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RelayRides- Airbnb for Cars

Ever want to spend a weekend in a convertible, or borrow an SUV for a move? RelayRides is your answer. Read more below: RelayRides...

The 2015 FIAT 500 Abarth: a City Car with Teeth

Italian racing company Abarth have taken the tame, practical FIAT 500 and pumped it with steroids. Are the results any good? 2015 FIAT 500 Abarth...

Where Did BMW’s Logo Come From?

There’s a common misconception associated with the origins of BMW’s logo. Find out the truth here:  Logo Origins: BMW...

What is a Porsche Cayman?

In 2006, Porsche introduced the Cayman as the 911’s baby brother. What’s so special about it that still drives sales today? The Porsche Cayman...

Can You Rent a Ferrari… in Paris?

Previously, only the rich and affluent could speed past us in quarter-million dollar supercars while we glumly hailed a cabbie in a foreign city.  Now though, we can join them. ...

Why the Camry is the best selling car

Every team has a utility player who gets little recognition or glory but at the end of the day is instrumental to the team. Think Mark Lemke of the Brave’s...

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400 – Daimler’s Daily Driver

This is AutoAcademics’ video review of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400 Coupe.  Style, luxury, and enough practicality for foursomes. Watch video…...

2016 Mazda6 Grand Touring – Hi-End Goodies for Less $$$

Mazda exchanged the V6 for 40 mpg and a premium interior.  Is that enough to cure the common drive? Watch video…...

Marketing to the Military

In Killeen, Tex. there are  40,000 soldiers stationed at Ft. Hood. It would seem like a car dealership’s dream. But, in more cases than not, trying to sell a car...

Jeep Cherokee Limited 4×4 and road trips

A road trip can bring great fear — or excitement — to a family and having a great car goes a long way to making the trip a success. Read...

Handling negative social media

Every business is at the mercy of someone posting his or her opinion — whether the facts are accurate or not. So how does a car dealership handle negative reviews?...

Lexus CT 200h Hybrid delivers gas savings and reliability

http://www.thecrier.net/our_columnists/article_0d8c1c0a-e911-11e4-b389-c3918c3f28c5.html If you have the luxury of a Lexus with the fuel-efficiency of a gas-electric hybrid powertrain plus the space...