Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Comparisons, Hyundai, Volkswagen on Dec 15th, 2011
The 2012 VW Passat and 2012 Hyundai Sonata both represent great values in new midsize cars. Both the Passat and Sonata offer the comfort, functionality and style of a midsize car with under $20,000 starting prices. The 2012 VW Passat starts at $19,995 while the 2012 Sonata starts at $19,695. With prices so close, it […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Chevrolet, Comparisons, SUV, Volkswagen on Dec 14th, 2011
The 2012 Chevy Equinox and 2012 VW Tiguan are just two of your many options if you’re shopping for a small SUV, but they are also two of your best options. Both the Equinox and Tiguan offer both two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The 2012 Chevy Equinox starts at $23,450 and comes with a 2.4-liter […]
Posted in BMW, Car Reviews, car shopping, Comparisons, Lexus, Luxury vehicles on Dec 13th, 2011
Lexus and BMW are two of the big players in the luxury car game, so the entry level midsize sedans offered by each brand are pretty important products. While both Lexus and BMW sell less expensive cars than the 2012 IS250 and the 2012 328i , the least expensive mid-sized cars are the real babies […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Chevrolet, Comparisons, Honda on Dec 5th, 2011
The 2012 Honda Accord and 2012 Chevy Malibu are two of the big name contenders in what could be considered the heavyweight class of the automotive world. The midsize sedan category is one of the most important, so the competition is fierce and not much separates the vehicles on paper. The 2012 Honda Accord and […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Chevrolet, Compact cars, Comparisons, Toyota on Dec 1st, 2011
If you’re looking for a miniscule car that sips fuel and is easy to fit into tight spaces but want some cargo room, chances are you’re looking at the 2012 Chevy Sonic and 2012 Toyota Yaris hatch backs. The 2012 Chevy Sonic is all new for this year, replacing the Aveo starting with the 2012 […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Compact cars, Comparisons, Honda, Hyundai on Nov 30th, 2011
The 2012 Honda Civic is one of the cars that defines a segment. When the Civic gets larger, people’s idea of a small car gets larger. And it has grown larger, the original Civic which debuted in 1973 weighed 1,500 lbs and was 139.8 inches long. The current model is more than three feet longer […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Comparisons, Hyundai, Nissan on Nov 29th, 2011
The 2012 Hyundai Sonata and 2012 Nissan Altima are both attractive, affordable midsize cars that come with over 30-mpg highway ratings, all of the optional features you could want, and the ability to seat five comfortably. The 2012 Hyundai Sonata is relatively newer than the Altima, being redesigned for the 2011 model year. The Altima […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Cars For Commuting, Chevrolet, Commuting, Compact cars, Comparisons, Honda on Nov 14th, 2011
The 2012 Chevy Sonic is all new for 2012 to take on the small car segment where its predecessor the Aveo failed. The 2012 Honda Fit is one of the most established (and therefore most due for a refresh) small cars on sale right now. So how do the two compare? Common knowledge says if […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Comparisons, Honda, Toyota, Trucks on Nov 10th, 2011
If you’re looking for a midsize pickup truck, chances are the 2012 Toyota Tacoma and 2012 Honda Ridgeline are on your short list. If you don’t need the high towing capacity of of a full sized pickup and also don’t want to deal with the maneuverability issues and fuel economy of a large truck, the […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Cars For Commuting, Compact cars, Comparisons, Hyundai, Mazda, Reviews on Nov 4th, 2011
Want a small car that’s great on gas but also in posession of enough grunt to allow safe merges onto the highway? Hate the idea of joining the ‘I don’t give a flying rat’s rear about cars, just give me something that will get me to work” crew that swarms the Toyota and Honda dealerships […]
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