Phoebe Wall Howard Detroit Free Press Published 12:49 PM EDT Apr 25, 2019 Buckle in. This is about the battle over speed. And muscle. A quiet fight has been raging over which car holds the No. 2 spot in the sports car category. And now Dodge Challenger has solidly overtaken the legendary Chevrolet Camaro. It had the best year ever in 2018 and continues gaining market share at an astonishing rate, analysts say. Models named “Demon” and “Hellcat” have led to an impressive presence on Facebook with more than 5.2 million followers. The average buyer age is 51. These men (and women) drive two-door coupes that go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.4 seconds. “The first generation of Mustang, Camaro and Challenger are the top collected vehicles in North America and transcend all generations. People have speculated about the death of the American muscle car since the mid-1970s, but the golden age of American muscle is happening … [Read more...] about Dodge Challenger tops Camaro as Mustang holds lead in sports cars
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Headlights Still Largely Suck, Just Not As Much As Last Year
A collective groan must have echoed through the automotive industry a couple of years back, after the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety began testing headlight performance. Early results showed that most headlights, even those on expensive vehicles, fell well short of optimal performance. Most fell short of acceptable performance. Since then, improvements have begun — slowly, but surely. It’s in an automaker’s best interest to slap a couple of bright peepers on the front of their vehicles from a PR and marketing perspective, but there’s cost issues to be considered. Still, no vehicle can take home that coveted Top Safety Pick+ rating without good headlights. In its 2018 testing, some 32 models offered standard or available headlights worthy of a “good” rating. That’s out of 165 models. Not a great ratio, though it’s better than in 2016, when just two out of 95 models offered good headlights. The writer can’t help but notice … [Read more...] about Headlights Still Largely Suck, Just Not As Much As Last Year
Road Test: 2018 Buick LaCrosse Avenir
Luxury Touches in Buick’s Full-size Sedan It has been ages since I spent any length of time in a new Buick. My last long-term experience was a 1999 Regal GS, with the supercharger, which was their most powerful car at the time. It was a good car, outfitted with all the upscale appointments at the time and delivered a stable, comfortable ride. So, when the opportunity arose to drive the 2018 Buick LaCrosse Avenir, I was intrigued at where Buick was now with its large sedans, a vehicle size they are well-known for. What is Avenir? Avenir is the new sub-brand for Buick, that “provides customers a way to experience the highest expression of Buick luxury.” The LaCrosse joins the Enclave, offering a choice between a sedan and a SUV in the early stages of the Avenir brand. With the Avenir sub-brand, Buick finally moves back to premium–or is it luxury? Clean Fleet Report is careful to toss around the “luxury” tag, as “premium” is a better … [Read more...] about Road Test: 2018 Buick LaCrosse Avenir
The 25 Most Expensive Vehicles To Insure Are Pretty Surprising
Buying a new vehicle is an increasingly expensive proposition and that’s before you factor in the insurance. A variety of things go into determining how much your insurance bill will be but some vehicles are far more expensive to insure than others. 24/7 Wall St. recently crunched the numbers and examined data from 575 vehicles from the 2014-2016 model years. Since many models are available a number of different trims, the publication streamlined the process by using the model that was most expensive to insure. Without further ado, here’s their list of the most expensive vehicles to insure in the United States. Unsurprisingly, a luxury vehicle is at the top of the list as 24/7 Wall St. says the most expensive model to insure is the Tesla Model S. The car had an average annual insurance cost of $1,789.48 which put it well ahead of the second place Mercedes S-Class which cost $1,540.63 annually. The next four models are a tad surprising as they are the Mitsubishi Lancer … [Read more...] about The 25 Most Expensive Vehicles To Insure Are Pretty Surprising
Deal Hunters: These cars (and minivan) might be your best chance at a great deal right now
Cars rule. Crossovers, well, they drool. Especially now, thanks to the ongoing crossover obsession among consumers. All sorts of cars can be had at good prices, and the smaller the car – the bigger the deal. So, if you’re shopping for a good deal on a solid set of wheels, bust out of the follower mentality and take a serious look at the cars on this list. Heck, you might even think about plunking down some cash on a minivan and make your life easier for a change. Point is, gas prices will go up, and cars are safe, fun, practical, and more efficient than a similarly sized SUV. Just remember three of the most important points that help most deals come together: A vehicle worthy of recommendation Stacks and stacks of incentive cash or a low interest rate A dealership eager to negotiate because they have too many models on the lot Ultimately, the bottom line is this: when too many cars sit unsold, there is not enough space on dealer lots to park new inventory. … [Read more...] about Deal Hunters: These cars (and minivan) might be your best chance at a great deal right now