Know the Signs That Your Tires Need Replacing

Being an informed car owner allows you to spot problems before they become an issue and save money in the long run by addressing things before they get expensive. Remembering a few easy signs that your tires are ready for replacing can spare you a blowout down the road.

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Testing Your Car's Battery

Winter's cool temperatures and summer's heat can play a huge part in how well your battery functions. If it's beginning to show signs of wear, temperature extremes can amplify existing problems. Know the signs it's time to get a new battery for your car.

Voltmeters are an inexpensive piece of equipment you can keep on hand for testing your battery. 

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Replacing Your Windshield Wiper Blades

A sudden downpour or splash of mud across your windshield can cut your visibility instantly to zero. Wipers that can quickly clear moisture from your windshield are vital to safely operating your vehicle.

Keeping your wipers maintained is a fairly simple task. When you notice your blades aren't clearing the window as they used to...

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An Overview of Apple CarPlay

Sync your iPhone or other Apple device with your car. This convenient technology system allows you to make calls, listen to music, get directions and use other handy apps.

Dictate an email to Siri or check your voicemail, all while keeping your eyes firmly on the road. Once you sync your iPhone with Apple CarPlay, all of your most valuable apps are merely a voice command away. 

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The Differences in Refinancing vs. Trading in Your Car

All of the team members here at Porsche of Kings Auto Mall wants drivers to make better vehicle purchases this year. Here are some pieces of information about picking financing or trading in a car.

With refinancing, you enjoy the lower interest rate and payments, but there is a drawback. Your trade in must have value to get this deal, otherwise your dated and older vehicle is simply worth nothing and you are just taking out a whole new loan.

With a trade in, you'll be able to choose a new vehicle off our lot and get the monthly…
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Selecting a Child Car Seat

Child safety is a paramount concern for parents and every driver that transports children. Accidents injure Children in the US at an alarming rate including severe injuries. Using safety information, drivers can provide the safest possible interior vehicle environment for children of all ages.

As children grow into teens, they can use regular car seats. Until then, Cincinnati drivers know the importance of using the right child seat, with correct installation, and every time the child rides in the vehicle. Safety depends on inspecting the vehicle seat to which the child seat attaches.
 

 

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AutoGuide Reviews All-New 2017 Porsche Macan

The new 2017 Porsche Macan is a high-end compact crossover that strikes just the right balance between performance and practicality, says AutoGuide in a new review. With an entry price under $50,000, the Macan will certainly broaden Porsche's customer base, but increased sales will fuel development of new technology and higher performance at the upper end of Porsche's lineup.

The base Macan gets its power from a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Borrowed from the Audi Q5, the 2.0-liter power plant has been reworked to make 252 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque...

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When Turbo Gets Turbo'd

Let's pretend we're playing a video game for a second. As you progress and beat more levels, you get upgrades. So when you reach the highest levels, you should have access to the best characters and the best gear. And then it happens. Your already suped-up character gets turbo power. Well, that's sort of what Porsche did with the 2017 Macan.

The Porsche Macan Turbo, already the fastest and most powerful trim in the lineup, is getting a new Performance Package to give drivers in Cincinnati, OH even more turbo power.

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CNET's Roadshow: What's On the Way for the 2017 Porsche Panamera

The 2017 Porsche Panamera is headed to U.S. shores soon, and Alex Goy of CNET's Roadshow recently had an opportunity to preview some of the changes that are coming our way. In particular, fans old and new will be pleased by a shapelier silhouette, along with its blindingly fast, Porsche-like speed.

Porsche's aim here was to bring the exterior shape closer in line with the 911 -- one of the most recognizable profiles in the automotive world. Even though the new car is bigger than the old in every dimension, it looks smaller than the old car. And…

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Porsche's New 718 Boxster Impresses with Four-Cylinder Turbo, Says AutoGuide

The all-new 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S sounds amazing, drives even better and continues to be of the most engaging and gratifying sports cars available on the market, says AutoGuide in a new review. Click "play" in the video clip below to get the full report.

The new 718 is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter boxer four-cylinder that makes 350 horsepower and 309 pound-feet of torque. The regular 718 Boxster has a 2.0-liter turbo four. Half a liter more displacement and a few other upgrades means the S gets 50 more horsepower and 29 more pound-feet of torque…

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