Ford announced this week that the 2014 Ford Fiesta is good for a whopping 45mpg highway when equipped with their 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. And indeed, that will make the new Fiesta the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid, gasoline-powered car certified by the EPA. Jealous?
Automotive news from Saudi Arabia this weekend serves as a stark reminder feminine equality is a bit behind the times there. Saudi police arrested 12 women and gave fines to six other ladies for purposely ignoring the country’s ban on female driving.
Size disproportion is a prominent traffic safety topic. A recent discussion here about the interaction of large semi trucks with smaller vehicular traffic struck some nerves. Some automobile drivers relayed stories of trucker intimidation, while some truckers recounted tales of automobile drivers’ lack of consideration…
In 2011, Hyundai debuted an entry-level coupe called the Veloster. Its profile was half coupe, half hatchback and a pair of passenger-side doors gave it sedan-like utility. Hoping to entice young buyers, Hyundai endowed the Veloster with flamboyant styling, impressive cabin tech and an affordable…
As is typical, traffic and driver topics previously explored in this column have generated some new reader inquiries. J.H. remarked and asked, “My friends and I were discussing the intersection at 2nd and Thor the other day and couldn’t agree on whether or not the…
Obscured in the shadows cast by showier models, Acura’s midsize TL doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Call it a very good outlier in the near-luxury sport-sedan segment, where BMW’s 3 Series rules. Two things set the TL apart from its rivals -- its front-wheel-drive…
A note from reader R.B stated, “My sister, who drove vans for transporting the handicapped for years, claims that people chose to drive in the left lane because it is smoother. People with disabilities would cry out in pain each time the van would hit…
How much fun is there to be had at 40 mpg? Plenty, as I discovered out on SR 14 last week. Sitting high on the North side of the Columbia River, the sparsely traveled, two-lane road blends river-gorge scenery, winding roads and relaxing stretches of…
As always, I appreciate getting your comments via email — that way, I know what’s really on your minds. This week, a few readers relayed points of interest. N.E. complained about some seriously slow driving when he wrote, “I’ve noticed in the past 2 weeks…
Subaru appears to be at the crossroads. Among executives, one faction wants to drive the company into the mainstream, with a more conventional lineup. Another believes Subaru’s niche-player status works in its favor. Subaru’s commitment to standard all-wheel-drive and to an unorthodox engine architecture does,…
As of this week, the 2014 Kia Soul has arrived at West Coast ports and is making its way to dealerships across the country. For the faithful -- and their numbers are legion -- this amounts to high drama. In its short lifespan -- it…
In a perfect world, compact sedans would hit 40 mpg on the highway, accommodate four adults in comfort, embrace the latest technology and be as spirited as an MX-5 Miata. As a week in the 2013 Nissan Sentra proves, though, three out of four ain’t…
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