Vehicle Research

Get ready for a slew of political ads and campaign season stumping by Republicans blaming President Obama for rising gasoline prices that could be at or near $5 per gallon in many parts of the country by peak driving season this summer. While $5 gas prices are catnip for Republican campaign... 

You have heard it before. The ads during the Super Bowl are watched more closely than the action in the game. That may be true for some people, though not for Giants and Patriots fans. But there is a lot hoopla and big dollars around the ads: $3.5 million for each 30-seconds of ad time. 

With two of the biggest auto shows -- not to mention CES -- still fresh in our minds, it's understandable if you, like many people, are thinking about getting behind the wheel of a new car. For those of you looking to lease, early 2012 has some very good options. 

The Northeast, Great Lakes and even Seattle have been hit with winter storms this week. Is it time to consider whether or not you need or want an all-wheel drive-car or SUV to better handle the snow and slush? Not surprisingly, sales of all-wheel-drive vehicles spike in winter months. 

The votes are in.