http://www.eagletribune.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sun, 06 May 2007 11:55:43 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_126115543 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_126115543 If you're looking to get the best deal as car-buying season hits full stride, consider these tips from "Scam-Proof Your Life": Sun, 06 May 2007 11:55:42 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_126115542 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_126115542 My introduction to the assertive and sophisticated Acura MDX came from Nemer Korbani, proprietor of Korbani's Bakery in Methuen. I stopped at his small shop during my first run in a weeklong evaluation of MDX, a $40,000, premium sport utility vehicle from the luxury-car division of Honda. Approaching Korbani's, my thoughts rested happily on pita, hummus, tabbouleh and some of the other Middle-Eastern foods Korbani's makes on Swan Street near the Lawrence line. But Nemer interrupted my Epicurean reverie when he stepped outside for a break just as I bumped MDX onto his little corner lot. Sun, 06 May 2007 11:55:40 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_126115540 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_126115540 The names Dodge applies to its cars might seem more suitable for comic book superheroes than a fleet of sedans, coupes and convertibles: Challenger, Charger, Viper and Avenger. Sun, 06 May 2007 11:55:39 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_126115539 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_126115539 With the peak of summer driving season approaching, Nissan distributed car-handling tips by professional race-car driver Tommy Constantine. Currently driving a Nissan 350Zs for Playboy Racing in the Grand-Am Rolex and KONI Challenge racing series, 38-year-old Constantine has established himself as a driving authority both on and off the track. He sees many parallels between racing and daily driving. Sun, 06 May 2007 11:55:37 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_126115537 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_126115537 My rear defroster stopped working on my 2000 Buick Park Avenue and when taken back to the dealer for repair, he showed me the contacts. He said I was lucky there wasn't a fire because the "control module" in the ceiling near the rear window had melted plastic, and the contact leads had melted off. I was wondering if this is a recall item with GM or if it had a history of causing fires? Sun, 08 Apr 2007 11:56:33 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_098115633 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_098115633 For those who are just dusting off their hiking boots for spring, the J.C. Phillips Nature Preserve in Beverly is a stress-free spot perfect for a start-of-season trek. The 85-acre property, located off Route 97 in Beverly, has almost six miles of easy-grade trails for hiking, biking or dogwalking. Sun, 01 Apr 2007 11:55:43 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_091115543 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_091115543 The scariest moments in off-roading come on the hill climbs. Sun, 18 Mar 2007 11:56:51 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_077115651 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_077115651 I did not enjoy driving the new GMC Sierra pickup truck. It is very large and unwieldy. By nature, it cannot cruise and corner like the quick, agile automobiles I prefer. Sun, 18 Mar 2007 11:56:39 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_077115639 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_077115639 Depending on how you look at it, the 2007 BMW M6 coupe and convertible cars pack a power punch or they're unfriendly gas guzzlers. Sun, 18 Mar 2007 11:56:38 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_077115638 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_077115638 A dozen years from now, when Julia Prestipino starts looking at colleges, she won't have to worry too much about cost. The Ira Motor Group of Danvers recently donated $45,000 to a scholarship fund for 5-year-old Julia. A resident of Lowell, she is the daughter of Michael Prestipino, who worked for Ira until he died in October. Sun, 18 Mar 2007 11:56:36 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_077115636 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_077115636 I recently purchased a 2003 Chevy Suburban, and I was wondering if it is necessary to service or perform any maintenance on the airbags for this vehicle and/or any vehicle as it ages. Sun, 11 Mar 2007 12:04:14 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_070120414 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_070120414 Like any fashion business, selling cars is all about personal identification. Successful automakers offer vehicles that match the images people want for themselves. Sun, 11 Mar 2007 12:03:26 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_070120326 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_070120326 Area schools can earn high-tech learning aids by participating in the Driving for Education program of Commonwealth Motors. Beginning this month, the Lawrence dealership will contribute computers, audiovisual equipment and other teaching aids worth more than $50,000 to elementary and secondary schools that rally parents and supporters to take part in the drive. Sun, 04 Mar 2007 12:03:32 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_063120332 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_063120332 Volkswagen is selling nostalgia again. In 1998 the German auto maker brought out its New Beetle, a car that copied the shape of the original "people's car," an automotive icon from the 1950s and '60s. Now, in 2007, VW reintroduces the Rabbit, inspired by the model that bore that name from 1974 through 1984. Sun, 04 Mar 2007 12:03:31 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_063120331 http://www.eagletribune.com/wheels/local_story_063120331 Ira Nissan of Woburn, part of the Ira Motor Group, recently presented $4,000 to Stoneham Middle School. The money will be used for after-school extra-curricular activities for students.