The Used Car Blog
We want consumers everywhere to feel confident about their ability to engage in the used car process on their own terms. We’re going to be posting articles about every aspect of buying used cars, from giving you tips on how to judge the condition of a used car to knowing your way around financing options to what you should look for when test driving a vehicle.
Category: Car Reviews
THE ELECTRIC CAR SHOOTOUT: Chevrolet Volt vs. Nissan Leaf vs. BMW i3
The world is shifting, and with it, the automobile. In another generation or so, gas powered cars may be a thing of the past, left only to enthusiasts and collectors. Electric cars are nothing new. In fact, the world's first practical electric vehicle dates back to 1835, predating Karl Benz' patent on his motorized carriage by 50 years! However, what is new in the world of electric cars is mainstream variety. EV's are no longer an obscure novelty item, nor are they being stamped out by "Big Oil" like GM's fabled EV1 of the 90's. Nowadays nearly every car company offers some variant on an electric car, hybrid or plug-in hybrid. With more and more popping up every day, you now have your pick of the litter. Electric cars now come in a variety of shapes, sizes and trim levels. With an electric vehicle that can meet almost any budget, there's an electric out there for you.
Read more
2016 Kia Optima Review: The Camry and Accord Take Notice!
Just like the brand itself, Kia Optima was never a big deal. After so many years of going overlooked, regarded as a cheap car from the Far East, Kia has stepped up their game over the last few years on all accounts. Style, quality and the driving experience, I absolutely love what they are doing with their cars. But it took a slow and steady climb to reach the top.
Read moreHonda Accord VS Toyota Camry: Is There A Clear Winner?
I enjoy a good spirited debate, a classic battle for supremacy between two natural enemies. Neck and neck to the very end, but only one can be the true victor and reign supreme.
Read more2016 Honda Accord Review
The Accord and the Camry have always been the forerunners in the midsize sedan wars. After reviewing the Camry (check out the Camry review, andAccord VS Camry comparison), the only natural next step was to put a Honda Accord through the same rigorous testing.
Read more2017 Toyota Camry Review. The Good, the Bad, and the AVERAGE
Besides, riding in the back of a few Toyota Camry taxicabs, this was my first experience driving one, studying it up close, and getting a real feel for what the car has to offer. Forcing fairness and objectivity, I really did want to find out if that offered anything in the way of excitement, if it could stir emotion in me, or if it was just so darned practical that I had to overlook it's dullness.
Read more
