July 2018

The power of free Slurpees — 7-Eleven sees 51 percent increase in traffic

(July 23, 2018) BOSTON — Earlier this month 7-Eleven celebrated 7-Eleven Day on July 11 (7/11) by giving away free Slurpees between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Of the 7,895 7-Eleven locations in the United States, more than 2,400 sell fuel. GasBuddy, a smartphone app connecting drivers to their Perfect Pit Stop, has revealed the impact the free frozen carbonated beverage had on foot traffic at 7-Eleven locations that also sell fuel. 

Entrepreneurial women discover life on the road can feel just like home

(July 23, 2018) DEARBORN, Mich. — When Teri Lou Dantzler returned home from her New Zealand vacation in 2016, one of the first items on her to-do list was researching vans. That’s because Dantzler, a landscape photographer and grandmother, had just spent her holiday camping in a large vehicle, or “camper-vanning,” as it’s known in some parts — and loved it.

A vacation for the ages — Seven off-roading tips

(July 20, 2018) — Summer’s here and millions of folks are gearing up for the Great American Road Trip. Instead of hitting the highway, how about taking a sharp turn off-road instead? That’s the suggestion of 79-years-young Jim Brightly, a still-active off-road and outdoor journalist who has a vast array of publications on his resume, including Four Wheeler, Truckin’, Trailer Life and Field & Stream.

Autotrader lists best certified pre-owned deals for July

(July 18, 2018) ATLANTA — With summer in full swing, dealers are starting to get all-new vehicle inventory on their lots, presenting an excellent window for consumers to take advantage of scorching deals on used or outgoing models from many major automakers, particularly on certified pre-owned vehicles (CPO).

"The mid-year point is always a great time for car shoppers to consider what they need and want from their next vehicle, plus more CPO vehicles are entering the market," said Brian Moody, executive editor for Autotrader.

Infiniti recaptures magic of G-Series with 2018 Q60 sports coupe

By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(July 16 2018) Infiiniti’s switch to a new naming system for its products four years ago was intended to simplify things, making Nissan’s luxury portfolio easier for customers to understand. Beginning in 2014, Infiniti designated its sedans, coupes, and convertibles“Q” while crossovers and SUVs were given “QX” badging.

Subaru, REI encourage adventure-seekers to gear up and get outside

(July 16, 2018) Subaru of America has announced its continued partnership with REI and involvement in the outdoor leader’s adventure-themed, experiential events and activities across the country. Both widely known for their love of the great outdoors, the automaker and retailer previously partnered around REI’s #OptOutside initiative and are teaming up once again to make enjoying the outdoors as accessible as possible through Outessa, road trip and campouts.

Does investing in classic cars offer a better return than the stock market?

(July 14, 2018) A new graphic from Kwik-Lift proves investing in a classic or will-be classic car can offer a better return than sinking your money into the stock market. Based on five of the most expensive vehicles Barrett-Jackson sold in January 2018, the folks at Kwik-Lift ran some numbers and verified that collector cars are indeed a solid investment.

Albuquerque repeats as having most auto thefts per capita

(July 12, 2018) DES PLAINES, Ill. — The Albuquerque, N.M., metropolitan statistical area (MSA) repeats as having the highest per capita auto theft rate in 2017, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau's (NICB) latest Hot Spots report. Hot Spots examines vehicle theft data obtained from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) for each of the nation's MSAs.

Bosch and Daimler's automated driving 'pilot city' to be in California

(July 11, 2018) STUTTGART, Germany — Bosch and Daimler are speeding up the development of fully-automated and driverless driving in the city and are decisively setting the course. The partners have chosen Silicon Valley in California as the pilot location for the first test fleet. In the second half of 2019, Bosch and Daimler will offer customers a shuttle service with automated vehicles on selected routes in a Silicon Valley city.

WalletHub picks best and worst cities to drive in

(July 10, 2018) Most Americans rely on cars to get around. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, “87 percent of daily trips take place in personal vehicles.” And even with growing access to public transportation in U.S. cities, most people still choose to travel by car, mainly for reasons such as “comfort and reliability.”