By Christopher A. Sawyer
The Virtual Driver

(October 22, 2017) Outside the front door of American Expedition Vehicle’s Wixom, Mich., design, engineering and assembly facility stands an AEV Prospector XL Tray Bed Edition, one of only 10 the company will build. Based on a concept created by company founder and President Dave Harriton, and first shown at the 2013 SEMA show, the Tray Bed is built off the Ram 2500 Regular Cab/Long Bed platform, and brings to mind images of the famed Dodge Power Wagon.

(October 19, 2017) ORLANDO, Fla. — In an effort to reduce weight and improve fuel economy, automakers continue to eliminate spare tires from new vehicles. According to new research from AAA, nearly one‐third (28 percent) of 2017 model year vehicles do not come with a spare tire as standard equipment, creating an unnecessary hassle and expense for drivers. Last year alone, AAA came to the rescue to more than 450,000 members faced with a flat tire whose cars did not have a spare tire.

(October 17, 2017) A new decision tree from RealMazdaParts.com helps Mazda MX-5 Miata owners make an educated decision about whether or not to loan their car to a friend. Whether a long-term office buddy has finally scored a date with his crush on the first floor or a best girlfriend is asking to arrive at a beach party weekend in a convertible, a Miata owner may face the stress-inducing ‘can I borrow your car?’ question.

The step-by-step chart below guides Miata owners through the important questions that must be asked before handing over the keys.

By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(October 16, 2017) The Ford Explorer wasn’t the first SUV, which dates back to the 1930s with the wagon-like Chevrolet Carryall Suburban, nor was it the first of the modern version inspired by the post-World War II Land Rover and Jeep.