Out and about and want to charge your EV while you shop? Many of America’s Simon malls have charging stations available for your charging ease. Here’s a complete list: California Brea Mall (1065 Brea Mall, Brea, CA) Caramillo Premium Outlets (740 East Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo, CA) Carlsbad Premium Outlets (5620 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA) Coddingtown Mall (733 Coddingtown Center,
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April 23 and 24, we’ll be participating in the annual Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association Family Car Challenge. What does that mean? That means that for two days we’ll be joining with other automotive journalists and doing extended test drives of 19 different automobiles to determine which is the Best Family Car in a variety of categories: New Best Family Car Best
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Chevrolet announced today Spark EV 1LT’s new manufacturer’s suggested retail price would start at $25,995. Depending on an individual’s tax situation, the Spark EV is eligible for federal tax credit up to $7,500. “Chevrolet is committed to making EV driving more accessible, affordable and fun” said Steve Majoros, director of Chevrolet Car and Crossover Marketing. “The Spark EV is already
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The 2015 Kia Soul + is a compact urban utility vehicle based on a caricature sketch of a boar wearing a backpack– for practicality of course, originally aimed at younger buyers. The funky little car has proven so versatile and enjoyable, though there’s no telling who will be driving one of the many on the road. Exterior: The Soul +
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You want more? You’re getting more. Cadillac has announced that the 2016 ELR will get a boost in in power, torque, and connectivity. The 2016 model will have 25+ percent boost in power and torque, faster acceleration that improves 0-60 mph by 1.5 seconds (to 6.4 seconds), higher top speed, retuned chassis and steering for better handling, more responsive brakes and a new
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One of the world’s best-selling vehicles, the Toyota Camry has been family-friendly since its debut in 1982. A lot has changed since then and the 2015 edition is a lot more fun to drive. But, does it still fit the daily needs of the average family? Under The Hood: The new for 2015 Camry features 3 engine choices, a base
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With their all-new 2016 Golf SportWagen currently available at dealerships, Volkswagen has announced that the all-wheel-drive Golf SportWagen Alltrack will be available alongside the other model later this year as a 2017 model. “We have heard from dealers and customers that they want to see a Golf SportWagen with the all-terrain capability that comes from all-wheel drive,” said Michael Horn, President and CEO
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When families are shopping for vehicles, many still consider Scion to be the new quirky kid on the block. What most probably don’t know about the brand is that it’s owned by Toyota. That’s right, the same company that puts out Lexus and Toyota vehicles puts out Scion as well. Intrigued? You should be. Scion is upping their family-friendly, mainstream-looking options with two
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Candidly, the Maxima has been a bit boring over the past few years. My first car was a 1989 Maxima which was sporty, fun to drive, and a tearjerker to finally have to give up. None of the Maxima’s since then have even come close to getting that type of reaction from me as the brand turned to family-friendly “safe” design to sell the
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It’s (almost) here! The 10th-generation Honda Civic is set to debut this autumn and the manufacturer has given us a few hints about what to expect with the debut of its concept model at the New York Auto Show: 1.) It’s going to get sportier. Let’s be honest, the Civic hasn’t really ever been that fun to drive. With families
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