A new column by Ruth Morrison of SMCC, “On Maine Roads” will publish on the first Friday of each month.
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Automobile news and information from the Portland Press Herald.
Affordable plug-in vehicles aim to recharge marketplace
Here is a roundup of cars that start at less than $50,000.
Ducati’s Urban Enduro is better on pavement than dirt
To the original Icon model, Ducati added a trio of slightly more expensive variations – the Classic, the Full Throttle and the Urban Enduro.
Ducati’s Urban Enduro is better on pavement than dirt
To the original Icon model, Ducati added a trio of slightly more expensive variations – the Classic, the Full Throttle and the Urban Enduro.
Are small cars an endangered species?
The trend from subcompact and compact cars to higher-riding and not much larger crossovers and sport wagons is not new, but it’s accelerating.
2016 Nissan Maxima straddles sedan side of sport, sophistication
Like a pair of new shoes, it looks best in motion.
2016 Prius Four is a smarter, sleeker hybrid
The new model looks more like a sensible sedan and less like a science experiment.
Interactive: See which types of vehicles are most popular with Mainers
Explore Maine’s car registration data: Fords and Chevys prevail statewide, while Toyotas are most popular in the state’s urban areas.
VW Dune Bug plays off the off-road Baja Bugs
The car is a lot like a Golf, with a little more ride height.