cars

January is here, and if your New Year’s resolution involves saving some money, one way is to get more out of your tank of gas.

We’ve all had those days where you insert your key in the ignition, turn it over, and … nothing. While a simple jump-start might help, it’s often difficult to pin down the cause of the issue.

My history with Hyundais has taught me that South Korean creations are comfortable, economical and as thrilling to operate as a toaster. This has always irked me, because while competitors have sprinkled sportiness into their lineup to great effect, Hyundai has curiously held back the fun factor.

For some luxury automakers, the design of a <$35k crossover necessitates many sacrifices and frustrating omissions. Smaller cabins, plastic-like interiors and piddling powertrains often test the “luxury” description of some low-end haulers.

Nissan calls the Maxima a “four-door sports car.” It’s not. It is, however, an absolutely brilliant, semi-luxe sedan inside and out.

To most automakers, “crossover” means combining the comfort and practicality of an SUV with the sportiness and drivability of a sedan. While obscenely popular, the CUV isn’t particulary great at anything unless you consider six-figure offerings from Porsche or BMW.

While the automotive world buzzes with hype over the Tesla Model 3, an affordable alternative has already hit dealerships. Is the newly refined Chevy Volt any good?

With aging powertrains, antiquated electronics and clunky single-clutch transmissions, Aston Martin’s offerings haven’t aged as well as the Bond actors who’ve piloted them. But that all changes with their breathtaking new grand tourer, the DB11.