Detail Driven: Your Roadmap to Car Care
Detailing: More Than Just a Wash
At first glance, detailing might seem like an upgraded car wash—a way to keep your car clean and shiny. But true detailing goes far beyond surface-level cleanliness. It’s an art and a science that focuses on preserving and enhancing every aspect of your vehicle, both inside and out.
How to Prep for a Lease Return
Returning a leased vehicle can feel stressful, especially when you think about the potential charges for wear and tear. Preparing your vehicle ahead of time can save you money and hassle—and Black Opal Automotive is here to help.
Protecting Your Car Against UV Rays: Why It Matters
One of the most underestimated threats to your car’s exterior is UV Radiation from the sun. Over time, UV rays can cause serious damage, leading to faded, dull paint and even structural damage to the clear coat. The good news? There are effective ways to protect your car’s paint and keep it looking its best.
Wax, Sealants, and Ceramic Coatings: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to protecting your car’s paint, you’ve probably heard about wax, sealants, and ceramic coatings. But what are they, and how do they differ? Choosing the right protection depends on your car’s needs, your maintenance habits, and how much long-term protection you’re looking for. Let’s break it down.
Motor Authority
- Private equity group reportedly buying Willow Springs RacewayA Boston-based private equity real estate firm has struck a deal to buy California's Willow Springs International Raceway, The Drive reported Friday. CrossHarbor Capital Partners, which specializes in "property turnarounds" for commercial real estate and currently has a property portfolio valued at over $10 billion, confirmed to the website that a...
- Maserati GranCabrio gains new entry-level powertrainMaserati has revealed the GranCabrio 490 The new entry-level model of the GranCabrio lineup packs 483 hp Prices will be revealed in March and order books open in April Maserati's GranCabrio has gained a third powertrain option, establishing a new entry point for the convertible grand tourer. On Friday, Maserati unveiled the GranCabrio 490 and...
- Faraday Future not dead, $30,000 FX 6 prototypes headed to US.Faraday Future launched the FX sub-brand during 2025 CES FX initially aims for trio of minivans with a choice of electric or hybrid powertrains It says first model will be a luxury minivan called Super One It’s been eight years since Faraday Future first unveiled its FF 91, and since then, only a handful of […]
- Alpine A390 teased, debuts May 27Alpine is months away from the reveal of its second EV, the A390 performance crossover The A390 starts production in 2025 at Alpine's Dieppe plant in France Alpine plans to launch in the U.S. around 2027 Alpine on Friday released a teaser photo of its upcoming A390 electric performance crossover, set to debut on May […]
- Toyota puts more Supra and Land Cruiser classic spares into productionToyota has been reproducing spare parts for some of its most beloved classics in recent years, including iconic models like the Supra, AE86, and even the uber-rare 2000GT. These parts are developed by Toyota's Gazoo Racing motorsports division under the GR Heritage Parts Project, which has been running since 2019. Toyota has now announced that...