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January 2009
A Quick Spin In...2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo Coupe
In the midst of its bailout doldrums, GM has taken the time to update one of the (few) stellar performers in its car lineup.
How to Realistically Compare Fuel-Economy Ratings
If you're looking for a new car to maximize your fuel savings, don't fall into the trap of merely comparing MPG ratings.
Improving Your Winter-Driving Skills
If you must drive in snow and ice conditions, follow this sound advice to stay safe on the road.
A Quick Spin In…
The Jaguar XKR Coupe
My Scottish Fling
Few poets are more beloved than Scotland’s favorite son, Robert Burns. Known as “The Bard,” his prolific works include Auld Lang Syne and A Red, Red Rose.
December 2008
New York’s Safest Year to Drive
New York State saw the lowest number of crash-related deaths in 2007 since it began monitoring highway safety in the 1920s.
November 2008
More Than a Message
What bumper stickers tell you about the person behind the wheel.
Glance Again at Your Car’s Windshield
There are thousands of responsible auto glass companies that perform high-quality, safe windshield replacement, and some that do not.
County Donegal: Ireland’s Northernmost Tip
There is a chunk of the Republic of Ireland that appears—geographically—as though it should be part of Northern Ireland.
October 2008
Drowsy Driving
Between 50 and 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders, and people who remain untreated are seven times more likely to fall asleep at the wheel.
Why I Buckle Up Without Hesitation
The only reason my friend remained unscathed after lightning struck his vehicle was because of his seat belt.
Mississippi Meandering
Take a diversion to Holly Springs, which is where you will find Graceland Too, a labor-of-love homage to the better-known Graceland across the border in Tennessee.
A Quick Spin In The Cadillac DTS
Pros: Interior Comfort, Engine power, Build quality
Manhattan Muses
"What an enlightened idea, a museum focusing on poetry."
September 2008
How Teen Drivers Think
New survey reveals gaps between reality and teens' perception of risk.
The Dangers of Hypermiling
Some drivers behave recklessly behind the wheel to boost their vehicle's mpg.
AAA New York Fall Foliage Guide
Autumnal beauty isn't far from home.
A Quick Spin In: Pontiac G8 GT
As tested $31,245, base $29,310
Wild Canada: Nova Scotia and Newfoundland
Ticking to a different clock...
The Best of the Bahamas
Want a break from all that sun and sand? The Bahamas has a wealth of culture, too, if you know where to look.
Brush Strokes of Genius
There is a special pleasure in visiting a museum devoted to a single artist.
August 2008
The Antique Cars of New York’s Past
Tucked away on a side street, is a jewel of a museum worth a weekend drive: the Northeast Classic Car Museum.
The Garifuna
A Proud People Dotted Around the Caribbean, and in New York City
High on Quality
Study shows new-car defects declining, even with more high-tech features.
July 2008
Is Your Teen Ready to Bring a Car to College?
The Arts in Lancaster County: An Overview
A special nonprofit markets and promotes the arts in Lancaster.
Thailand: Something Wonderful
The powerful forces of royalty and religion come together in spectacular fashion in Bangkok.
Risky Business
Understanding—and changing—our risky driving behaviors could reduce the amount of carnage on our highways.
Stranger at a Strange Festival
Five festivals discovered by chance along the trails of the world.
June 2008
Why Drivers Exhibit Road Rage
"We sometimes get a pretty strong sense of security by having this armor wrapped around us. The question is, would we be this aggressive if we didn’t have our cars?"
Buddhas and Sand Dunes: A Trip to Northwest China
If you need a few days away from the huge, busy metropolises of Beijing and Shanghai, then might I suggest flying to the wilds of northwestern China, to the small city of Dunhuang in the middle of the famous Gobi Desert in the province of Gansu.
May 2008
Long May You Run
Cars and trucks stay on the road longer than ever before.
Crashes Get Serious
Trends in crash severity and frequency could affect your insurance premiums.
Our Top 10 Long Island Festivals
Read our travel editor's picks and add your own.
Keeping Track of Teen Drivers
Consider installing a tracking device in your teen’s vehicle—preferably under an agreement with your teenager—as part of your child's behind-the-wheel training.
The Other Borough: Travels in Staten Island
This is something that residents of New York City’s least-populous borough do not need to hear again: In terms of favorable publicity, Staten Island gets a rough deal.
Three Chance Finds
Random travel stops in Mississippi, Panama and Argentina.
April 2008
Parking Survival 101
“Nothing can be more gratifying than helping someone when they feel helpless and in the dysfunctional, psychological grasp of a parking ticket.”
Wimpy Minivans
More than $1,500 in repairs after a crash at 6 mph or less? You’d better believe it.
New York International Auto Show Press Preview 2008
So Many Cars, So Few Bucks
Monarchs in Manhattan
Excitement was in the air, or in the gentle waves, at least, in the short space between the QE2 and the Queen Victoria, which was in New York City for the first time after finishing her first transatlantic sailing.
A Quick Spin In: Audi R8 Coupe
It’s difficult to figure what ranks as the most amazing feature about this car, since there are so many.
March 2008
A Quick Spin In: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Chevy looks to performance and luxury with this automotive overhaul.
Paniolos: Hawaii’s Own Breed of Cowboy
If cowboys (and cowgirls) are associated with frontier lands and the Wild, Wild West, then it should come as no surprise that cowboys still exist in the state farthest west of all, Hawaii.
"One Second, Everything Changes"
The immortality of youth met a culture of the extreme...and in an instant, everything changed.
Second That Emotion
New study gauges new-vehicle owners’ emotional responses to their purchases.
February 2008
The Travel Editor’s Favorite 75 Travel Books
The best travel books ever written? You decide!
New Color King
White overtakes silver as the most popular car color.
Winter Driving Tips
Inclement weather can pose challenges for even the most experienced driver.
Snorkeling and Diving the Wrecks in the Dutch Caribbean
Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao
January 2008
Bristol Is One Special Place
With nine museums and three mansions, Bristol is a must-visit Rhode Island destination.
Iceland Is Hot and Cold
Icelandic Notes and Literature
How Not to be Green in Greenland
As much information as we know on how to get to and around, and enjoy, Greenland.
A Guide to Car Donations
A little research will help you avoid potential pitfalls.
Myth-Busting Tests
Some mid-size SUVs perform worse than cars in crash tests.
Oh, the Vanity
License plates are becoming the new billboard.
December 2007
Three Island Paradises in the Americas
Kauai, Barbuda (Antigua & Barbuda) and the San Blas Islands (Panama) offer a mix of idyllic beaches, stunning scenery and fascinating culture.
November 2007
Drivers Should Use Extra Caution When Approaching Emergency Vehicles
How stranded motorists can protect themselves when waiting for AAA’s Roadside Assistance vehicles.
Mineola to Montana: A Cowboy Crash Course
Would they give me a nickname – like Pistol Pete, the Brooklyn Buckaroo or the AAA Kid?
Pottering Around Wordsworth Country
Most things connected with this landscape have over the last 200 years seeped their way into the collective soul of the English, in a way that no other region has.
November Events
A Quick Spin In: Audi S4 Cabriolet Quattro MT6
You'll exchange a lot of gas for a lot of gusto.
You, Your Car and U.S. Energy Policy
Things You Need To Know
October 2007
First Chat With Neil Mandt About Last Stop for Paul
“Initially, I think they thought we were insane, but then when they realized we weren’t, they jumped at the chance”—Neil Mandt
Valencia and Paella
One athletic youth leapfrogged a charging bull, while holding a blazing torch in his hand.
Last Stop for Paul, a Film by Neil Mandt: A Review
A Review
August 2007
The Core of the Big Apple
There is a place for everyone in Central Park. Here are some of the author's favorites
Way Off the Road
Q&A with Bill Geist, roving correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning.
Product Review: GPS on the Run
As Global Positioning Systems have become more affordable and portable, the technology has busted out of the automobile and become "wearable."
June 2007
A Quick Spin In: Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, 2007
Did the American icon sports car with a drop top make our hearts race?
May 2007
A Quick Spin In: The Saab 9-3 SportCombi
A performance station wagon for under $30,000.
April 2007
A Quick Spin In: BMW 328xi Sports Wagon
The 3-Series BMW is a good car. But how does it work as a wagon?
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