Cars

2021 Cadillac CT4 V-Series. CONTRIBUTED

CAR REVIEW

Finding its mojo

2021 Mazda 6. Metro News Service photo

CAR REVIEW

Excels at excelling

2021 VW Arteon. Metro Creative News photo

CAR REVIEW

A work of Arteon

The Kettering American Legion 598 held a car show June 27. The next cruise-in will be July 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be held at 5700 Kentshire Drive. CONTRIBUTED

MOTOR NEWS

Cruise over to Young’s Dairy Aug. 14

The Kettering American Legion 598 held a car show June 27. The next cruise-in will be July 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be held at 5700 Kentshire Drive.

MOTOR NEWS

Get ready for Thunder Burg in Miamisburg

America’s Packard Museum, the world’s only restored Packard dealership operating as a museum, has reopened in downtown Dayton. There are 70 Packard’s in the museum’s collection and 50 are on display at one time. LISA POWELL / STAFF

MOTOR NEWS

Are you ready for Fourth of July cruise-ins

The Kettering American Legion Post 598 recently held a cruise-in. There will be more cruise-ins throughout the summer on Sunday, June 27, July 25, Aug. 22, Sept. 26 and Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. All vehicles are welcome. There is no entry fee and food and drinks will be available. The post is located at 5700 Kentshire Drive in Kettering. CONTRIBUTED

MOTOR NEWS

Summer is here! Car shows and cruise-ins slated

Gas Buddy

Ohio Gas Prices provided by GasBuddy.com

Jessica Pitts sits behind the wheel of a 2019 Lincoln MKC on the lot of Jack Demmer Lincoln in Dearborn, Mich., on Monday, July 19, 2021. Pitts bought the used car at the dealership. A seemingly endless streak of skyrocketing used vehicle prices is finally coming to a close in the U.S., according to the latest data (AP Photo/Mike Householder)

CAR TALK

To idle or not to idle -- it all depends

This photo provided by Stellantis North America shows the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited. Available in two-door or four-door configurations and with a number of capable trim levels, the Jeep Wrangler is one of the most off-road focused vehicles you can buy today. (Courtesy of Stellantis North America via AP)

CAR TALK

Jeep has a mysterious appeal to the risk-averse

CAR TALK

Don’t ruin road trip squeezing out every last mile from Toyota

The 2017 Kia Soul Turbo. (Bruce Benedict/Kia)

CAR TALK

No soul searching required to replace older Kia

XPeng G3 (Photo: Business Wire)

CONSUMER WATCH

Do EVs actually have a smaller carbon footprint than gas-powered cars?

FILE - In this Dec. 21, 2020 file photo, a Chevrolet Bolt charges at an Electrify America site outside Colorado Mills outlet mall in downtown Lakewood, Colo. Electrify America, an electric vehicle charging network funded with money paid by Volkswagen as punishment for its emissions cheating scandal, says it plans to more than double its number of charging stations throughout the United States and Canada. The expansion will include 1,800 fast-charging stations and 10,000 individual chargers by 2025. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

CONSUMER WATCH

Automakers face a threat to EV sales: Slow charging times

2018 Mustang GT. Ford photo

CONSUMER WATCH

How to protect your car from sun damage

The 2022 Bolt EV, foreground, and EUV are displayed, Thursday, Feb. 11, in Milford, Mich. Whether people want them or not, automakers are rolling out multiple new electric vehicle models as the auto industry responds to stricter pollution regulations worldwide and calls to reduce emissions to fight climate change. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

CONSUMER WATCH

GM to offer electric vehicle drivers access to 60,000 plugs in US, Canada

After the oil has been drained, the filter can usually be disposed of as regular metal scrap. CONTRIBUTED

STRAIGHT TALK

What is the difference between oil filters?

Electric car charger. CONTRIBUTED

STRAIGHT TALK

Questions about electric vehicles answered

The 3 peak mountain snowflake on the sidewall of the tire indicates that it meets the traction standards for use on snow and is required during the winter month in many states and some Canadian provinces. James Halderman photo

STRAIGHT TALK

Do you know what kind of tires to buy?

A programmer designed to change the ignition timing and other parameters within the engine controller. The stock settings are retrieved and stored in the unit and replaced with one of three optional “tunes”. Most tunes require the use of premium fuel if the higher performance versions are selected. James Halderman photo

Straight Talk

Reader asks about high-performance tuners

Wheels of the Month

The 2021 Toyota Tundra full-size pickup offers up to 10,200-pound towing capacity and a 1,730-pound maximum payload. For 2021, Tundra offers the optional Trail Special Edition. Toyota photo

CAR REVIEW

Rugged Toyota Tundra TRD Pro likes to play

This photo provided by Hyundai shows the 2021 Santa Fe with new styling, upgraded available engines and a lot of equipment at an attractive price. (Drew Phillips/Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America via AP)

CAR REVIEW

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe looks and feels like a million bucks

The popular Ford Explorer three-row SUV will add an off-road-oriented model this summer. Metro News Service photo

CAR REVIEW

2021 Ford Explorer Timberline adds off-road capability, styling

2021 Honda Accord Hybrid. Metro News Service photo.

CAR REVIEW

The answer to escalating gas prices? The 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring

Wheels News to Know

An Enterprise car rental camera. AP photo

NEWS TO KNOW

With rental prices sky high, car-sharing companies get a boost

Riding a motorcycle can be an awe-inspiring experience much different from riding inside a car or truck. Metro News Service photo.

NEWS TO KNOW

Safety tips for novice motorcycle riders

A 1930 Packard Model 734 Boat Tail Speedster sits in the showroom of America's Packard Museum. Offered in five different body styles, only 39 Boat Tail cars were built and it is believed that only 11 survive. Capable of speeds over 100 mph, the 4,250 lb. car cost $5,200.
© Photograph by Skip Peterson

REOPENING

America’s Packard Museum reopens

Road trips may be especially popular this summer. Some simple safety measures can ensure drivers and their passengers stay safe. Metro News Service photo

NEWS TO KNOW

Four easily forgotten road trip safety tips

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