Automotive
As a writer amongst other writers, I sometimes feel that I have my hands tied behind my back. I write content and articles about cars, for car dealers, for auto shoppers, and just about everyone in between. I enjoy the fact that I get to write for a living, but it behooves me to try to write interesting content.
In most cases, car dealers are not interesting.
Look at the content for Woburn Toyota Dealers. While it tells the story and gives search engine spiders all of the information they need, it isn't exactly War and Peace. Writing for the automotive industry is boring.
By JAMES RAIA
www.theweeklydriver.com
I was recently driving on Interstate 5 about an hour south of Sacramento. The traffic flow was smooth and fast, and my cruise control was set slightly above 75 mph.
A vehicle in the lane to my right moved ahead, the driver singled, adeptly moved into my lane and steadily advanced. My car, however, a 2007 Volvo S80, suddenly slowed.
The adaptive cruise control, one of several new safety features for Volvo, determined the driver of the vehicle now perhaps 50 yards in front of me had changed lanes without the proper minimum distance. As such, my cruise control automatically disengaged.
It's an alarming feeling at first, but it's one more reason why Volvo owners think they're getting among the safest cars on the road. The Swedish manufacturer offers some of the more popular vehicles in areas where inclement weather rules, like Sweden.
By JAMES RAIA
www.theweeklydriver.com
Driving a nicely performing convertible with the top down on a sun-baked summer day is about as good as it gets for driving enthusiasts. But there's more to convertibles that wind-whipped hair and the open road.
Whether ragtop or hardtop, convertibles are experiencing a popularity resurgence. There's new innovation and increased competition among U.S. and foreign manufacturers. And that means more choices for consumers.
In fact, nearly 50 new-model convertibles are now available in the United States. Here's a look at five manufacturers' offerings for your consideration:
* MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER (Base price: $25,984; Gas mileage estimates: 25 mpg, city; 29 mpg, highway) — With the 2007 Eclipse Spyder, Mitsubishi is attempting to squelch the concerns of buyers who may constantly wonder just how long their vehicle's ragtop will work properly.
By JAMES RAIA
www.theweeklydriver.com
There wasn't much to complain about with the previous Honda CR-V. It provided a keen balance of versatility, comfort and utility vehicle refinement. But with the 2007 redesign, the manufacturer has done what Honda always seems to do. It took something good and made it better.
For starters, the new CR-V has a restyled exterior. Its previous boxy appearance has been streamlined with elements of BMW and Audi. The new CR-V is also three inches shorter than its predecessor, but the wheelbase and interior dimensions are nearly the same as previous models.
Honda further upgraded the vehicle by removing the exterior tire from the the tailgate, thus eliminating some slight rear window vision issues. Gone also is the swing out rear cargo door. It's been replaced by a liftgate that operates without opening the glass window.
