While sinkholes can happen at practically any time one of the most famous sinkholes in recent history occurred under the Corvette Museum and it swallowed up several of the collectible models that were on display at the museum. Ever since this incident took place the automotive world has had more interest in what a sinkhole is and how one can happen. Even though Chevrolet had to restore some of the Corvette models that fell into the hole, it’s a good idea to know how a sinkhole can happen in order to try and avoid one, but even in some of the best locations, these are hard to avoid.
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It’s on the Way, But You Have to Be Patient
One of the most iconic vehicles ever built was the Volkswagen Microbus. With a look that was singular, a large VW badge up front and the feeling of being able to hit the road for the fun and adventure that we want this was the original go anywhere minivan. In the 1960s if you wanted to go somewhere for the ride and the fun you chose the Microbus. This cool vehicle has been known to be the right one for the hippie crowd or the beach bums to drive and show off.
Jaguar is Bringing Big Power to Goodwood
In an effort to have the vehicle that can easily compete with some of the highest performing luxury sports cars on the market Jaguar is bringing something special to the market and they will unleash it at the Goodwood Hill Climb which has become one of the most enjoyed and talked about events each year at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This new car will be a low production model that we’re pretty sure will be asked for and desired by many as the next limited run car that we’re ready to have the driving excitement we want.
2018 Cadillac XTS: Between the Familiar
While we know the Cadillac CTS as the sporty and powerful luxury sedan from Cadillac and we admire the pure comfort and advanced technology of the Cadillac CT6, the car that sits in between these two to give you a bit of both worlds is the XTS. This impressive large sedan is one that provides you with the comfort and sharp handling you’ve been looking for with the seating that makes sense in every area of the car.
2017 Maserati Gran Turismo: Something Different; Something Better
There should be a particular feeling you get when you hear the brand name of Maserati. That feeling is one that brings a smile to your face and allows you to know you’re going to be driving something special and interesting for you to have the drive and the quality you want to enjoy on the road. The Gran Turismo is a car that makes it easy for you to have the ride you’re looking for and the quality you want in order to make a huge difference on the road with you behind the wheel.
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Get the Proof You Need
When you decide to head out on the road to take your daily ride to work or to wherever you choose to go you’re putting your life into the hands of everyone around you including yourself. You never know when you’re going to have an incident on the road and end up needing to have proof of what happened when you were driving or when others were. The one way you can make sure you will have your story straight and be able to defend yourself in case of an accident or altercation is with a dashboard-mounted camera.
Finding Ways to Branch Out
If an automaker has built their hybrid systems or their EV batteries to be fully integrated and only have a single application, they are being extremely narrow-minded and not considering what the batteries they have could mean. On the other hand, some companies are looking at how the batteries they create can be used for more applications than just in the vehicles they build and offer. We’ve heard about Tesla batteries being used to add power to a home in a renewable format and now know that another company has found a great way to use their batteries for more than just automotive use.
Contenders are Getting Lined Up
Automakers love to advertise their vehicles with the awards they earn to show off what the vehicle has been recognized for. As we head closer to the official beginning of the new 2018 model year the contenders for one of the most prestigious awards have begun to line up and become available to be judged. One of the first awards to be offered for this new model year is the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year. These awards see a large number of vehicles vying for recognition and the right to take to the screen and show off this trophy during commercials.
2018 Ford F-150: Isn’t it Obvious
Over the past few decades, the most obvious choice for driving when searching for a pickup truck has been the Ford F-150. This truck has been the best-selling model and it has continued to get better every year. The innovation that makes the F-150 stay on top is what we tend to lean toward for the work that needs to get done, even if that work includes the need to make sure a truck can pull the boat or trailer full of fun goodies to the lake where we want to spend the weekend playing in the sun.
Driving Can Be Fun; But Probably Not Here
If you love traffic and being stuck in a congested area where there are accidents that litter the highway and make it more difficult than ever for you to get where you want to go, you should ignore this article altogether. On the other hand, if you want to drive around and get where you want to go and don’t want to deal with these things, you want to know what cities to avoid, especially if you’re considering a move or looking for a place to go on vacation. These are the worst cities in the country to drive in based upon a 100-point scale that grades cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety, and access to vehicles and maintenance.