Automotive - Albuquerque Journal

Automotive - Albuquerque Journal

NMSU leads clean energy 'cluster' initiative

Old electric vehicle batteries could soon provide backup storage power for renewable generation syst ...

Monday, July 19th, 2021 at 12:02AM

When it comes to headlights, safety, not cost, comes first

Driving with lights always on reduces risks and is a lot cheaper than an accident

Sunday, June 20th, 2021 at 12:02AM

70 years ago ABQ was a pit stop in a race encircling the globe

Alan Carlson took part in a historic international event 70 years ago today, even if he doesn't quit ...

Saturday, June 12th, 2021 at 11:02PM

SEDAN SURVIVOR: Chrysler’s big, handsome, all-American 300 soldiers on as automakers increasingly shift toward SUVs

Reruns of “Leave It to Beaver,” that late 1950s-early ‘60s TV comedy, can be caught in glorious black and white on the MeTV network weekday mornings. Its gentle, family-based humor...

Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 at 10:16AM

AGING BUT HONEST: Nissan’s 2019 Frontier Pro-4X Crew Cab 4x4 V-6 pickup is long overdue for a redesign, but it’s still a strong, capable midsize truck

A 14-year run is an eternity in the automotive business, but that’s how long Nissan’s Frontier midsize pickup truck has survived with only occasional updates. Meanwhile competitors, old and new,...

Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 at 1:45PM

SPIRITED SCRAPPER : Chevrolet’s compact 2019 Equinox AWD Premier 2.0T crossover comes out swinging against pricier competitors

Chevrolet's redesign of its compact Equinox crossover for the 2018 model year brought a much-improved entry into one of autodom's most contentious segments. Fortunately, General Motors' bow-tie division has done...

Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 at 3:56PM

BEYOND BIG: GMC’s full-size, workhorse 2018 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4x4 accentuates the utility in SUV

If the regular-length GMC Yukon, as large as it is, isn't burly enough for dragging your family and its toys for off-the-beaten-path recreation, GMC is here to help. GMC offers...

Monday, December 10th, 2018 at 1:15PM

OFF-ROAD RUNNER: Restyled 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk excels in the boonies but high price, mediocre fuel economy raise a value issue

Restyled for 2019, Jeep’s compact Cherokee SUV sports a handsome, more mainstream but rather clichéd look, bringing it more in line with others models in the Jeep lineup. Looks aside,...

Saturday, December 1st, 2018 at 9:28AM

BRAWN AND BLING: Nissan’s jumbo 2019 Armada Platinum Reserve AWD steams ahead with classic SUV underpinnings, V-8 power, ladled-on luxury

Room aplenty, deep V-8 power and top-drawer luxury appointments: That’s the 2019 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve’s claim to fame. Its old-school body-on-frame construction and burly V-8 power may harken back...

Tuesday, November 20th, 2018 at 10:05AM

FRESH BUT FAMILIAR: Redesigned for 2019, Subaru Forester rides on all-new, improved platform with upgraded cabin trimmings, added space

Unless the all-new, fifth-generation 2019 Subaru Forester is parked right next to a 2018 model, it’s hard to see the changes. But there are changes galore, virtually from the ground...

Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 at 2:23PM

Holy History: A look at five church buildings of New Mexico

With guidance from State Historian Rob Martinez, the list gives "a nod to the many…

December 24, 2022 5:02PM

A look at five items from the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History provides an objective, accessible window into the…

November 26, 2022 5:02PM

A look at five murals by Native artists worth taking a drive to see

'Walls of Resistance Walls of Pride: New Mexican Murals by Native Artists' features 24 murals…

January 21, 2023 5:02PM

Baseball stadium bears the name of legendary Roswell Rockets slugger Joe Bauman

Joe Bauman slugged his way to 72 home runs in 1954, setting a single-season record…

December 31, 2022 5:02PM

David Zaintz: ‘You see what you want to see’

Albuquerque painter David Zaintz finds meditation in abstract works

January 6, 2023 8:34AM

10 miles, 3K feet of elevation change: A new trail extension is coming to east side of Sandias.

Moving irises in winter? Keep them in clumps

Pothos plant searching for a light source

Christmas trees can also be used in the garden

Treecycling is important and runs through Jan. 8