(From the RIDE-CT archives…) LITCHFIELD, CT – Debbie Deziel and Guy Livolsi of Litchfield went from saying “I do” while getting married at the Hopkins Inn in Warren, CT back in September 2021 to adopting an enthusiastic “Let’s do it” attitude the next day by loading up their 1929 Ford …
Read More »Car Review: Subaru Outback Still Practical, Capable
EAST HADDAM, CT – Truth be told, I have a soft spot for station wagons like the Subaru Outback. Being car derived instead of sport utility inspired, it’s a practical and capable alternative for the discriminating few that continue to defy the norm. Thankfully. Although the Outback is derived from …
Read More »Restoring 1949 Ford F1 Pickup Took Patience And Parts
LITCHFIELD, CT – Jeff Crampton of Litchfield wasn’t like so many others who get the urge to acquire an old vehicle and then quickly get in over their heads. He neither gave up nor forked over large sums of money for someone else to do the restoration job. Crampton had …
Read More »1959 Chevrolet Impala Takes Owner Back To His Childhood
CHESHIRE, CT – Like so many other classic car owners, Bill Borriello of Meriden, CT gained his love of a specific make and style as a child, and that explains why he has owned his vibrant white 1959 Chevrolet Impala sport coupe since 1981. In fact, it’s the second ’59 …
Read More »EV Sales Set Record In U.S. In 2023
ATLANTA – Sales of electric vehicles set a record in the United States in 2023 with nearly 1.2 million models being sold, according to data released today by Kelley Blue Book. EV sales represented a 7.6 percent share of the total U.S. vehicle market, up from a 5.9 percent share …
Read More »Car Review: Hyundai Kona N Line Brought Holiday Cheer
EAST HADDAM, CT – Just in time for the holidays, a Hyundai Kona came to town for an extended stay. No, it wasn’t a gift, but due to seasonal logistics challenges, this review car stuck around for a bit longer than usual to serve as Santa’s sleigh. That proved to …
Read More »Rare 1948 Lincoln Continental Has V12 Engine And Rusty Exterior
WATERBURY, CT – It has the heft and profile of a hippopotamus and a gait to match when in motion, despite having a V12 engine. “It’s not a hot rod. It goes, but it’s smooth, nice and easy. Stopping it is harder than going,” said Jarrett Smith of Waterbury last …
Read More »GasBuddy Predicts Lower Gas, Diesel Prices In 2024
DALLAS – GasBuddy’s annual Fuel Price Outlook predicts the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel will be lower in 2024. It projects the per-gallon cost of gas will fall to $3.38 from $3.51 in 2023, which would end two years of above average prices. Relief at the pump will be …
Read More »Car Review: Dodge Hornet Brings Stinger To Changing Company
EAST HADDAM, CT – Dodge is at a crossroads, and its Hornet crossover is a clear indicator of that. Having previously spun off its truck portfolio into RAM, the Detroit automaker actively repositioned itself. Dodge became America’s performance car and utility vehicle brand, with snarling V8s and Hemi engines. Until …
Read More »A Recall Rich Week Prior To Christmas
It was a busy week for recalls with Honda, Toyota and Tesla announcing issues involving nearly four million vehicles that need to be addressed: Honda Recalls 2.54 Million Vehicles In U.S. Over Fuel Pumps Risk of a fuel pump failure prompted Honda to recall 2.54 vehicles in the United States. …
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