There are two types of traffic jams. The first is when an actual accident occurs and because the traffic can’t flow smoothly (or at all), vehicles back up behind the accident point. The other is far more common and is referred to as a “Phantom Traffic Jam.” This is when…
Connected vehicles. Picture wired.com Not long ago, “connectivity” was only available on some of the most expensive automobiles made. Not anymore, today most new cars offer connectivity of some form or another. Problem is that connectivity refers to a wide variety of wireless functions. Thanks to the assistance of the folks…
1914 Stutz Bearcat Speedster. Picture uniquecarsandparts.com One of the best looking cars of the 1920s was the Stutz Bearcat. You’ve probably have seen one before but didn’t know what kind of car it was. Do yourself a favor and type “Stutz Bearcat” into Google and take a look. It was…
If you are considering the purchase of an Electric Vehicle (EV), there is more than just the cost of the vehicle and its driving range to consider. Hiley Volkswagen of Arlington, TX, a local Volkswagen dealer in Arlington,TX, insists that every EV driver should also investigate where the local charging stations…
Dacia is the #1 brand in New Caledonia and has the two best-selling passenger cars this month. * See the Top 30 best-selling brands and models by clicking on the title * Good news for once coming from new car sales in New Caledonia, an overseas French territory located north…
The Skoda Kodiaq breaks into the Top 25 at home. * See the Top 10 best-selling brands and Top 252 All-models by clicking on the title * It has become a bit of a routine over the past two years: November breaks another record for the month at 23.161 registrations,…
Palacio del Partal in Alhambra, Granada. This is Part 6 of our North Cape to Gibraltar series. We have now completed the Scandinavian section of this adventure, and you can check out Part 1: Stockholm and Central Sweden, Part 2: Kustvägen to Finland, Part 3: The journey to North Cape, Part 4: To the Russian…
I never thought crossing back the Arctic Circle would feel so southernly... This is Part 5 of our North Cape to Gibraltar series. You can also check out Part 1: Stockholm and Central Sweden, Part 2: Kustvägen to Finland, Part 3: The journey to North Cape and Part 4: To the Russian border. We are…
The Renault Clio is now the #1 nameplate in the Netherlands so far in 2016. * See the Top 40 All-brands and Top 262 All-models by clicking on the title * The Dutch new car market continues to struggle in November at -20% to 32.271 units, pulling the year-to-date tally down…
The Opel Astra leads its segment in Denmark above the VW Golf and Peugeot 308. * See the Top 43 All-brands and Top 224 All-models by clicking on the title * Nothing can stop the Danish new car market: up a further 6% to a record 18.007 sales in November…
Björn at the Russian border. This is Part 4 of our North Cape to Gibraltar series, check out Part 1: Stockholm and Central Sweden, Part 2: Kustvägen to Finland and Part 3: The journey to North Cape. Now that we've reached the northernmost point of our adventure, instead of flatly driving back the way…
The Maruti Baleno breaks its ranking and volume records in India this month. * NOW UPDATED with the Top 20 brands and Top 80 models - click on title to see * The aftermath of the highly disruptive demonetisation process that India is going through has slowed down the growth…
The new model pushes Renault Megane sales up 42% across Europe. * See the Top 55 brands and Top 340 models by clicking on the title * Final October data for Europe 29 countries is now available, with the overall score almost 9.ooo units below preliminary figures at 1.132.112 delivers…
Spectacular sunset over North Cape. This is Part 3 of our North Cape to Gibraltar series, click here to check out Part 1: Stockholm and Central Sweden and Part 2: Kustvägen to Finland, a succession of impossibly stunning fishing villages. Today is the big day: the road to North Cape - Nordkapp in…
General Motors gains 10% in November, with the GMC Acadia up 35%. Pictures caranddriver.com * See the Top 15 groups, Top 40 brands and Top 285 models by clicking on the title * It's a nice surprise this month for the U.S. new light vehicle market. After three consecutive months…