Is the Lexus IS 250 too sporty and small for a full-sized family? Can it handle the load and the rigors of a family’s active lifestyle? We drove the IS 250 around town, a couple hundred miles on the highway, and around a mountain to find out. Under The Hood: The 2015 Lexus IS 250 is […]
There’s hybrid technology then there’s hybrid technology loaded with infotainment and safety technology. That’s where the 2017 Prius Prime comes in. When it hits the road, the new plug-in Prius model will get 120 or above MPGe, a 26-percent enhancement over its predecessor. It also has a higher battery capacity. Drivers will also be able to drive at […]
As its on-sale date approaches, Toyota has announced that the fifth generation 4Runner is getting an Entune upgrade and an additional paint scheme for 2016. Both the SR5 and Trail grade models will feature Entune Audio Plus for MY 2016, which includes an AM/FM/MP3 CD player with eight speakers, integrated SiriusXM® All-Access Satellite Radio (with 3-month trial subscription), a […]
Second row passengers have more to entertain them than the usual sedan offerings thanks to the Cadillac CT6’s rear seat infotainment system. In the CT6, passengers can utilize the sedan’s built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi network with devices including Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV Stick and Apple TV to stream internet content directly (such as Netflix, Hulu or […]
We still have another month until Chevrolet officially unveils the next-gem Camaro but before it gets there, they want you to know that they spent 9 million hours of computational time honing the driving experience of the vehicle. All that time and engineering has lead to the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro being 28 percent stiffer than the […]
Early in automobile history, Ohio cities were hubs for vehicle innovation and technology. Honda is continuing the state’s tradition of celebrating the history of the automobile with the upcoming opening of the Honda Heritage Center in Marysville. “The new Honda Heritage Center is a collection of Honda dreams in the form of products that are responsible for […]
Acura is the luxury automotive brand with an entire U.S. model line that has earned a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in its New Car Assessment Program. “Customers expect luxury vehicles to have top safety performance and Acura is leading the way with advanced safety and driver assistive technologies that helped […]
It’s not redesigned but the refreshed 2017 Acura MDX offers potential buyers a host of reason to head to the local lot for a test drive. It has a new face. Let’s face it, for nearly a decade most RDX and MDX models have looked pretty much the same. New for 2017, Acura has updated the […]
Want to own a BMW? It just got a little more expensive thanks to “a modest inflationary price increase” for a handful of 2015 model year vehicles. The following prices go into effect on January 5, 2015: Model Current MSRP New MSRP Change 428i Coupe $41,450 $41,700 + $250 428i xDrive Coupe $43,450 $43,700 + […]
Is your vehicle as safe as it can be for your family’s winter travels? These 10 checks are quick, cost-effective ways to ensure your vehicle is ready for the cold weather and precipitation ahead. 1.) Schedule a tune up. Like your yearly doctor’s visit, a visit to your mechanic will check for damaged parts. They will also top […]
General Motors‘ Technical Center in Warren, Michigan is now a National Historic Landmark. As of today, a 5-foot-tall, 1,200-pound bethel white granite marker celebrates the distinction which was, in part, bestowed upon the Center because of it’s connection to famed architect Eero Saarinen to designed the facility. “When the GM Tech Center was dedicated in 1956, it […]
Hyundai’s premium sedan is getting technology upgrades for MY 2016. Buyers will find Smart Crusie Control with Stop/Start capability and an Electronic Parking Brake added to the limited model. The 2016 Hyundai Azera has an MSRP of $34,100. The limited trim level, featuring the new technologies is listed at at $39,300. image courtesy of Hyundai
Safety is just as important as interior appointments, exterior design and price when buying a car. Thirty-nine General Motors vehicles contain a forward collision alert system and 19 vehicles offer it in combination with emergency braking. The technology first appeared in GM vehicles in the 2004 Cadilla XLR and automative emergency braking appeared in the 2013 Cadillac […]
Review: 2015 Mini John Cooper Works Hardtop | Drive My Family
The MINI Cooper is a quirky, fun little machine in its base trim line. If it’s not enough to satisfy, the John Cooper Works package features a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder BMW engine with a twin-scroll turbocharger MINI calls TwinPower Turbo. The sexy little number churns out 228 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque which on our tester was […]