Attack of the Burgundy Cars: 2015 Chrysler 200 vs. 2015 Mazda6 vs. 2015 Volkswagen Passat TDI By James Hamel and MaryAnne Wendt At WhyThisRide.com we are all about celebrating the automotive alternatives out there as well as the mainstream ...[Read More]
WhyThisRide.com’s Picks: Best Car Related Holiday Gifts for Your Kids and Pets by James Hamel and MaryAnne Wendt Now wait a minute here, no doubt you are all sitting aghast reading the headline to this article in a state of shock as it wo...[Read More]
WTR News: Why This Ride Has a New Crew Member! Why This Ride has a new member! We are proud to announce our newest addition, Arison Knapp. His story began in Seattle, Washington in the 1980’s. From a young age he gained his automotive expe...[Read More]
Driving in Snow 7 Tips to Keep You Safe Through 7 Winter Seasons -by James Hamel This would all be so much easier if we lived like “The Jetsons” high above the clouds in elevated homes and drove flying cars, now wouldn’t it? No worries abo...[Read More]
2014 #LAAutoShow: Joel’s Top Five Rides by Joel Arellano The 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show may be coming to a close, but the various vehicles that made their debut will continue into the future. All-new and refreshed models will soon rol...[Read More]
MPG Reimagined Track Days 2014 With Speakers, Sponsors and Speed by Joel Arellano EVENT: 2014 Motor Press Guild Track Days WHEN: October 14th -15th WHAT: Joel’s report of the 2014 Motor Press Guild’s Track Days Event The Motor P...[Read More]
Bisimoto Engineering Turns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata into an 888 Horsepower SEMA Sensation – by James Hamel “A true genius does not compare him or herself nor is in competition with anyone else. They are merely themselves.” &...[Read More]
Used SUV Buying Guide: 2002 – 2007 Nissan Murano by James Hamel The Nissan Murano is the rarest kind of SUV—it actually looks cool. Regardless of whether it is being driven by a soccer mom or a graphic artist, the Nissan Murano hits ...[Read More]
How to Seal the Deal When Buying Your Next New or Sightly Used Car by James Hamel Buying a new is the second largest purchase anyone will ever make after buying a home. Since so much of your hard earned cash will be going towards this new r...[Read More]
Used Luxury Car Buying Guide: Acura TL (2004-2008) by James Hamel As the first TL to feature a design intended solely for the United States market, the third generation model sure did look a lot like an Italian Alfa Romeo 159 sedan from tha...[Read More]
Motor Press Guild Track Days 2014 Car Comparison by Joel Arellano In the very first blog post here at Why This Ride, we stated our purpose, plain and simple: “With a life-long passion for cars, the Why This Ride team’s mission is to underst...[Read More]
2014 Toyota 4Runner vs. Sienna SE By James Hamel Yes, this may seem like the oddest idea for a comparison test but bear with us. Both the 4Runner and Sienna SE have three rows of seats (holding 7 in the SUV, 8 in the minivan), offer plenty ...[Read More]