Automotive Trends

Chevy Finally Gets On The Small Car Radar

     It’s news to no one that Chevy’s Cavalier hasn’t been a class leader since, well, never. It’s always been rough, underpowered, uncomfortable and devoid of style. The only way Chevy was able to move so many was to keep its sticker price low and fuel economy high. But times change and now even the most basic new cars offer comfortable seats and decent stereos. Some, like the Mazda3, are even great looking. Bob Lutz and the leadership of Chevrolet knew their next small car had to offer more than the Cavalier ever could if they wanted buyers back in GM showrooms without baiting them with thousands of dollars in incentives. To that end, a new platform, dubbed Delta, was used and lofty goals were set for the Cobalt. We recently spent time in both the sedan and coupe versions and are happy to report that the Cobalt is no Cavalier. Read more…

Post contributed by Dan Baldyga.

     Every individual, who violates the personal or property rights of another, is financially responsible for the damages cause by his or her act. To be paid for this civil wrong there must be damages or injury; without one or both, there can be no recovery of money.
     If you have a claim that has a complicated set of circumstances or evidence, one which obviously demands legal advice, than you need a lawyer. Read more…

     Before I write about how much I love this car, I’ve got to get one thing off my chest.
     I think it’s ugly.
     No, make that dang ugly. Michael Moore ugly. Pontiac Aztek ugly. Roseanne Barr naked and covered in zits ugly. Read more…

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    Your Attending Physician has released you from treatment for your motor vehicle accident and enough time has passed so you’re about to sit down with Adjuster Henry Hard-Nose. His employer is Rock Solid Insurance, the company who insures Fred Fuddle, the clown who plowed into your rear end, smashing you with a tremendous crash which was responsible for your injuries plus the “Pain and Suffering” you’ve had to endure. Read more…

American Muscle With German Training

    Excitement builds as I clamber up the hill to the CTS-V parked on the crest. So docile this Caddy looks, resting on muscular haunches, flanks gleaming in the autumn afternoon sun. My pulse quickens as I stretch out my hand to the driver’s door. Heart racing I slide into the seat and twist the key, the LS6 V8 wakes from its slumber. A deep mellow pulse reverberates from the tailpipes. Buckle up; it’s time to ride! Read more…

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     There were no “Estimated Accidents” made for 2004 however it has now been determined that back in 2002 there were reported to be six million three hundred and fifteen thousand motor vehicle accidents in the United States for that whole year. That figure comes down to about 17,300 accidents per day! Read more…

     You know you drive a big SUV when it comes standard with a rear-view camera.
     Infiniti’s yacht-size luxury SUV, the QX56, comes from the factory with a fish-eye camera mounted above the license plate on the rear bumper to eliminate a big blind spot when backing up. Read more…

Post contributed by Dan Baldyga.

     Low Speed impacts are those that take pace at speeds under 10 MPH !
     There’s often little (if any) visible Property Damage done to the rear of ones motor vehicle. However, those who are struck (especially in the rear) often have injuries, especially neck injuries. The most common of them are identified as “Whiplash”. Read more…

Cross Sport Mini Something-Or-Other

    You know it’s bad when even the minivans don’t want to be known as minivans. GM is calling these latest renditions, crossover sport vans. No, the minivan segment is seeing nowhere near the booming growth it was in the early 90’s. However, this practical method of mobility still has many great functionality purposes. Like it or not, the minivan is still the more economical and practical way for getting the kids to and from soccer practice, much more so than dad’s full-size V8 SUV. Read more…

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    In the past I’ve been fortunate enough to have this absolutely sensational publication The Left Lane print several of my articles on “Pain and Suffering” however (upon an in-depth review of them) I’ve discovered there’s now even more information I can add. Alright, so now, this will bring the readers of The Left Lane right up-to-date as of late 2004. Read more…