100 Million Americans will embark on road trips this year, but before your family hits the road, Our Auto Expert Mike Caudill, with help from AAA, gives you some gas-saving tips on how to save money and what vehicle to take on a road….
Even the smallest of sedans can load up a lot of gear if the luggage is loaded correctly. Sometimes, the car’s space becomes insufficient because of extra luggage, caused either by many people on board or the purpose of travel. However, do not lose hope, even if there is not enough cargo space inside the…
One of America’s most popular recreational vehicles, pop-up travel trailers are a great way to explore scenic byways, camp outdoors, and sleep off the ground — in an actual bed — insulated from the elements. (Pop-up trailers are also called tent trailers since they often have canvas, vinyl or cloth sides similar to a tent.)…
By Barbara & Bill Schaffer When the time came for our annual pilgrimage to visit friends and family in California for Christmas, Nissan offered us the 2016 Nissan Maxima Platinum for the trip. How could we say no to that? The 2016 Maxima, which just went on sale, is all-new from the ground up representing…
By Bill Schaffer Finally reaching Interstate 69 we drove south planning for a break in Indianapolis before switching to Interstate 65 heading toward Louisville. We drove by the famous Speedway and I abandoned my desire to drop by a couple of the distilleries, keeping in mind what Pete Lewis from General Motors always tells us…
Leg One – Detroit to Nashville By Bill Schaffer Detroit — With the fifth generation Camaro nearly ready for public consumption, the Chevrolet public relations staff was pondering a unique way to get the word out about the latest version of this iconic muscle car. Someone came up with the bright idea of getting automotive…
?2016 Chevrolet Camaro? Sixth Generation Camaro ? A pony Car no more Detroit to Nashville – When Chevrolet introduced the Camaro back in 1966, it was the first pony car to be produced by General Motors. As the Chevrolet Camaro enters its sixth generation, it does so with gusto, in an alluring design form that…
By Barbara & Bill Schaffer We try to make a trip to Montana at least twice a year to visit Bill?s mother and over the years we?ve discovered it?s nearly as fast and it?s a whole lot more fun to drive than fly. On previous trips we?d driven several different types of cars, but we…
By Barbara & Bill Schaffer When it became necessary for us to make a quick trip to California recently, Nissan lent us a 2015?Nissan Murano. Barbara had reviewed it several months ago after the December 2014 introduction, but this was Bill?s first time behind the wheel. What better way to get to know a new…
By Barbara & Bill Schaffer Road Trip ? Combined, we fly to 30 to 60 new car introductions each year and frankly, airline travel is starting to get old. So, when the opportunity arises we love to take a road trip. We?ve also found that driving is quite an efficient way to travel under 700…
