The Porsche Cayman has evoked a distinctly mixed response from car buyers ever since it was first released in 2005. Those who like the car have lauded it as a terrific sports coupe at a great price, while those who do not, have tended to dismiss it somewhat derisively as a poor man’s Porsche.

Trading in a car is always a tricky proposition. Many people are hesitant to deal with car dealerships when buying a new car, let alone trading in their old ride. Whether they feel hesitant about their own negotiating skills, or are just concerned that they do not know enough about the value of their vehicle to feel they can bargain effectively with professionals, car trade ins can be a daunting proposition.

When searching for the best family cars, a lot of factors must be considered. All good family cars must have high safety ratings to keep the little ones safe. Family cars must also be highly reliable, as anyone who has been down a vehicle with children can tell you, having a car that works every time is a huge plus. The top family cars must also be able to keep up with a hefty amount of abuse that is likely to befall any car that is routinely occupied by children of any age.

The flagship supercar of its high-end brand, the NSX was stylish and had the specs to back up its impressive look. Unfortunately, sagging sales and interest led to the NSX being cancelled in 2005, leaving the Japanese automakers without a supercar to compete with the exotics from Europe and America. Rumours of a new Acura NSX began nearly as soon as the old NSX was cancelled, however, with hints of the new NSX being dropped as early as 2007.

Understanding car insurance rates can often be a confusing process. So many variables factor into calculating your car insurance rates that it may seem like the number was pulled out of thin air. In reality, auto insurance factors are brought about by complex formulas wrought from mountains of data and statistics, which all combine together to give each and every one of us a risk profile – that is, the likelihood that we will file a claim that requires our insurance company to pay out.

The NHTSA has repeatedly found that distracted driving is far and away the number one cause of accidents, both fatal and otherwise, in America. Included under the term distracted driving is a whole host of dangerous activities, from eating, looking at scenery, rubbernecking, talking to others, daydreaming, adjusting the radio, and any other action which takes your exclusive attention off the road. While distracted driving is not new, one form of it is: driving while texting.

Steel has been the metal of choice for automobiles since their inception. New fuel efficiency standards are driving automobile manufacturers to seek new ways to meet federal regulations. One of the easiest ways to increase fuel efficiency is to drop weight, and that’s where aluminum comes in. Much lighter than steel but just as strong, putting aluminum in cars is a hot idea that's recently gaining widespread traction around the industry.

The dangers and challenges of being a truck driver don’t all disappear once the job is done and the truck rolls back home again. Traffic hazards, bad food and sleepless nights go with the job; stocking up on UV exposure makes skin cancer the worst kind of retirement plan.

Making sure you are servicing a car can be the difference between getting where you are going or breaking down on the side of the road. Of course, the question then becomes how often to service a vehicle. If you ask 100 mechanics, you make get 100 different answers, so let’s take a look at some of the main factors that influence when you should service your vehicle, and some general recommended guidelines.

The last few years have not been very kind to Jeep. Whether it’s the new Jeep models having lackluster sales, or Jeeps in general being derided as some of the most unreliable cars on the market today by publications like JD Power, Jeep is desperate for a winner. Enter the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The former Cherokee, going under the Jeep Liberty name in the US, has been a consistent seller for over a decade, building a loyal fan base.

If you are the parent of a newly licensed teen, you may think what’s the best cheap car for young drivers, or what’s the safest car I can put my children into? If you are a newly minted college graduate wondering what the best car for a young professional would be, you will answer that question a little differently than the aforementioned parent. The best car for young adults starting out on their own may be a list of the cheapest cars.