rides on the road are soaring, while…
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Rob Sickel of Pine Belt Enterprises named one of Automotive News’ 40 Under 40
Rob Sickel of Pine Belt Enterprises in Lakewood was named one of Automotive News’ 40 Under 40. This annual program honors 40 high achievers at new-car dealerships who are under 40 years old. Automotive News evaluated nominations from across the United States and Canada and identified outstanding performers in a large field of top caliber…
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Doggie belts
Steering You Right with Sharon Peters Q: We’re taking a long road trip in September and our two Australian Shepherds are coming. I’m finally convinced of the merits of having seatbelts for them. But the ones I saw in the pet store were flimsy. Do you know if there’s been any comparison testing or are…
