NWautos | Blogs and articles tag:blog.nwautos.com,2008-12-11://832012-02-02T20:36:24ZMovable Type Pro 4.21-enBrand perception up for automakers; Mopar celebrates 75 yearstag:blog.nwautos.com,2012://83.165372012-02-05T09:00:00Z2012-02-02T20:36:24Z Brand perception up for most car makes More auto brands scored near the top of Consumer Reports' annual Car-Brand Perception Survey than in recent years. The survey measures how...NWsourcehttp://www.nwsource.com/There are many better options than an old bugtag:blog.nwautos.com,2012://83.165362012-02-05T08:00:01Z2012-02-02T18:38:19ZDear Tom and Ray: I'm hoping you can assuage my fears. My 24-year-old daughter told me today that she is buying an old VW bug. She spoke with her father,...NWsourcehttp://www.nwsource.com/Volt safety and 'clean' diesel salestag:blog.nwautos.com,2012://83.165342012-02-05T08:00:01Z2012-02-02T18:29:10Z(General Motors) Volt safety The government has ended its safety investigation into the Chevrolet Volt, concluding that the Volt and other electric cars don't pose a greater fire risk than...NWsourcehttp://www.nwsource.com/Coping with a commute: Use your time in the car to feel bettertag:blog.nwautos.com,2012://83.165322012-02-05T08:00:01Z2012-02-02T18:23:53Z(Thinkstock and NWautos staff) For commuters, sometimes getting from Point A to Point B is easier said than done. Seattle's rush-hour traffic has been ranked between second- and fourth-worst in...NWsourcehttp://www.nwsource.com/This 1965 Ford Mustang makes her all smilestag:blog.nwautos.com,2012://83.165292012-02-05T08:00:01Z2012-02-02T18:17:39Z OWNER: Molly Andrews-Smith, Seattle OCCUPATION: Vice President of Business Operations CAR'S MAKE AND MODEL: 1965 Ford Mustang "I LOVE MY CAR BECAUSE ... we were given this car by...NWsourcehttp://www.nwsource.com/New safety technology may become standard; fuel-price outlooktag:blog.nwautos.com,2012://83.165242012-02-03T09:00:00Z2012-02-01T22:41:10ZAn illustration of Ford's "intelligent vehicle" program, in which cars would communicate. (Ford) Car-to-car communication may become standard The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently announced it will decide next...NWsourcehttp://www.nwsource.com/Concept car: Lexus LF-LC coupe hybrid embodies dramatic designtag:blog.nwautos.com,2012://83.165222012-02-03T08:00:01Z2012-02-02T18:43:31Z(Toyota) Lexus LF-LC This performance coupe hybrid won the Eyes on Design award at its debut at the Detroit auto show last month. A long hood, dramatic spindle grille and...NWsourcehttp://www.nwsource.com/Facebook car game and RV GPS device tag:blog.nwautos.com,2012://83.165212012-02-03T08:00:01Z2012-01-31T23:32:23Z Car game The Car Town Facebook game allows you to build your own garage and swap services with friends. You can also race, customize old cars and buy new...NWsourcehttp://www.nwsource.com/Detroit auto show serves up engineering wonderstag:blog.nwautos.com,2012://83.165122012-02-03T08:00:01Z2012-01-31T23:23:48ZUnder the shapely sheet metal and ultraglossy finishes of the vehicles introduced at the Detroit auto show last month were technical details just as captivating as the visual attractions. The advances ranged from minor interior convenience features to entirely new approaches in structural design.NWsourcehttp://www.nwsource.com/Which was your favorite auto ad during the Super Bowl?tag:blog.nwautos.com,2012://83.165282012-02-02T23:00:00Z2012-02-02T18:16:34ZSuper Bowl Sunday: The game. The nachos. The commercials. Which was your favorite auto ad during the Super Bowl? Take our poll or leave your comments below. Which was your...NWsourcehttp://www.nwsource.com/Auto review: Mazda3 makes fun more fuel efficienttag:blog.nwautos.com,2012://83.165262012-02-02T09:00:00Z2012-02-01T23:10:33ZMazda, the car company known for its "zoom-zoom" marketing campaign, is selling fuel efficiency now, too. The company is applying SkyActiv, its package of fuel-saving equipment and upgrades, to the Mazda3 sedan and five-door hatchback.NWsourcehttp://www.nwsource.com/Auto review: Honda CR-V gets mild updates in crowded markettag:blog.nwautos.com,2012://83.165112012-02-01T09:00:00Z2012-01-31T17:01:56ZHonda is meeting new competition in the compact crossover market with a carefully graduated step forward rather than a shoot-for-the-moon upgrade of its top-selling CR-V.NWsourcehttp://www.nwsource.com/Don't buy this explanation; garage likely made a mistaketag:blog.nwautos.com,2012://83.165042012-01-29T09:00:00Z2012-01-30T16:31:26ZDear Tom and Ray: I had a heater core on a '99 Dakota Sport replaced, and I now have heat all the time without it being turned on. I was...NWsourcehttp://www.nwsource.com/Lance Lambert shares the love on 'The Vintage Vehicle Show'tag:blog.nwautos.com,2012://83.165032012-01-29T09:00:00Z2012-01-27T22:54:45Z"Vintage Vehicle Show" host Lance Lambert's garage is a reflection of his love for collector cars. (Linda Hughes/Special to NWautos) Even after almost 20 years of hosting "The Vintage Vehicle...NWsourcehttp://www.nwsource.com/