You’re probably aware that Japanese companies often have diverse product lines. Among other things, Sony makes televisions, speakers, and video-game consoles. Yamaha goes further, making everything from pianos to golf carts. While we recognize companies like BMW, Tesla, and Volkswagen specifically for their cars, many automakers carry on side projects, too.
Archives for September 2016
The Best Family Cars of 2016
Imagine driving across the country with a carload of children. Now imagine doing that twice, every year. CarGurus surveyed families to determine which cars best meet their needs, and among other findings, 1 in 3 parents reported driving his or her kids at least four hours per week. Cumulatively, that equals two round trips between Boston and San Diego per year. We’ve all lusted after a Mazda MX-5 Miata or Dodge Challenger at least once in our lives, but if kids are in the picture, the shortcomings of a sports car become readily apparent.
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Two New Tires Bring Fun Driving Year Round
The Autumn Equinox is September 22, but when the kids go back to school, summer is unofficially over. Sure, there are plenty of warm days left, but the nights have started getting cooler, and it’s only a matter of time before the leaves change and the chill of fall and winter will take hold. Now’s the time to start thinking about tires.
Automakers routinely tout all-wheel drive as the best way to deal with challenging conditions, but regardless of which wheels get power, the tires are the only parts of a car that actually touch the road. A good set of winter tires can turn a rear-wheel-drive sports car into a competent winter commuter car, while a set of ultra-high-performance summer tires can render an AWD-equipped car useless in the snow.
Tips For Using Photos to Sell Your Car
If you’ve shopped for a used car, you’re well aware of the difference good photos can make in a classified ad. CarGurus offers free listings, and to take full advantage, sellers should know exactly what buyers are looking for.
In addition to pricing the car right and writing a thorough and accurate description, your photos should tell potential buyers everything they need to know about the car.
Should you take photos in the afternoon sun or early in the morning? Should you show that door ding, or post photos that make the car look better than it is?
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Subaru BRZ sT: A True Performance Car?
Reporting on news based off of trademark filings can be a little iffy. Companies routinely file for, and renew, trademarks even if they have no intention of ever using them.
Sometimes companies even trademark a name just to keep another company from using it.
With that in mind, we bring you news of a possible new “performance” variant of the Subaru BRZ, potentially called the tS.
The Scion-esque name has been filed by Subaru with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which could be a foreshadow of things to come.