Tracey Intorcia

Maybe you’re a snowbird headed south for the winter, leaving your car behind. Or perhaps it’s time to put the top up on your convertible and let it hibernate for a season or two. If you plan to put your car aside for 30 days or more, you need to know how to store a …

Driving a car gives us a real sense of freedom on the open road. For the most part, we get in our cars and never think about how to drive, we just drive. But road conditions can change quickly during a rainstorm or snowstorm. Traffic can back up suddenly on a highway causing you to …

The first Ford Escape arrived in 2001. Now in its third generation, the Escape continues to evolve. Vehicles like the Escape are wildly popular car choices for consumers. In fact, they are putting sedans on the sideline. But if you are wondering what class of vehicle the Escape falls into, this trendy car causes a …

Are you considering your next SUV and thinking about a PHEV version? If so, the Outlander PHEV is probably one of the cars that you’re looking into. If you have a big family, you’re probably wondering about the number of seats. Does the Outlander PHEV have seven seats like its non-hybrid counterpart? We did the …

The Tesla Model 3 was long-awaited and highly anticipated. Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, promised the world he would deliver an affordable all-electric car. Musk fulfilled this promise, providing a stylish EV at a lower price point. One of the exterior features of the Model 3 is the glass roof that stretches from the middle of …

Thinking of making the move into electric? Maybe you’ve heard the rumor that these vehicles don’t have an engine – which would make one wonder, how can they even move on the road? We did the research to bring you a clear and easy-to-follow answer! All-electric cars, or cars that only run on battery power, …

Electric vehicles (EVs) and gas-powered cars look quite similar on the outside. Under the hood, however, these cars are completely different. Electric cars have three main parts: a rotor, a stator, and a commutator. The motor is electric, powered by a battery. Gas-powered cars have hundreds of moving parts working together to supply power to …

Honda Civics are one of the most reliable compact cars on the market. The Civic has been around since the early 1970s and is one of Honda’s best-selling vehicles. Like any other car, though, a Civic can experience mechanical issues. One of those issues is an engine that won’t start. There’s rarely a convenient time …

Tesla is a pioneer in the world of electric vehicles (EV). Elon Musk joined and saved Tesla in 2004. He intended to create electric cars. EV wasn’t a new idea, but it was one that has yet to be successful. Musk also committed to bring electric vehicles to a broader audience at a more affordable …

Electric vehicles (EVs) might seem like a new development in transportation technology, but it dates to the 1800s. Several inventors utilized electricity in their creations of cars. The first to develop the electric car that could be mass-produced was a British inventor named Thomas Parker in 1884. Other famous names in history, Thomas Edison, Henry …

Electric, gas, battery—all these sources can power a car. That’s where the similarities end. There are differences in the power sources, and it gets confusing. Terms are often used interchangeably. And, you might think an electric car is, well, electronic—end of the story, right? Alas, it’s just not that simple. Have you wondered if electric …

The way your car sounds and feels should be the same every day. When your engine is running, you might feel some slight vibrations or a bit of humming. It should be soothing, not alarming. There are a lot of moving parts under the hood. A mild vibration is fine. But if your car shakes …

Debuting in 2007 (with a 2008 model year), the Nissan Rogue joined the compact SUV crossover line-up. Since joining, this vehicle has become a top-selling car in a hot and competitive market. The Rogue is a spacious five-passenger vehicle with ample cargo space. Consumers love this SUV. But, does all this mean that the Rogue …

A car battery is the heart of your car. You need it to be healthy and strong to power all parts of your vehicle. If you’ve been driving your car for several years, chances are you will have to replace your car battery at some point. The battery might slowly start to fail or not …

It’s hard to believe that the idea of a minivan as a vehicle has ever been rejected. Minivans paved the way for comfortably hauling up to eight passengers in a family-friendly vehicle. The Dodge Grand Caravan is the king of minivans, especially when it comes to seating configurations. Those configurations bring a question to mind: …

Behind the third-row seats, the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan has 31.1 cubic feet of space. When the third row of seats folds down, the cargo space increases to 78.9 cubic feet. Fulling folding down the second and third rows provides a maximum cargo space is 140.3 cubic feet. Here are the cargo stats based up …

 Crossover SUV’s like the Nissan Rogue is one of the most popular and family-friendly cars on the market. The Rogue offers a great deal of flexibility in seating and cargo storage. For a smaller subcompact SUV. It’s Nissan’s best-selling car. This SUV can do it all. But, does the Nissan Rogue have three rows of …

The world was introduced to minivans in 1983 by Chrysler. Saving Chrysler from financial doom wasn’t the only success for the minivan–its creation created a whole new category for the family-friendly vehicle. A minivan isn’t a full-sized van or a truck or even a wagon. So, what makes a minivan a minivan? A minivan is …

Toyota has put over 43 million Corollas on the road in the past 50 years. For decades, the Corolla has dominated as the best-selling car in the world. Reliable and affordable, Corollas have brought sheer pleasure to its enthusiastic drivers. Not surprisingly, the venerable vehicle has through the years built up a huge catalog of …

Minivans have been around for decades providing comfortable, roomy cabins and flexible passenger space. Modern minivans are all based on front-drive platforms, and almost every van on the market uses front-wheel drive. Do any minivans have 4WD (four-wheel drive)? The minivan market does not have a vehicle equipped with 4WD. The Toyota Sienna, however, is …

Honda CR-V’s are one of the most reliable vehicles on the road. But even the best car will have a problem like not starting when you’re running late for work or have a trunk full of groceries. Do you know what to do when your Honda CR-V won’t start? We’ve done the research, so you …

The Honda CR-V has been leading the compact SUV market since launching in that late 1990s. The CR-V is one of the most reliable cars in its class. Winning safety awards year after year makes this a popular car to own and drive. Honda sells hundreds of thousands of these SUV’s every year, making it …

The Toyota Sienna is consistently a top-rated and top-selling minivan. It’s a family favorite. Translation: the interior floors will take a beating. You might have a new van and the floor mats look, well, new. Or maybe you’ve had the van a few years and those floor mats have seen better days. Either way, let’s …

Muddy shoes, wet boots and spilled juice can ruin the flooring in your Toyota Corolla. Protecting the floors with a car mat will keep those floorboards looking like new for a long time. When you acquired the car, you probably received factory-installed floor mats. These floor mats are better than nothing but don’t offer the …

Perhaps you have your eye on a Toyota Camry. You take it for a test spin, maybe literally kick the tires. Hop in the back and sit a minute. How big is the back seat of a Camry? We did the research. Read on and you just might find yourself wanting to ride in the …

It’s dizzying to think of all the different makes and models of cars on the market today. Compact SUV’s like the Honda CR-V began gaining popularity in the 1990s and remains one of the best-selling cars. Honda sells hundreds of thousands of them in a year. Impressive numbers. But does that mean the Honda CR-V …