Archive for the ‘Teen Cars’ Category

At one time, perhaps a generation ago, some experts preached that car ownership for teen drivers was one of the best strategies for emphasizing responsibility and accountability. If teens had to manage maintenance and other costs for their own vehicle, the logic went, they would be more likely to become safe, attentive drivers—rather than hooligans drag-racing daddy’s car to the hamburger stand.

But today it’s clear that line of thinking is more flawed than ever. Sharing the family car, with some rules in place, is much safer, for a multitude of reasons. One of them: teens are more likely to drive older and smaller vehicles with less...

At one time, perhaps a generation ago, some experts preached that car ownership for teen drivers was one of the best strategies for emphasizing responsibility and accountability. If teens had to manage maintenance and other costs for their own vehicle, the logic went, they would be more likely to become safe, attentive drivers—rather than hooligans drag-racing daddy’s car to the hamburger stand. But today it’s clear that line of thinking is more flawed than ever. Sharing the family car, with some rules in place, is much safer, for a multitude of reasons. One of them: teens are more likely to drive older and smaller vehicles with less... Read More

The teen years aren't easy ones. Most of us are crippled by peer pressure, the desire to fit in, and endless waves of surging hormones. As a result, teenagers can be jerks, especially to their parents. Take for example this young man (we'll call him Stephen, since that's what his parents call him) who's been given a used truck for his 16th birthday. Yeah, it's in rough shape, and yeah, the rest of the family drive HUMMERs, but that's no reason to start blubbering like Mark Sanford and smacking the thing with a baseball bat. [Walletpop via JV]

The teen years aren't easy ones. Most of us are crippled by peer pressure, the desire to fit in, and endless waves of surging hormones. As a result, teenagers can be jerks, especially to their parents. Take for example this young man (we'll call him Stephen, since that's what his parents call him) who's been given a used truck for his 16th birthday. Yeah, it's in rough shape, and yeah, the rest of the family drive HUMMERs, but that's no reason to start blubbering like Mark Sanford and smacking the thing with a baseball bat. [Walletpop via JV] Read More

What you see (above) is what you get when it comes to Dodge's Challenger. Despite rivals Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro, whose svelte pony profiles are (or will be) graced with a drop top, Cars.com reports that Dodge nixed the idea of a Challenger Convertible. Dodge's director of marketing, Mike Accavitti, said the folks at Dodge considered a convertible but ultimately decided that the potential market was too small to be profitable. They also felt the extra weight required by a convertible's structural bracing would burden the already hefty sedan underpinnings, hurting performance and economy. Domestic auto news has been decidedly gloomy... What you see (above) is what you get when it comes to Dodge's Challenger. Despite rivals Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro, whose svelte pony profiles are (or will be) graced with a drop top, Cars.com reports that Dodge nixed the idea of a Challenger Convertible. Dodge's director of marketing, Mike Accavitti, said the folks at Dodge considered a convertible but ultimately decided that the potential market was too small to be profitable. They also felt the extra weight required by a convertible's structural bracing would burden the already hefty sedan underpinnings, hurting performance and economy. Domestic auto news has been decidedly gloomy... Read More