Mazda has been manufacturing a stable of fine cars and crossovers. And their latest is their CX-30 crossover that was a finalist for 2020 World Car of the Year. Within Mazda’s line of crossovers, this new CX-30 slots between their CX-3 and larger CX-5 crossovers. Choosing between the three can be a tough decision. But … Read More
BMW’s X4 M40i can best be described as a superb, AWD, performance Sports Activity Vehicle
While BMW’s redesigned 2019 X4 is neither a crossover nor an SUV, we think it’s more of a Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). Meaning it has the cargo capacity of a crossover with 8 inches of undercarriage clearance, but it lacks the multi-gear 4WD of a true SUV. Instead, it greatly favors a sports sedan in … Read More
Ram truck goes two-up on the competition
For 2019 Ram trucks has gone two-up on the competition with their announcement of their Multifunction tailgate and a more powerful Heavy Duty 2500/3500 diesel line. Ram’s unique 60/40 Multifunction tailgate is an answer to GMC’s Multipro tailgate. But Ram’s appears to be better in that is can be used in its swing-away fully opened … Read More
Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers Auto Show gets underway March 22
The Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers Association auto show gets underway this week with doors opening Thursday through Sunday, March 22-25 at Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus halls in Bethlehem. This is a great opportunity to kick the tires so to speak of 32 car-maker’s latest offerings for 2018. The line-up includes not only cars but … Read More
BMW’s X5 xDrive SAV goes hybrid for 2017
In its third generation, BMW’s midsize X5 xDrive AWD Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) as the company refers to it, has made this proven vehicle even better by transforming it into a hybrid powered utility vehicle. This is in addition to trim levels 35i, 35d (diesel), 50i and high-performance M version. The X5 lost traction up … Read More
Vintage unrestored ’64 1/2 Mustang Pony car featured at AOW
If you’re a Pony car lover then you need to join America On Wheels’ Ninth Anniversary featuring two unrestored early Mustangs as the centerpiece to the museum’s new exhibition “Pony Cars: Then and Now” running April 8th through October 2017. On April 17, 1964 the Ford Motor Company launched Mustang to the world. Seventeen year-old … Read More
RECALLS AS OF 3-25-17
NHTSA Recall ID Number : 17V040 Manufacturer : Nissan North America, Inc. Make / Model Years : NISSAN / 2015-2017 Subject : Rear Door may Open when Window is Lowered NHTSA Recall ID Number : 17V114 Manufacturer : Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Make / Model Years : MERCEDES BENZ / 2015-2017 Subject : Starting Current Limiter … Read More
American on Wheels features a vintage taxi and the movie it was featured in
America on Wheels (AOW) has a holiday treat in store for those who remember the 1930 movie “It’ a Wonderful Life” starring James “Jimmy” Stewart and Donna Reed. Well, the museum will be showing that movie plus have the 1930 GMC Taxi that appeared in the movie. Talk about nostalgia. AOW will show the movie … Read More
