The summer driving season is upon us. Pair high mileage with hot weather, and you have a recipe for a needed oil change and tire rotation. Maybe it’s time for the 30K service interval? As a decades-long contributor to Car Talk, I know full well that local independent mechanics have their advantages. However, as a…
Here in New England, winter doesn’t care about the calendar. At the summit of Mount Washington, snow has fallen in every month. Most of us get our first flakes between October and mid-December, depending on how far north and inland we live, and our last snow often falls in April. In October 2011, a freak…
The New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) is made up of a very diverse group of writers, videographers, photographers, social media influencers, and many members who are all of the above. In this spotlight, we’ll showcase NEMPA member Lawrence Ulrich. Among our team, he is known for his writing and his ability to convey to…
The New England Motor Press Association is packed with members who are writers and content creators. Among them is Matt Smith. Now in his second decade with the group, Matt still tests vehicles, writes his own reviews, and publishes content under his own byline. Just a few of the reviews he’s recently published are:The Porsche…