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DFW Auto Show 2015 – You know you want to

Let it never be said that the auto industry doesn’t know how to put on a show. If you’re in the Dallas area this weekend, and you are in the market for a new car, an automotive enthusiast or just a fan of fun, this is your official notice that you are welcome and encouraged to go. Even from the perspective of industry insiders, this is fun, and a pretty good deal. The 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 Texas Ranger concept truck. You should… Read More

Written by: on March 27, 2015

Category: Entertainment

St. Patrick’s Day cities – the top 9 luckiest

As spring gets springing, the luckiest of all holidays (with the possible exception of Chinese New Year - and a hearty "Gong Xi Fa Cai" to you), St. Patrick's Day, is upon us tomorrow, and cities all over the country are gearing up for parades and parties. And the road trips to them are epic. Maybe not as epic as the cities and celebrations themselves, but still quite epic. Here are the top 9 cities where you can expect to find the luck of the Irish and maximum St. Patrick's Day celebrations. They’re in order, if you're not from one… Read More

Written by: on March 17, 2015

Category: Entertainment

Cost-effective car mods – Top Gear’s report

The U.K. TV show “Top Gear” is a worldwide hit. And of its segments, one that most astounds is the Challenges. Often, these challenges involve analyzing the performance improvements or cost effectiveness of various after-market modifications. Why is this so revolutionary? They install those crazy mods you've seen in stores, and they actually test their effectiveness, putting the entire after-market component industry on trial, complete with verdicts. The hosts, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond… Read More

Written by: on March 9, 2015

Category: Entertainment

Top 8 road trip cities for spring break 2015

Spring break is upon us. Next week, students, educators and the families of both will enjoy a well-earned respite from their arduous academic pursuits, and instead, focus their diligences on rest, relaxation, and, if they're fortunate, some new and exciting experiences at the far end of some drive time. Ladies and gentlemen, it's time for a road trip. [Celebratory sound effect] Road trips hold a special place in our hearts here at RoadLoans, and we think of spring break as the first big road trip of the annual season. It's time to get our destinations on. Hang on to your… Read More

Written by: on March 6, 2015

Category: Entertainment

A car for all seasons

This is such a wonderful time of year. Wintry sights and sounds, foggy breath puffing into frosty air, low clouds that are heavy with mist, snow, ice and sleet, sand trucks on every highway, runs on bread at the supermarket - wait a minute. Where's the weather guy I can blame this on? Among those who we will affectionately, and perhaps a bit enviously, call "snowbirds," who enjoy the lifestyle of being in whichever part of the country has the most pleasant climate at that time, they usually have roots and family in one spot or another. So they… Read More

Written by: on March 4, 2015

Category: Entertainment

And the Academy Award for Best Car goes to …

Wouldn’t it be great if they really had an award for that? Give it some time. They probably will, eventually. Here are our picks for the greatest movie cars of all time. Patton (1970) Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, “Patton” is a biographical war film about U.S. Army Gen. George S. Patton (George C. Scott), and takes place during World War II. “Patton” won seven Academy Awards, including best picture. Not all Army transport jeeps were of the Willys marque.… Read More

Written by: on February 20, 2015

Category: Entertainment

Top 6 personalities you might encounter when buying or selling a vehicle

The Buyers and Sellers Honestly, whether you're the person selling your car, or the person buying a car, as from a dealership or a private seller, the buyer-seller interpersonal dynamic is fraught with issues. Is the experience really so bad? Nah. Most likely, things will turn out pretty much as expected, and you MIGHT have one or two lingering disappointments that you soon deal with or forget about. But what are the troublesome personalities that you can look out for, and how do you deal with them? Fear not. Answers are here. The buyers The hummm bug She sounds… Read More

Written by: on February 17, 2015

Category: Entertainment

Players and Cars – The 2015 NBA All-Star players and the cars they could be

This weekend isn’t just about candy hearts and flowers - it’s the 2015 NBA All-Star weekend! Here at RoadLoans, we know a little bit about matching celebrities and cars, so as the glamorous weekend full of sporting activities involving the world’s greatest basketball players approaches, we’re going to give our list of the 10 original 2015 NBA All-Star starters and the cars that we think about when we see them. Western Conference 2011 Bentley Continental GT V8: An incredibly fast 4-wheel-drive beast that comes off the line with a quick release and one of the smoothest rides possible. Point guard,… Read More

Written by: on February 12, 2015

Category: Entertainment

Valentine’s Day car gifts for 2015

Let us help you get something for that special someone, for that object of love and affection in your life, for that beautiful soul - who drives a car. Tile ($25) - The key to using a car is … well, the keys. And losing one's keys can lead to losing one's mind. What a difference having or losing such a tiny thing can make! Among a field of similar offerings, the new GPS microtracker, Tile is a simple solution to a potentially disastrous problem. Simply attach the small tag to keys or any… Read More

Written by: on February 12, 2015

Category: Entertainment

Super Bowl 2015 TV ads – all about the cars

UPDATED: Now that we are post-Bowl, we’re updating to show our favorites among the ads that actually aired. The Super Bowl of football is also the Super Bowl of advertising. That's right, it's the Super Bowl of both. (What? Did you think I was going to call it the "Championship of advertising?" That would be dumb.) Well, just like we loved doing last year for the World Cup, now we're covering the car-related TV spots that aired during the biggest game of the year. For car ads, here's what we saw (and loved): 1. In our humble opinion, the… Read More

Written by: on January 30, 2015

Category: Entertainment