by Gabrielle DeSantis Lockdowns and layoffs at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic devastated new car sales in 2020. Many would-be buyers felt no urgency to upgrade, given there was nowhere to go. Others snapped up used cars to save cash. For new 2021 models, the sales outcomes were grim. But while many models’ sales have […]
by Gabrielle DeSantis Recalls happen from time to time. Most recently, Ford announced it’s recalling the 2021 Ford F-150. The F-150 recall includes 16,430 F-150 SuperCab pickup trucks and concerns improperly installed seatbelts. The good news is that, to date, Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to the most recent […]
by Gabrielle DeSantis What do bug spray, black pepper, bar soap, drinking straws, and pennies have in common? Besides all of them being buried somewhere in your junk drawer? These are five surprising household items you can use to fix your car cheaply. Some of these items are just for temporary fixes to get you back […]
by Gabrielle DeSantis Last year BMW unleashed its coupe powerhouse, the limited-edition M2 CS. It boasted 444 horsepower from a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six, lifted from the belly of the M4. It’s a track-focused M2, with performance brakes, a locking differential, and adaptive suspension. The CS can even come with a manual transmission. It’s a proper track […]