Opting for a pre-owned vehicle can be a great way to save a little cash when you’re on the hunt for your next car, truck, or SUV, but it can come with some risks. While browsing vehicle history reports, pressing the dealer for relevant details, and carefully comparing prices on similar makes and models can […]
There are a lot of facets to consider when purchasing an SUV. There’s the performance factor, there’s the driving experience factor, there’s the efficiency factor. I don’t know about you, but I tend to be a person who considers the experience factor pretty heavily. Like many of you, I need to balance my experience desires […]
I’ve been writing about the auto industry for many years now, and in that time, plenty of unexpected situations have come up, and I’ve seen numerous complicated issues arise. Never in this time, however, have tariffs been such a huge issue for the auto industry; I don’t have to tell you that tariffs are impacting […]
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a long history—and with it, a long engine history. There have been periods where the engine designs and options changed almost annually as Jeep sought to fine-tune the offerings. Trim availability and the engines they came with saw regular updates, too. If you are interested in a used Jeep Grand […]
Why would a brand have two subcompact SUVs? That’s probably one of the first questions someone might ask when looking at Kia’s offerings when it comes to the Seltos and Niro. Given that the brand has a wide selection of smaller SUVs, you might find yourself scratching your head, wondering why you would look up […]
Buying a used truck can be a great choice for many people regardless of make and model, and the legendarily reliable Toyota Tundra is no exception. Nearly three million Tundra’s have been sold in the US as of this writing, and a typical Tundra can easily go 250,000 miles with proper maintenance—multiple Tundras have famously […]
Whether you’re looking to find a used Chevy Silverado 1500 for sale or are just a fan of the truck, you might be curious about how the pickup’s tech has evolved over the years. Since the Silverado has been around since the 1999 model year (when the nameplate replaced Chevy’s classic C/K series), things have […]
Improvements in automotive technology and increasingly strict standards have seen average fuel economy on a steady rise since the mid-1970s. Fifty years ago, the typical car sold in the U.S. posted an EPA-estimated 13.1 MPG. That number has nearly doubled over the last half-century, with the average 2022 model achieving around 26.4 MPG, according to […]
Chevy has been busy as of late, treating its SUVs to a thorough refresh that’s brought some significant changes to the lineup. The brand’s Traverse, Trax, Trailblazer, Blazer, and Equinox have all been updated over the last three years, modernizing the Chevy fleet with some important enhancements that bring the SUVs firmly into the modern […]
In an auto industry that’s largely focused on the newest, shiniest models, cutting-edge innovation, and next-generation features, it’s easy for some long-running cars, trucks, and SUVs to get lost in the shuffle. This is especially true in the modern market, where new hybrid and all-electric vehicles are steadily supplanting their gas-powered forerunners. There’s nothing wrong […]
Minivans have always been an excellent option for drivers looking to maximize passenger and cargo space in one economical vehicle. However, in recent years, the number of options offered by automakers has dwindled as they have shifted emphasis to making SUVs and pickup trucks. However, one brand that has stayed true to the minivan is […]
For the 2025 Camry, Toyota made the somewhat controversial decision to make every new Camry a hybrid. Many experts had concerns about what this would do to Camry sales. After all, while hybrid cars have grown more popular over the years—they currently account for around 10% of sales—they are far from the dominant engine type […]
It’s been a long time since anyone at AutoInfluence wrote about Maserati. That, in and of itself, is telling. What was long considered the pinnacle of Italian luxury automobiles and one of the most frequently mentioned car brands in rap music, according to Car and Driver, has become an afterthought. In six of the last […]
Historically, Buick has been known as a premium automotive brand, slotted one spot below Cadillac on the GM luxury ladder. This made the Buick Envista’s arrival for the 2024 model year a major shift in the eyes of the car-buying public. Starting at just $22,400 for the entry-level Preferred trim and $28,600 for the top-end […]
If you’re someone who likes taking the road less traveled, the vehicle you drive will make all the difference. While the market is full of incredible cars, they all have strengths and weaknesses. Certain models are simply better equipped to handle the complex and rugged terrain you are looking to tackle, thanks to their all-wheel […]
If you head to Fiat’s U.S. website, you might notice something different between the Fiat lineup and quite literally any other manufacturer under the Stellantis name. Specifically, you may notice that the only vehicle offered by Fiat on American turf is the Fiat 500e. But wasn’t the Fiat 500e discontinued in 2024? The technically correct […]
People think of certain names when someone mentions luxury vehicles. BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Acura, and Bentley are some of the names synonymous with luxury driving, but notice how I didn’t mention Hyundai Motors as one of those names. Indeed, for decades, Hyundai’s reputation has been a high-value brand with modern cars and leading warranties, […]
The Ford F-150 was originally introduced to the automobile market in 1975 as a powerhouse truck with all of the performance that one would expect from a Ford. The original model looked very different from what we have come to expect from the F-150 seen on the roads today. Fast forward fifty years, and while […]
Gravity is responsible for keeping things firmly anchored to the Earth, but don’t tell that to Lucid Motors. The California-based automaker is looking to challenge the laws of physics with the Gravity, a new three-row SUV that it hopes will help get the EV brand off the ground. This isn’t Lucid’s first foray into the […]
If you’ve decided to buy a pickup truck, odds are good that you’ll be heading to a Ford dealer at some point. There are plenty of great automakers that sell trucks, of course, but Ford stands out from the crowd by having the widest selection of options (and by making the truck that has been […]
