National Motorists Association Blog

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist You’d think plug-in hybrids would be an easy sell. Unlike a regular hybrid, which has to burn gas at least some of the time to remain operational, a plug-in hybrid has the capability to burn no gas at all — and still get you from A to B. Instead of […]

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist This will probably be my last write-up about a 2013 model car. It may also be my last write-up of the Scion xB. Maybe Scion, period.

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Kia’s forte is designing snazzy, affordable cars that make the competition’s cars seem boring and over-priced. Under-engined (and under-warraranted) too. The new Forte, for instance.

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Buick survived the Great Culling. No more Pontiac, no more Saturn — definitely no more Hummer. But Buick soldiers on. No, Buick thrives.