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Like With Smartphones And Tablets, There Are Many Ways Your Car Spies On You
Your smartphone, tablet and other devices are spying on us. Your car does the same thing. You may want to read the user agreement. Nissan, for example, includes things like: “sexual activity, health diagnosis data and genetic information."
Aaron TurpenFebruary 02, 2025
Aaron Turpen: Odometer Fraud Is Getting More Commonplace, Thanks to Electronics
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes, "As the change from physical to virtual odometer readouts has commenced, so has the number of odometer fraud cases. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that around 450,000 vehicles are sold every year with false odometer readings."
Aaron TurpenJanuary 26, 2025
Sheriff's Auction: How Much Life Is Left In These Cars & How Much Should You Bid?
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen says the three police cruisers being offered at a sheriff's auction on Wednesday could be a good purchase for the right amount. He thinks there should be plenty of life left in them, but, as always, buyer beware.
Aaron TurpenDecember 17, 2024
Bentley’s Amazing Paint Protection Film and Why It’s Not for the Rest of Us -- Yet
There are few things as expensive as the paint on a Bentley. Many of them have a paint cost that is equal to the average price of a car for the rest of us. There's a reason for that.
Aaron TurpenDecember 17, 2024
Aaron Turpen: Is 2024 The Last Model Year For The “Real” Toyota 4Runner?
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes, “There are a lot of Toyota 4Runner enthusiasts who see the 2024 model year, which marks the end of the fifth generation for the SUV, as the ending of the 4Runner."
Aaron TurpenNovember 10, 2024
Aaron Turpen: AA is for Automotive Acronyms
Like any industry, automotive has a lot of jargon. Including a host of acronyms that are used without much explanation. It's not at the level of the military when it comes to letters that mean words, but it’s not far behind. Here are some of the most popular.
Aaron TurpenNovember 09, 2024
Should You Put Winter Tires On Your Vehicle In Wyoming?
Should you get snow tires this winter? Automotive writer Aaron Turpen says it depends on where you live in Wyoming, how much winter driving you actually do, and what type of vehicle you’re going to be doing it in.
Aaron TurpenOctober 12, 2024
Aaron Turpen: After More Than A Decade, Toyota Finally Redesigned The Sequoia
Automotive columnist Aaron Turpen writes, “Toyota finally redesigned the aged Sequoia into a new third generation for the big SUV. The new version has a hybrid powertrain, lots of towing capability and an afterthought third row.”
Aaron TurpenSeptember 22, 2024
Aaron Turpen: How To Avoid Some Common Auto Repair Scams, And Some That Aren’t
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes, "There are a lot of scams, many of which are legal, in the car selling and repair business. Luckily, it doesn’t take a lot of knowledge to avoid most of them."
Aaron TurpenSeptember 07, 2024
Is It Possible To Get A Good Car At A Police Auction? Yes, But It's A Gamble
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen says there are two types of vehicles at police auctions: impounded or confiscated vehicles and surplus police and government agency vehicles. You stand a better chance of finding a serviceable car with the latter, he says.
Aaron TurpenAugust 31, 2024
Aaron Turpen: Common Car Myths vs Reality
Aaron Turpen writes, "A while back, I wrote about gas saving tips, debunking some of the common misconceptions and validating a few others. Now let’s look at some other automotive myths and see if they have any footing in reality."
Aaron TurpenAugust 25, 2024
Aaron Turpen: 2024 Honda Passport Is A Ticket To 2-Row SUV Goodness
Automotive columnist Aaron Turpen writes, “I’m mostly positive about the 2024 Passport. I think Honda hit a mark with this one and it doesn’t get the attention it should. It’s a strong contender in a competitive market.”
Aaron TurpenAugust 10, 2024
Why Are There So Many New Car Washes In Wyoming?
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes, "The last few years has seen a veritable explosion in the number of car washes opening around us in Wyoming. Why is that? It's all about the subscriptions, baby."
Aaron TurpenJuly 31, 2024
Aaron Turpen: The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Gets Tougher As It Grows Up
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes, “The payoff for all of that my two-car garage no longer fits two cars change is interior roominess. And there’s a lot of it. Seating for six or seven is standard (depending on second row options) and its third row is actually usable.”
Aaron TurpenJuly 20, 2024
Aaron Turpen: People In Wyoming Drive A LOT
The average Wyoming driver drives 24,000 miles per year. No other state is remotely close to that. Vermont is in second place with 13,000 miles per year. By contrast, drivers in Rhode Island drive the least amount at 9,900 miles per year.
Aaron TurpenJuly 18, 2024
Aaron Turpen: When Will Cars Be Affordable Again? Very Soon
Wyoming automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes, "By mid-July, most manufacturers will be offering heavy incentives to buy new. If you’re looking to buy, this summer might be your chance to get past some of those high prices that might have made you wince."
Aaron TurpenJune 21, 2024
Aaron Turpen: I Jawed At High Schoolers About My Job and It Was Bussin, No Cap
Wyoming automotive columnist Aaron Turpen writes, "Recently, I went to East High to talk to about what I do for a living. I told this group of ninth graders about myself. I drive brand new cars, supplied by manufacturers, and then write about those cars."
Aaron TurpenJune 16, 2024
Aaron Turpen: Electrify America Chargers In Cheyenne -- A Case Study
Wyoming automotive columnist Aaron Turpen test drove a Mercedes-Benz EQE, a BMW i4, and a Genesis GV60. He charged them all at the Electrify America chargers at the Target parking lot in Cheyenne. He was less than impressed.
Aaron TurpenJune 02, 2024
Aaron Turpen: New Car Reliability Sucks. And It’s Getting Worse
Columnist Aaron Turpen writes, "Quality issues with new cars have doubled since 2010. Every automaker has lower reliability now than it did 14 years ago. We can mostly blame technology."
Aaron TurpenApril 29, 2024
Aaron Turpen: 2024 Nissan Sentra Proves That Sedans Are Still a Great Place To Start
Columnist Aaron Turpen writes, "There aren’t many sedans left on the market today. The Nissan Sentra remains one of the few truly affordable options outside of the subcompact genre."
Aaron TurpenApril 27, 2024
Aaron Turpen: Wyoming Has Fewer Auto Loan Defaults Than Any Other State
Columnist Aaron Turpen writes, "Wyoming has the lowest rate in the country of automotive loans that fall into delinquency at just 1.48%. That compares to a near 13% delinquency in the state of Washington which fares the worst."
Aaron TurpenApril 26, 2024