Posts by: Dax Edwards

Consumers Prefer to Lease Electric Cars

A recent Bloomberg report found that most people who are driving around in electric vehicles are choosing to lease them. In fact, nearly 80 percent of all electric vehicles in the United States are under lease contracts instead of car loans. The report also found that about 55 percent of plug-in hybrid vehicles are also leased. When it comes to the global market, only about 1 percent of it has em

Volkswagen Reduces the Price on the Tiguan

Car buyers in the market for a mid-size SUV received some good news from Volkswagen a few days ago. The car company announced that it's lowering the price on the Tiguan by as much as $2,180 for some levels. It’s an attempt “to conquest customers in the compact SUV segment,” Volkswagen stated in an email. The carmaker introduced the Tiguan last summer, but reports show that sales

Safety During Winter Driving

Driving in the winter can be difficult, even for those who have many years of experience. Did you know that three in five drivers (61%) lose control of their vehicle during winter driving? About three quarters of drivers feel nervous driving during the winter, while nearly 64% of drivers actually avoid driving completely if the forecast predicts snow. However, it is not necessary for you to stop d

New Cars Revealed at the LA Auto Show

The Los Angeles Auto Show got underway this week with reveals of new vehicles and innovative updates to current models. With over 1,000 vehicles on display, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Here is a rundown of what consumers need to be aware of. Although the Jeep Wrangler can be traced back to the World War II era, the new model features modern amenities. With this version, you will get fuel-

The New BMW 5-series Just Released the Quietest Diesel Engine for its Class and Model - What Does This Mean for the Future of Automotive?

Diesel sedans always filled an interesting spot in the automotive market. On the one hand, these cars’ engines produce loud growls that annoy some. But on the other hand, there’s no denying they offer some of the best fuel efficiency in the market. People looking to save money at the gas pump need to decide if such a loud motor was worth the better mpg. Times have changed quite a bit.

Audi Plans to Insert Solar Panels in Future Electric Vehicles

When it comes to cars, we can always look at the world of electric vehicles for automotive innovation. Think about it: aren’t electric vehicles an innovation in themselves with the use of electricity over gas? In any case, Audi is here to take things a step further for EVs in the form of solar powered roof panels. We already know what you might be wondering: What will these panels actually d

Do New Safety Features in Cars Really Work?

If you’ve been following the latest automotive trends, you likely noticed the rise in new safety features in recent years. Everything from lane departure warnings to blind spot detection warnings promises to create a safer drive. But to what extent do these features actually work? Most consumers want to drive a safe car. So, let’s take a look at the existing research regarding these sa

Automakers Agree to Improve Diesel Vehicle Emissions to Avoid Banning in Select German Cities

It’s often assumed that CARB emissions standards are among the toughest for automotive manufacturers to comply with. In fact, it was argued that the recent VW & Audi emissions scandal was primarily inspired by hard-to-achieve CARB diesel emission and MPG standards. As a direct result of the scandal, various European cities have been contemplating the possibility of restricting, or even b

Porsche, Audi SUV Fuel Pump Recall Issues Might Impact Other Automakers

As if Volkswagen hasn’t had enough problems with major mechanical issues in recent years, news was recently released that faulty fuel pumps produced by German-auto parts manufacturer Continental might extend to additional automotive manufacturers according to US automotive regulators. Earlier this year, a massive 450,000-vehicle recall of United States VW, Porsche and Audi branded SUV’

Does VW’s Global Manufacturing Capabilities Giving Them an Edge over Tesla?

Although the Volkswagen Group continues to lick its wounds from their recent massive recall with TDI vehicles in the United States, the German automotive manufacturer appears to be flexing their muscles. Expected to introduce their first stand-alone battery powered vehicles in 2020, Volkswagen is looking to go toe-to-toe with Tesla in the ultra-competitive EV segment and believes their large-scale