GM’s Bolt EV Approved for Production by Arison Knapp General Motors announced at the Chicago Auto Show the Chevrolet Bolt Electric Vehicle (EV) concept car has been approved for production. The Bolt EV released at North American Internation...[Read More]
WTR News: Why This Ride Has a New Crew Member! Why This Ride is growing like crazy! We are proud to announce our newest addition, Timothy Yeh. Though considered a die-hard Subaru enthusiast, with having owned over four Subarus in the past ...[Read More]
What’s Happening at The 2015 Chicago Auto Show? by Randy Stern There is more excitement at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show than in years past. Since the overall theme coming out of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit was ...[Read More]
Rallying For a Cause: The Polar Run Heads Northbound by Randy Stern Why yes, we do drive in the winter – and very enthusiastically. It is not enough to wait until spring for us Minnesotans to get our driving in. Since there is something aro...[Read More]
Get Lifted! Checking Out a Pickup Truck Meet by Randy Stern If you think about it, enthusiasm is enthusiasm. Here lies the problem. Automotive enthusiasts are seen through a narrow lens. They could be owners of cars that are desirable, thus...[Read More]
Honda FCX Clarity Hydrogen Car Review Driving the First Mass Produced Fuel Cell Vehicle for a Week Four Years Ago by James Hamel Why Did I Have the Privilege of Spending this Week with the Clarity? It seems everyone now is suddenly talking ...[Read More]
2015 Bestie Awards: Best Sports Cars, Vans, Trucks Voting/Arguing/Barking by James Hamel, MaryAnne & Jim Wendt, Joel Arellano, Randy Stern, Adam Fredricks, Arison Knapp and Roxy the Dog Written by James Hamel A two part automotive award...[Read More]
Voting/Arguing by James Hamel, MaryAnne & Jim Wendt, Joel Arellano, Randy Stern, Adam Fredricks, Arison Knapp and Roxy the Dog Written by James Hamel Everyone who works here at WhyThisRide.com is committed to bringing our readers the mo...[Read More]
How Car Folks Survive Winter “Up North” – by Randy Stern Living in the Northern Climes is a challenge for the car enthusiast. When the weather is warm, you can take out your special rides to enjoy in the sunshine. But whe...[Read More]
Efficient Luxury Sedans: 2015 Acura TLX 2.4 vs. 2015 ½ Volvo S60 T5 vs. 2015 Audi A6 TDI by James Hamel Just because you can afford the lease payments on a new premium luxury sedan doesn’t mean that you are literally made of money and never...[Read More]
Detroit Auto Show 2015 by Joel Arellano EVENT: Detroit Auto Show 2015 Media Days WHEN: January 11 – 13, 2015 WHAT: Why This Ride (WTR) started the new year off with a bang by covering the 2015 North American International Auto Show aka Detr...[Read More]
Hyundai Connects to Apple, Google in 2015 Sonata -by Joel Arellano New models and car concepts were not the only noteworthy items on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the last major car show in 2014. Hyundai demoed to the press CarPlay ...[Read More]