December 2023

2024 Ford Mustang GT — Redesigned 7th-generation may be last of a breed



By Jim Prueter
MotowayAmerica.com

(December 10, 2023) Just recently, Ford introduced an all-new seventh generation Ford Mustang as a 2024 model. To say I'm a bit surprised isn't much of a reach. Against all odds and in the face of a consumer onslaught of buying trucks, SUVs, and fully electric vehicles, the top brass in Dearborn remains convinced that a goodly number of Americans still aspire to what a Mustang offers — a car that has looks to die for, tire shredding high-performance, mellifluous exhaust notes that would be the preferred headphone soundtrack when getting an MRI, and all at a price tag that won't necessitate a second job.

Chevy Suburban has long history of serving as ultimate family hauler



By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(December 9, 2023) If it seems like the Chevrolet Suburban has been around a long time, that’s because it has. In fact, the beast of Chevy’s SUV fleet is the longest running automotive nameplate in the world, now into its 12th generation since its introduction as a 1935 model. That beats out the Ford’s F-Series pickups by over a decade and Toyota’s Corolla, which has assumed the title of the world’s all-time best-selling vehicle, by over 30 years.

An early holiday gift – Lower gas prices



(December 8, 2023) WASHINGTON, D.C. — After a one-day dalliance with a rising price, the national average for a gallon of gas resumed its steady retreat, shedding four cents since last week to $3.20. The main reason is a weaker cost for oil, which is struggling to stay above $70 per barrel.  The falling price comes just a week after OPEC+ announced voluntary production cuts of about 2 million barrels daily.  But instead of viewing it as coal in the stocking, the oil market response has thus far been a resounding “meh.”

GasBuddy reveals naughtiest and nicest holiday driving cities



Drivers are 48% more aggressive
on the road during the holidays

(December 7, DALLAS) – Santa Claus is coming to town... but let’s hope he’s not taking the highway. GasBuddy has released the results of its annual aggressive holiday driving study, revealing that U.S. drivers are up to 48% more aggressive on the roads during the holiday season.

Kelley Blue Book unveils 2024 Best Buy Award winners



2024 Toyota Prius garners
top award as Best New Model


(December 5, 2023) ATLANTA — Following a year of expert testing of nearly every new and redesigned vehicle available in the United States, Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company, today announces the winners of the 2024 Best Buy Awards. The 10th annual Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards stand as a comprehensive recognition program, spotlighting the premier models in vehicle segments most pertinent to new-car shoppers.

More than half of all drivers engage in dangerous behavior



AAA survey finds speeding
is a habit hard to break


(December 4, 2023) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety identifies six types of drivers by analyzing risky driving behaviors. The most common dangerous behaviors were speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive driving. The annual Traffic Safety Culture Index survey developed these six driver profiles by examining patterns of self-reported risky driving behaviors among a large group of drivers. Only 4 in 10 surveyed fall into the “Safe Drivers” category.

Hyundai offers a pickup made for the city with 2024 Santa Cruz


Photos by Paul Borden

By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(December 3, 2023) Finally, a pickup truck that accommodates tight city streets and parking places. If a full-size or even mid-size pickup is too big for your life-style and your budget, Hyundai has the truck for you with its compact Santa Cruz. Sure, it’s not going to work for you if you’re running a construction business and do a lot of heavy duty hauling, but if you’re like most of us, what’s behind the cabin isn’t as important as what’s inside it.

Are we at the end of the road for falling gas prices?



(December 2, 2023) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite less than stellar domestic demand, the national average for a gallon of gas fell only two cents since last week. The primary culprit is the cost of oil, which is creeping closer to $80 a barrel. Since oil is the main ingredient in gasoline, higher oil costs tend to put upward pressure on pump prices.

EVs are far less reliable than ICE, Consumer Reports says


Consumer Reports

EVs had 79% more problems than
gas vehicles, according to survey

(December 2, 2023) YONKERS, N.Y. — Consumers are buying electric vehicles in growing numbers, but poor reliability remains an issue, according to the latest Annual Auto Reliability Survey data from Consumer Reports (CR), the nonprofit research, testing, and consumer advocacy organization. Electric pickups in particular are the least reliable category of vehicles.