May 21, 2014

Another week of huge GM recalls: is your vehicle listed here?

There has to be a better way…or maybe not. General Motors continues to parcel out recall notices with a new bunch (2.42-million vehicles) today and 2.7-million late last week. I suspect there is a strategy […]

May 19, 2014

Your other wheels: Iconic Beetle offers new thrills

First off, let me say that I have never considered myself a VW Beetle person. Never owned one, never wanted one. Until now, that is. After a week in the 2014 Beetle diesel convertible, I could […]

May 15, 2014

2014Toyota Texas Bass Classic combines world-record bass haul with truckmaker’s corporate committment

Lake Fork has a reputation that other inland lakes envy. Bass are plentiful and can be HUGE. The setting is extraordinary and locals live to fish. It is no wonder that the 2014 Toyota Texas […]

May 12, 2014

Monday recall parade: Buick LaCrosse, Chevy Malibu, Ford Escape, Chrysler minivans

I hate starting my week (as I’m sure you do) with the reports of major recalls, but here is the latest list. If you own own one of the vehicles listed here, contact your dealer or […]

May 8, 2014

Get Smart: new features can make you a safer driver

Yes, I know. Every time I talk about the innovative electronic features that auto and truck makers are putting into their vehicles, you tell me that you are already smartest, safest drivers out there. But, if […]

May 5, 2014

2015 GMC Canyon offers features for mid-size family truck and added safety

We haven’t driven GMC’s new mid-size Canyon yet. Its introduction isn’t scheduled until fall, but I suspect there will be a range of new features designed to set this truck apart from the pack. There will, […]

May 3, 2014

Your Other Wheels: Texas Autowriters name Cars of Texas

It happens every spring. About 50 Texas auto journalists and photographers take to the Texas Motor Speedway to evaluate a nearly equal number of cars and crossover vehicles (and not just a few performance cars) to […]

April 18, 2014

As Texas Parks and Wildlife stocks neighborhood lakes, it’s the time to load up the minivan

I know. I know. You think a minivan is so uncool. But, if you have a gang of kids that you are taking out to one of the neighborhood lakes stocked by the Texas Department of […]

April 8, 2014

Eye-catching Ford Tremor not in the cards for 2015

With Ford focusing all of their attention on bringing the new F-150 pickup to market for 2015, it’s no surprise that they are shelving a special edition street performance for now. It has been announced that […]

April 5, 2014

Black Package edition brings stealth vibe to 2014 Ram Heavy Duty trucks

If you want to look dangerous when you are behind the wheel, the people at Ram are making it easy for you. The Black Package, which was successfully brought to market on the 1500-level pickups, is […]

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