Most of us think of a Boxer engine as one that has a flat layout for the operation of the propulsion needed for a car to perform the way it should.

The benefit to having an engine that lays flat is that it can be placed lower in the engine bay, take up less space and offers a lower center of gravity for the driving that needs to be done. This is the way that some brands are using and offering their engines for specific cars to allow for more of what we want when it comes to performance.

Sure, a truck can be for the every man, but the majority of truck owners come from labor heavy positions and laborers come in every shape and size; mechanics, contractors, etc. The reality of labor intensive job means hauling, towing, and storing all types of equipment, tools, and occasionally includes hauling other vehicles as well. Most laborer job functions require the usage of a pickup truck and with a flooded market, the decision over which truck is better isn’t always an easy one. Many of the top automakers on the market have a truck in their lineup, so how do you choose?

While the economy slowly recovers, money is a valid concern for most new car buyers. In a world where it’s rare to get some true bang for your buck, the high quality of Hyundai automobiles is making them one of the most popular cars on the market. Not only are they well-constructed vehicles loaded with popular features, but they are backed by what is arguably America’s best warranty.

Sometimes your reputation is something you’ve been saddled with, however undeserving. For many years, the Buick name has been easily interchangeable with, well, an old people’s car. Grandma and Grandpa drive a Buick, a thirty-year-old does not. When a Buick was your first car, did it not get mercilessly made fun of (until people realized how comfortable it was)? For a long time, Buick’s have been attached to the image of your Nana and Pop Pop, not your best friend Tess. It looks as though Buick has become tired of their elderly image and are looking to break out of that mold.

There are many questions to be concerned with when it comes to the purchase of a first car for a teenager. Not too long ago, it went without saying; you got your parents clunker when they got a new car, but now there are pros and cons to each option. Whether you’re purchasing a car for a new driver, a student headed off to college, or you’re assisting in the purchase of a vehicle for a working young adult, there are two different options; new or used. So, which is the better option?

The advanced technology we have in the automotive market today has us looking for a variety of great ways to have the added control and improved performance that we want to enjoy on the road. Torque Vectoring is one of those advancements that has come out of the research and technology that has been advanced over the years and it offers us more control and balance than we’ve had in the past. By using this system on a car you have added grip in the corners to give you the power transfer you need when you’re driving which adds more stability and control.

The manufacturing industry was at one time a primarily male dominated field and the automotive aspect of this industry was even more so. Times have changed and women have been involved and led the way in many of the fields of manufacturing in the automotive industry for several years. There are no longer gender barriers that have to be crossed, and women who have performed to a level of excellence that leads the way in their fields have recently been honored and applauded for their hard work and commitment to excellence in their fields of work by the entire industry.

The wait is over and we have finally been shown the new Dodge Challenger SRT Demon which will be the next most powerful car from this brand in order to give us the amazing way to enjoy the ride. This is a car that we’ve been teased about for several weeks leading up to the New York Auto Show where we have the fun and excitement of this car on the stage. If you’re interested in this impressive sports car there are a few things you need to know that will make it even more exciting for you. You can also check out this video from AutoGuide.

For the past few years Uber has been both an admired and vilified company; mostly by its own design. The heads of Uber have made no qualms about the fact they don’t mind skirting a few rules and regulations in order to gain an advantage and more than once the company has had to shut down operations in a city it had begun to operate in. Recently, an event occurred that has given Uber one if its biggest hits to date and it may take some time for the company to recover from this particular incident.

If you’ve seen the TRD letters on the side of the Toyota model you’re interested in or that you see driving on the road that means this vehicle has parts and engineering that has come straight from the Toyota Racing Development division. This division is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA and it offers us the dynamic approach to the drive from the Toyota vehicles that we love to drive. Seeing these letters on the side of the vehicle you want means you’re going to enjoy the ride and be able to create the performance you want with the right vehicle for you.