Category: Auto

Safety sells, but most motorists would still rather ride in comfort By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Until recently limited to only the costliest luxury models, an increasing number of cars and trucks in virtually all size and price classes are offering an array of advanced safety systems, including compact cars and even subcompact crossover SUVs.…

Depreciation is one of a car buyer’s largest long-term expenses, and savvy shoppers look for models that hold onto their value steadfastly to bring in more money at trade-in time. Resale value is especially important to those leasing a car, as monthly payments are largely based on what a vehicle will be worth two or…

The change of seasons can be challenging enough with regard to the elements, but you’ll want to take extra precaution if you’ll be motoring through Boston, which was named the U.S.’s worst city in which to drive in rain or snow, with Bostonians getting into accidents 157.7 percent more frequently than the national average. That’s…

With automotive technology evolving at a rapid pace, here’s a cheat sheet for car shoppers that previews the hottest gadgetry of the year By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features It’s no exaggeration to suggest that today’s cars pack more in the way of advanced electronics than NASA originally employed to send astronauts to the moon. Computers,…

  Consumers, already paying an average of nearly $34,000 for a new car or truck, may be reaching the end of their proverbial ropes as far as affordability is concerned. According to data compiled by Experian Automotive in Schaumburg, Ill., car buyers are going deeper into debt and for longer periods than ever to keep…

Add another upscale nameplate to the new-car business: Genesis. Hyundai is in the process of launching its new Genesis brand, previously the name of both one of its sedans and a sporty coupe, as a separate identity for its top models. Existing vehicles will be renamed under an alphanumeric structure beginning with the letter “G.”…

General Motors’ midsize pickup trucks get a new turbo-diesel engine for 2016 that makes them the most fuel-efficient haulers on the road By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Chevrolet recently made headlines when it announced that its Colorado midsize pickup — along with its near twin at GMC, the Canyon — would become the most fuel-efficient…

Though U.S. car buyers tend to be more fickle than they might have been back in the fiercely brand loyal 1950s and ’60s, getting repeat business remains a priority for automakers. The top brands can hold onto 60 percent or more of their customers at trade-in time, according to a recent analysis of loyalty rates…

Travel can be stressful enough. Here’s how to take a successful road trip with a dog or cat along for the ride By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With gas prices continuing to be cheaper than they’ve been in years, a record number of Americans are expected to take family road trips this year. And many…