Every year, the automotive experts at Kelley Blue Book share the cars that they believe are the best for families. We like to share that list with our customers. Like KBB, we want to help your family find the car that comes with something for everyone, including the top safety, comfort and technology features. They also provide the most space and the best value.
Surviving that summer family road trip
According to a recent poll by USA Today and Gallup, 94 percent of people plan on taking a vacation within the United States this summer. Many of those people will be driving to their destinations, meaning there are plenty of you out there who need advice on surviving those long road trips.
Celebrate Your Grad with a New Used Car
It’s finally graduation time, and although parents may be teary-eyed, graduates sure are excited! If you are still trying to find the perfect gift to get your grad, a used car might be just the ticket. We consulted with CarInsurance.com to find the safest, most reliable and least expensive used models that would be great for your grad.
Kelley Blue Book’s 10 Best Family Cars of 2013
Every year, the automotive experts at Kelley Blue Book share the cars that they believe are the best for families. We like to share that list with our customers. Like KBB, we want to help your family find the car that comes with something for everyone, including the top safety, comfort and technology features. They also provide the most space and the best value.
Car ownership decreases among millennials
According to a study by U.S. Pirg and reported by the New York Times this week, the country’s young people are giving up car ownership in exchange for public transportation and bicycles. Experts consider it the end of the Driving Boom or the 60-plus years of steady increases in per-capita driving in the United States.
USAA Names 2013 Best Value List
The United Services Automobile Association (USAA) annually releases a list of vehicles that it considers of Best Value. Those on the list offer affordability, reliability and safety.
Mobile app alerts you if your car is stolen or damaged
People with smartphones can get an app for just about everything these days. From ordering food to playing multiplayer games, there is something for everyone to enjoy. And now, through the Mi Alerts app, you can get up-to-the-second notifications of when your car is in an accident or even stolen.
Why buy used?
When you’re buying a car, the first question to ask yourself is: New or Used? You’ll be happy to know that now is a good time to buy either. So, your decision may just come down to budget, in which case, buying a used car would be the better option.
Best 2013 Car Interiors Named
WardsAuto World magazine has released its 2013 list of the 10 Best Interiors, so if you’re looking for a vehicle that offers a great driving experience, take note.
The editors at WardsAuto graded nearly 50 new and upgraded 2013 and 2013 vehicles in a variety of categories in determining the 10 best. The categories included safety, comfort, value, technology and materials. Overall, the editors noted stylish design, a blend of classic and new technology, and durability as common aspects to the cars on the list.
“This year’s batch of winners really drives home the point that interiors are a vital part of the battle for consumers’ hearts and minds,” WardsAuto world Editor-in-Chief Drew Winter said in a statement. “It wasn’t uncommon all that long ago for auto makers to view interiors as the best place to take cost out of a vehicle. They eventually figured out that’s a big mistake, because people spend a lot more time looking at the inside of their car than the outside.”
Here is the list of the 10 Best Interiors as chosen by WardsAuto:
- Acura RDX
- Cadillac XTS
- Chevrolet Spark
- Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
- Kia Forte
- Lexus GS 450h
- Mazda6
- Nissan Pathfinder
- RAM 1500 Laramie Longhorn
- Toyota Avalon
World’s Most Popular Cars Announced
The numbers are in, and R.L. Polk & Company has announced the best-selling cars in the world, many of which are available at Mama’s Used Cars in Charleston, SC.






