It’s not easy to earn a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and much harder to earn the plus at the end. But the Toyota Highlander has now won it for the third year running. This is even more impressive considering that crash safety requirements set by the IIHS […]
Consumer Reports Names Toyota Camry Best Midsized Car of 2016
While it’s widely known that Toyota cars, trucks, and SUVs are incredibly reliable vehicles, getting backed by Consumer Reports certainly doesn’t hurt. The Toyota Camry has been given an extraordinary honor by being named the “Best Midsized Car” of Consumer Reports’ Best Cars of the Year for 2016. The Camry was given an overall score […]
Electric Cars Aren’t Always Better for the Environment
Electric cars are exciting. It’s been a long time since we’ve had a change this substantial in the automotive industry, and watching it unfold is pretty spectacular. We need to be realistic, though. Electric cars are not the answer to our environmental problems – bear with us here. Where does our electricity come from? It […]
The Crazy Weather Continues – Is it Finally Winter?
This morning (February 11th, 2016), you may have stepped outside to meet one of the coldest days we’ve had all winter. The low is currently 26° in Raleigh, and any warming up is guaranteed to be short-lived. If you need us, we’ll be by the space-heater all weekend. Friday One word: Snow. Don’t run out […]
The Top 3 Scenic Roads in North Carolina
We’ve all seen those stereotypical car commercials: a smiling, demi-god of a human cruises along a curvy Californian cliff-side in their sleek convertible – Meanwhile, we’re on the couch wondering why our daily commute feels more like an episode of How It’s Made. Luckily, you don’t have to go to California to experience top-quality road-scenery. […]