NWautos | Blogs and articles tag:blog.nwautos.com,2008-12-11://83 2013-05-21T19:01:01Z Movable Type Pro 4.21-en Auto review: A crossover jostling to fit in showrooms already full tag:blog.nwautos.com,2013://83.18728 2013-05-22T08:00:00Z 2013-05-21T19:01:01Z Subaru has created a new Forester for 2014 that offers more room, new features and better fuel economy, all based on the underpinnings of the redesigned Impreza introduced in 2011. NWsource http://www.nwsource.com/ LeMay opens NASCAR exhibit; the comeback of full-size trucks tag:blog.nwautos.com,2013://83.18701 2013-05-19T08:00:00Z 2013-05-17T20:24:06Z NWsource http://www.nwsource.com/ She's loved her Mustang since it was new in 1977 tag:blog.nwautos.com,2013://83.18700 2013-05-19T08:00:00Z 2013-05-10T20:02:36Z OWNER: Connie Schurk, Kent OCCUPATION: Retired CAR'S MAKE AND MODEL: 1977 Ford Mustang "I LOVE MY CAR BECAUSE ... I drove it off the showroom floor in 1977. We... NWsource http://www.nwsource.com/ Try a flush first on plugged heater core tag:blog.nwautos.com,2013://83.18699 2013-05-19T08:00:00Z 2013-05-10T19:57:01Z Dear Tom and Ray: Our mechanic states that the heater in our 2000 Ford Focus sedan is clogged. He says there is nothing he can do, since attempts to unclog... NWsource http://www.nwsource.com/ Own a Subaru? You might be a Seattleite. Infiniti? Not so much. tag:blog.nwautos.com,2013://83.18698 2013-05-19T08:00:00Z 2013-05-17T20:22:07Z NWsource http://www.nwsource.com/ Most Americans support fuel-efficiency rules; Ford hybrid sales heat up tag:blog.nwautos.com,2013://83.18697 2013-05-19T08:00:00Z 2013-05-17T20:21:31Z NWsource http://www.nwsource.com/ Cars meld with smartphones as automakers add access to apps tag:blog.nwautos.com,2013://83.18712 2013-05-17T08:00:00Z 2013-05-16T18:28:53Z Two new factors are increasingly influencing buyers' auto choice: The kind of wireless connection a car has, and the kinds of mobile applications it runs.Noting the popularity of smartphones and the apps that run on them, carmakers are moving to make their vehicles "smarter" and more connected. NWsource http://www.nwsource.com/ Tesla considers driverless cars; GM to build Cadillacs in Shanghai tag:blog.nwautos.com,2013://83.18710 2013-05-17T08:00:00Z 2013-05-15T22:54:22Z (Tesla) Tesla's auto pilot future Tesla says it's considering adding driverless technology to its vehicles and may discuss the prospects for such systems with Google. Tesla's head, Elon Musk, says... NWsource http://www.nwsource.com/ Hyundai of Everett holds grand opening; summer gas prices expected to drop tag:blog.nwautos.com,2013://83.18695 2013-05-17T08:00:00Z 2013-05-15T22:46:44Z (Courtesy of Hyundai of Everett) Hyundai of Everett's grand-opening events This weekend, Hyundai of Everett is celebrating the grand opening of its new dealership at 7800 Evergreen Way, which features... NWsource http://www.nwsource.com/ Concept car: GLA headlights double as projectors tag:blog.nwautos.com,2013://83.18694 2013-05-17T08:00:00Z 2013-05-10T18:38:49Z (Mercedes-Benz) Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA The compact SUV shown at the Shanghai auto show in April strives for a sporty, coupe-like look. Its four-cylinder turbocharged engine is rated at 208 horsepower.... NWsource http://www.nwsource.com/ Uniting tinkerers is tough to do tag:blog.nwautos.com,2013://83.18693 2013-05-17T08:00:00Z 2013-05-15T18:40:10Z Dear Tom and Ray: I read somewhere that you started out with a garage that people could go to and work on their own cars. I've often thought that I... NWsource http://www.nwsource.com/ Where do you keep your cellphone when you drive? tag:blog.nwautos.com,2013://83.18702 2013-05-16T22:00:00Z 2013-05-10T20:13:27Z Take our poll or leave your comments below. Where do you keep your cellphone when you drive?... NWsource http://www.nwsource.com/ Auto review: Mercedes-Benz GL350 is in demand tag:blog.nwautos.com,2013://83.18709 2013-05-16T08:00:00Z 2013-05-15T18:34:30Z The high mark for sales of big sport utility vehicles came years ago, but don't tell that to Mercedes-Benz customers. NWsource http://www.nwsource.com/ Auto review: Aston Martin Vanquish a supercar that can stand on its own tag:blog.nwautos.com,2013://83.18705 2013-05-15T08:00:00Z 2013-05-21T19:00:45Z As if playing musical chairs, ultraluxury carmakers have scampered to find a safe perch within the global automaking giants. NWsource http://www.nwsource.com/