Massachusetts packs the most cars and the most history into New England’s roads, from the Mohawk Trail — the region’s first scenic byway — to the Mass Pike, Cape Cod, and the Berkshires. NEMPA members cover how the Bay State drives, in traffic and out on the open road.
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…
There’s a bit of online controversy about the Subaru Outback, and if you only look at theWilderness I guess I understand what it is: Its looks are a lot more aggressive than thestation wagon it used to be. But it’s a fantastic vehicle, and if you’re really hung up onthe looks, there are ways to…
What was your first car? The one that could be used anytime without asking for permission? Well, my first car was a hand-me-down, 13-year-old 1949 Plymouth Deluxe 2-door slantback sedan, painted a light gray. There were two models that year, the Deluxe and the Special Deluxe. So what was so special about this Special Deluxe?…