Safe driving tips before you hit the road this Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day kicks off America’s favorite travel season, and this weekend, an estimated 34 million of us will hit the pavement in search of some…
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hum by Verizon and Be Car Chic partner on driver safety
Driver safety has been central to our efforts here at Be Car Chic for more than five years, as we’ve worked to encourage drivers to…
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7 kinds of sedans you should consider in 2016
We talk a lot here about determining what you need before shopping for your next vehicle. Not sure what that means, exactly? Well, it depends…
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6 questions to ask before you start car shopping
As you may have suspected, I often get asked which car to buy by friends, family and neighbors. With this question comes a response in…
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Lexus Difference panel highlights improvements to female car-buying experience
On Thursday, March 24, Lexus and Be Car Chic collaborated on an event at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. The panel discussion focused…
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My Experience Selling to AutoTrader and Craigslist Buyers
Last month, after a delicious taco lunch with a good friend and fellow automotive enthusiast, I decided to finally list my 2007 BMW 335i convertible.…
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2016 Honda Civic Sedan | Fun-to-drive compact, reloaded
By Ron Sessions, Contributing Editor Successful do-overs aren’t that common in the auto space. Flub an intro on an all-new model and the razor-sharp competition…
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Driven First: 2016 Kia Optima SX
Though it may not be obvious from the outside, Kia has completely overhauled its game-changing Optima from the inside. Packed with technology features found on…
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Muddin’ in the rain with Autobytel’s Dan Gray | 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4×4
Melanie Batenchuk and Dan Gray of Autobytel ride along with Jeep's Jim Morrison to take the Renegade through an off-road gauntlet. We hit the muddy…
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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 4MATIC | Driven in style
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 4MATIC not only looks good, it feels good. This sporty compact ute by the German automaker adds a lot of personality…
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Road trip in the 2015 VW Golf TDI
We now understand why MotorTrend Magazine selected the 2015 Volkswagen Golf as its North American Car of the Year (NACTOY). This VW follows a long…
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Walk-around | 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder with MotoManTV
We hit the Show floor in New York City last week for a strong wrap to the 2014-2015 auto show season. While there, we ran…
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Texas Tire Torture | Conti DWS06 review
By BOB GRITZINGER, Contributing Editor | @bobgritzinger I’ve been on a few wide-ranging trips with the German-based automotive supplier Continental, covering everything from vehicle-to-vehicle communication…
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2015 #FordEdge drive with Javier Mota of Autos 0-60
We linked up with Javier Mota of Autos 0-60 again, but this time in person and in Arizona for the 2015 Ford Edge media drive.…
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WBAL Video | Melanie Batenchuk on Car Tech in the Chevy Tahoe
Be Car Chic's founder and editor, Melanie Batenchuk, spoke with NBC affiliate WBAL-TV in Baltimore, Md. recently to talk about new car technologies in the…
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10 Best automotive newsletters to subscribe to NOW
Whether you're new to the automotive industry or a seasoned pro, identifying the best resources to keep a pulse on the industry--anywhere from a policy…
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TLX vs. Sonata | Battle of the everyday drivers
One might balk at the thought of comparing an Acura with a Hyundai, but we are choosing to ponder the idea with intrigue. We attended…
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Video | Melanie Batenchuk on The Bill Press Show
I went back to the studio bright and early Monday morning to catch up with Bill Press on the automotive industry. We talked about the…
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2014 AAA Holiday Travel Forecast | 98.6 million Americans to hit the roads
Low gas prices and more disposable income are expected to lead to record high numbers of Americans traveling to visit family and friends this holiday…
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Cheap gas fuels uptick in travel | AAA Thanksgiving Forecast
This Thanksgiving, more than 46 million Americans will traverse the country to spend time with their families and friends. According to the AAA 2014 Thanksgiving Travel Forecast,…
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Driver’s Ed Courses May Not Be Enough for New Drivers
Some parents may be relieved at the fact that their teenager passed their Driver's Education course. But what they don't know, is that said Driver's…
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