Long before Hummers and luxury SUVs, Cadillac was king, the personification of wealth and accomplishment. The brand never lost its focus on opulence. TV and print ads characterized owners of Cadillacs as rich, famous, and most of all, wildly successful. Other manufacturers produced look-alike competitors at lower prices, but nothing ever outshone the prestige […]

  I’ve noticed recently that the Chevy dealer near me has put a ton of new vehicles on the road. It could be great advertising or honest sales prices, but their 2019 models are worth getting your hands on. Either way, it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Traverse This year, I have noticed more Traverse models on […]

  Did you miss us? We missed you. That’s right, AutoInfluence is back after a two week break and there’s plenty of current auto news to cover – from everyday industry headlines to the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Q2 Truck Sale shootout to the impactful death of two industry giants, there’s plenty […]

Ford Escape vs Mazda CX-5 Compact crossovers are just so darn cute. They must be, because they are everywhere. And pretty much every automaker on the planet has rolled at least one of them out over the past several years. These diminutive vehicles may not have the physical pull of one of their larger brethren, […]

  Checking out used cars for sale isn’t as bad as it may seem, especially if you value experiences over material objects. While there are some great luxury used cars for sale, there are plenty of affordable options that will help you get to and from where you’re going with little to no issues. When […]

  The story goes something like this: compelled by your desire for a new vehicle, you begin to research new model year offerings, exploring some of your favorites, finding yourself drawn to the various bells and whistles available in higher trim levels. And why not? You work hard, and deserve nice things, right? So, you […]

  Having poor or little credit history can make the car-buying process incredibly frustrating – you might even feel like buying a vehicle is beyond your reach. Thankfully, that is not the case, and there are certain things you can do and keep in mind while looking at your bad credit car finance options. In […]

  Its 2019 and the SUV has changed a great deal from the oversized utility vehicle of the past. There once was a time where SUVs, were intended to have hefty engines and enough room for people, gear, and then some. Fuel economy may have been moderately considered at one point, however, all in all, […]

  Whether you are interested in a new or used vehicle, regardless of if you want a car, truck, or SUV, a Chevy is a great choice. When you head to your local Chevy dealership, however, there are certain things you should keep in mind to help you through the car-buying process. By having this […]

  Once more the field of battle stands ready, a hush descends as the world holds its breath and two gladiators of vehicular carnage step forward to clash and fray. Today we’re talking pickups – mid-size pickups to be precise, so don’t expect any heavy-duty destruction in this battle. And yet, mid-size trucks are becoming […]