National Motorists Association Blog

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist I’ve written before about the fact that federal fuel-economy mandates are subtly but significantly eroding away the choices available to consumers — and increasing the cost of the diminishing choices that remain. The ’15 Altima being a case in point. At first glance, it’s what they call in the car […]

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist                                         Photo courtesy of CARICOS Mini has always had cute — and fun — on its side. Now it has four doors, too. Or at least, can be ordered with them.

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Minivans started off as inexpensive, economical, hugely versatile alternatives to both cars and things a lot bigger. But today’s minivans are not-so-mini and rarely economical — either to buy or to drive. Some cost over $40,000 (the 2015 Chrysler Town & Country starts at $29,995) and all of them drink […]

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist                                        Photo courtesy of CARICOS Toyota can get away with it. Kia couldn’t. Honda, neither.

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist                                    Photo courtesy of CARICOS The Internet as a mass medium is less than 20 years old but because it’s literally everywhere now it feels as though it has always been thus. Same goes for crossover SUVs. They are — as a class — hugely popular now and as common as […]