I’ve heard much talk about the new distracted driving rules in Washington. Sadly, much of that talk reflects an unwelcome attitude to the revised law. Many complain that the new list of distractions labeled “secondary offenses” is merely a step toward allowing law officers to…
I wrote of EV (Electric Vehicle) acceptance a few weeks back, noting some signs of progress. But despite advancements, consumers are still wary of EV range, power, recharging, battery cost, et cetera. With over 95% of American auto sales non-electric, it might seem like buyers…
Kia just added another rig to the roster of cars best ignored by shy people. The redesigned 2017 Kia Sportage is a sure-fire attention-getter. It’s a splashy compact crossover with the devil-may-care charisma of its Seoul hatchback sibling. The Sportage crams more action into its…
I’ve read of pedestrian accidents caused by texting while walking. The reports range from people who bump into sign or light poles to those who lose their lives crossing paths with automobiles. In fact, there was a ten percent spike in pedestrian fatalities during the…
Of all the reasons for owning a Mazda CX-5 — and they are numerous — the crossover’s performance cred heads the list. The CX-5 ($24,045) is a resolute outsider in the compact crossover segment, where utility normally drives the action. Its rigid and lightweight platform,...
The state of Washington’s legislative body just made it possible for drivers to be ticketed for DUIE — Driving Under the Influence of Electronics. In a move to give its campaign against driving distracted more teeth, provisions of the new law went into effect at…
It was sunny in Seattle the day we arrived to test Audi’s newest product, a four-door hatchback called Sportback. It was one of those days that unsettle the locals. They’d rather we didn’t falling in love with their city and move in to jam already-crowded...
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