The latest Ride of the Week is a 2013 Infiniti JX35 FWD, a three-row luxury crossover that debuted for the 2013 model year. For 2014, the JX35 becomes the QX60 to conform with Infiniti’s revised, Q-based nomenclature. A new hybrid version of the 2014 QX60 also joins the lineup soon. Priced at $42,245 including a $995 destination charge, the JX […]

Here’s a first look at the latest Ride of the Week, the 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi SEL. The C-MAX is a five-passenger gasoline-electric vehicle with an emphasis on fuel efficiency and practicality. Two versions are available, both pairing a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with electric motors and lithium-ion battery packs. The C-MAX Hybrid is a more conventional hybrid, generating all of […]

Here’s a first look at the latest Ride of the Week, a 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid. The ILX is an all-new model for Acura, the automaker’s entry-level compact sedan. The ILX Hybrid represents a first for the brand too, applying parent company Honda’s proven gasoline-electric hybrid system to improve fuel efficiency. It’s one of three available powertrains Acura offers in […]

Here’s a first look at the latest Ride of the Week, the 2013 Nissan Quest LE. Minivans get a bad rap. Critics say these vehicles are uninspired and boring, that they’re transportation appliances designed with the sole purpose of moving people. The naysayers recommend car shoppers that want engaging styling and driving dynamics look elsewhere. I disagree. After owning a […]

Here’s a first look at the latest Ride of the Week, the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE. You may already know that the Toyota Camry has for years been the best-selling car in the U.S. It’s combination of practicality, reliability, affordability and overall quality have helped it to keep this coveted position for more than a decade. Toyota introduced a […]

Here’s a first look at the latest Ride of the Week, the 2013 Honda Accord EX. Now in its ninth generation the latest Accord is completely redesigned with new features and styling, a new direct-injection four-cylinder engine and a continuously variable transmission (CVT), the first of its kind for Honda’s popular midsize vehicle. Accord continues to be offered in both […]

The September meeting of the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association featured a presentation of the all-new 2013 Honda Accord at The St. Regis Atlanta. Along with her colleagues from Honda, southeastern public relations representative Sara Pines provided details on the completely redesigned ninth-generation version of the popular midsize sedan and coupe, with an in-depth look at everything from the Accord’s […]

Here’s a first look at the latest Ride of the Week, the 2012 Nissan Murano. This five-passenger crossover is powered exclusively by a 260-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 sending power through a continuously variable transmission (CVT.) Front-wheel drive is standard on the Murano, while all-wheel drive is offered for a $1600 premium on each of four trim levels: S, SV, SL and […]

Infiniti displayed the new 2013 Infiniti JX35, a 3-row, 7-passenger luxury crossover, at this month’s meeting of the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA). Kyle Bazemore, Infiniti’s Senior Manager for U.S. Communications, introduced the model. Key features on the JX are aimed at ease of use and safety. Sliding second-row seats allow third-row access without removing a child safety seat. The […]

A friend posted this photo on Facebook yesterday. He lives in California where, lately, a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline sells for well over $4. Just 12 gallons cost him over fifty bucks. Last year when gas prices were low, we reported on a jump in searches for trucks and SUVs. Now that prices are climbing again, we’re seeing a […]