It’s with regret that I remind you all of the impending arrival of winter. While partially redeemed by the reintroduction of holiday cheer, eggnog, and ski season, the onset of Winter can be a tough pill to swallow for summer lovers like myself. And while the cold alone can be a downer, there’s one thing... Continue Reading →
A winter checklist for your car: get ready for cold
The leaves are turning, days are getting shorter, and temperatures are starting to drop. We all know that means holidays, Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, and ski season... but what does it mean for your car? Winter weather can have a huge impact on your car's condition, as well as its (and your) safety... Continue Reading →
AWD isn’t enough: why you need winter tires
Whether it’s Audi’s famed Quattro or Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, many motorists rely on these types of all-wheel drive (AWD) systems to keep them safe when driving in snow and ice. This is largely because car manufacturers tout all-wheel drive as the end-all be-all winter weather defeater—but the truth is that AWD is only... Continue Reading →
Get Your Car Summer-Ready
Summer’s easy when it comes to driving, right? No snow, clear skies, just a simple change from winter to summer tires and you're ready to go. But, there are a few more things to do to ensure your vehicle can safely handle those summer road trips. Tires Changing from winter to summer tires is just... Continue Reading →
Nokian Transformer Tires
Jalopnik calls them James Bond Tires, Motor Trend calls them Go Go Gadget Tires, and Daily Mail Calls them Batman Tires. No matter what protagonist they're named after, the new Nokian winter tires earn super hero monikers. These new concept tires from the innovators at Nokian have performance winter tread for slick weather conditions. But... Continue Reading →