Hyundai has a knack for building high quality vehicles with a low price tag. The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS is no exception. Starting with the engine, the vehicle offers some great features. The GLS comes with a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with 175 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 169 pound-feet of torque at 3750 rpm. It also makes [...]

The 2011 Honda Odyssey EX-L is a cool ride and at $34,450 MSRP, a good buy. The engine block is 3.5-liter V6 with a 5-speed automatic transmission. She kicks out 248 horsepower at 5700 rpm. Fuel economy registers at 18 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. The [...]

The 2011 Acura ZDX has a nice package. It’s called the Advance Package, and we’re talking sexy. With 4 doors and seating for 5 passengers, the 2011 Acura ZDX with Advance Package is an all wheel drive vehicle that offers comfort, sportiness, and performance. The body style is sport utility. The engine is a 3.7-liter V6. The transmission [...]

The 2011 Acura MDX with Advance Package offers a 3.7-liter V6 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The 6 cylinders puts out 300 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and for fuel efficiency you can expect to see 16 mpg in the city, 21 mpg on the highway, and 18 mpg combined. The EPA class is a four wheel drive [...]

If you’re shopping in the midrange sedan category, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited offers a smooth, roomy ride with some luxury and high performance. We’re talking about a 2.4-liter I4 engine with 16 valves. The horsepower put out is 198 at 6,300 rpm and torque is 184 pound-feet at 4,250 rpm. The transmission is a 6-speed automatic. For…[Read more]

If you want a comfortable, efficient vehicle to drive around and that still offers plenty of room for the family, then the 2011 Honda Insight EX is the perfect ride. With an MSRP of $21,490, there’s plenty of vehicle to drive. The engine block is a 1.3-liter I4 with 8 valves. She puts out 98 horsepower at 5,800 rpm [...]

When you take your new, used, or pre-owned vehicle to get the oil changed, it’s likely that the service center or mechanic may recommend other services at that time. Two of the most common add-ons are a coolant flush and shock and strut repair. Knowing a little bit about these two can save you money, time [...]

The 2011 Hyundai Accent GLS is a comfortable vehicle that is easy to drive, and it comes at an affordable price. The engine block is a 1.6-liter I4 with 16 valves. She puts out 110 horsepower at 6,000, but the EPA estimates an impressive 28 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway for fuel economy. [...]

The 2011 Acura TL SH-AWD is a beautiful car and rides like a champion. It’s got some great features, the least of which is its sleek design – though that’s nothing to sneeze at. The 3.7-liter engine is a step up from the 3.5-liter of the TL without AWD. The engine block type is aluminum alloy V6. The [...]

The 2011 Honda CR-V 2WD SE is a vehicle worth considering for its class. Its 2.4-liter I4, 4-cylinder engine puts out 180 horsepower at 6,800 rpm. With 16 valves, she gets 21 mpg fuel efficiency in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. That’s an impressive 24 mpg combined. The standard transmission is a 5-speed automatic. At MSRP [...]

The 2011 Honda CR-V 2WD SE is a vehicle worth considering for its class. Its 2.4-liter I4, 4-cylinder engine puts out 180 horsepower at 6,800 rpm. With 16 valves, she gets 21 mpg fuel efficiency in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. That’s an impressive 24 mpg combined. The standard transmission is a 5-speed automatic. At MSRP [...]

You’re about to finance a car and you’re not sure of a few of the details of the purchase. What should you do? Obviously, you ask some questions. But in case you don’t know what questions to ask, here is a list of 6 questions you should ask before you sign the loan contract. What is the interest [...]

The 2011 Honda Odyssey Minivan EX-L lives up to its name like no other vehicle. The engine block type is V6 aluminum alloy with 24 valves. It puts out 248 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 250 pound-feet of torque at 4,800 rpm. Other state-of-the-art technology at work in the engine includes: Multi-point fuel injection Drive-by-Wire throttle …[Read more]

The 2011 Honda Odyssey Minivan EX-L lives up to its name like no other vehicle. The engine block type is V6 aluminum alloy with 24 valves. It puts out 248 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 250 pound-feet of torque at 4,800 rpm. Other state-of-the-art technology at work in the engine includes: Multi-point fuel injection Drive-by-Wire throttle …[Read more]

The 2011 Hyundai Vera Cruz GLS features a standard 3.8-liter V6 engine with 24 valves on a double overhead cam/twin overhead cam shaft. She kicks out a handy 260 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. The standard transmission is a 6-speed automatic with overdrive. The EPA fuel efficiency rating is 17 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on [...]

Most people are aware of Murphy’s Law, which states whatever can go wrong probably will go wrong, and probably at the most inconvenient moment. This is particularly true when driving, even with the advent of roadside assistance and cell phones. What follows is a list of items to keep in your new Honda, Hyundai, Acura, or [...]

The 2011 Acura RL is no let down for drivers looking for luxury. The engine block is a standard 3.7-liter VTEC V6, although you can upgrade to a V8 if you wish. The smaller engine puts out 300 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. The Acura RL uses an all-wheel-drive drivetrain for super handling. The transmission is [...]

Just like you’re not going to go outside in a blinding snowstorm without a heavy coat, you can’t expect your car to function in that same weather without some protection. Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can do to help prepare your car for winter. Oil Oil is the first area you need to pay attention [...]

Just like you’re not going to go outside in a blinding snowstorm without a heavy coat, you can’t expect your car to function in that same weather without some protection. Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can do to help prepare your car for winter. Oil Oil is the first area you need to pay attention [...]

South Korean automaker Hyundai has been one of the consistent auto manufacturers in the past 20 years. The 2011 Hyundai Tucson GLS is another testament to the skilled craftsmanship that has gone into making Hyundai cars. The GLS is a mid-level compact SUV, starting MSRP is $21,845. That’s not bad. In fact, as SUVs go, it’s darn good. [...]