At a time when consumers can lock the doors of their home with their smartphone or pay for a purchase by simply waving their debit or credit card over a scanner, it’s only natural that the automobile industry has forged its own path in introducing the most advanced technology, features, options and programs in […]
It’s been just over a decade since a glaring gap in Cadillac’s lineup had first become evident. On one side of the perceived split sat the XT5, Cadillac’s successor to their SRX crossover. And across the way: their pioneering three-row luxury SUV, the iconic Escalade. And while both proved eminently popular (in spite of […]
Here we are back again with Auto Influence in this week’s round of automotive news expanded to cover some of the other highlights from the month of March. FORD Twitter wars are nothing new, even within the automotive landscape. But if there have been any pairings of warring automakers who have proven most interesting […]
A friend and coworker recently found themselves in the market for a new vehicle, courtesy of the lifestyle change one experiences when they find out they’re about to become a first-time parent. Now, it’s worth clarifying that we’re not here to talk about all the changes to come (that for another article, on an entirely […]
More and more drivers are choosing to go subcompact, and it’s no surprise! Vehicles in this class are efficient, versatile, small, and affordable. But as this emerging vehicle class continues to grow, which vehicle is the ideal choice for you? Two subcompact SUVs that are commonly compared are the 2019 Ford EcoSport vs 2019 Honda […]
Not every American sports car has survived into the modern era as well as others have, but the Corvette has, thankfully, emerged as a masterpiece of power and performance. Even though the modern automotive market can feel dominated by trucks and SUVs (and who can deny how great those are for big families and […]
Here we go, AutoInfluence is back with coverage of the Geneva Auto Show, and some of the top automotive news headlines that have surrounded it. So let’s get down to it. Kicking things off, speculation is swirling regarding the possibility of Ford’s decision to bridge the gap between their base EcoBoost engine, and the […]
Small SUVs are a great choice for folks who are new to SUVs or who need something they can easily fit into their life. One of the biggest concerns a lot of people interested in an SUV for the first time have is that the large size of the vehicle will be hard to […]
If you’re in the market for a new pickup truck, you probably have some pretty specific qualities and characteristics in mind as you move towards a final decision. You don’t need to be told that this is a big decision, as you understand that it will affect the next several years of your driving […]
For lovers of both power and performance, it’s hard not to look fondly upon 2018 as the year of the high-powered variant. While offering jacked-up or juiced up versions of popular models is nothing new to the automotive industry, it never felt so blatant, competitive – and dare we say, thrilling – as […]
Annnnnnd we are back. February’s been a busy month for our weekly automotive news and, being a short month, we’ve slowed down the frequency of our podcasts a bit. Why? Because news stories move at a slower rate when subjected to cold temperatures. I mean, that’s just science. So let’s get down to some […]
The debate between the 2019 Chevy Camaro vs 2019 Ford Mustang has been raging for decades, and there really doesn’t seem to be a winner. Depending on whether you’re on team Mustang or on team Camaro seems to depend mostly on personal preference and nostalgia. These two sports cars have plenty of things in […]
Choosing between all the different makes and models of trucks out there can be a challenge. There are some obvious factors to compare like seating capacity, towing capability, and price, but there are also less obvious features like remote start and Wi-Fi hotspots to consider. Two of the leading competitors in the full-size truck […]
Welcome to Auto Influence Weekly Automotive News. This week, we look back at the week of January 28th, leading up to (and including) Super Bowl 53 and the automotive influences that helped to make it what it was. But first, a quick reminder that the Chicago Auto Show will be taking place at […]
The 2019 GMC Yukon may not be one of the most popular SUVs on the market, and it might not steal the headlines like some of its fellow GMC SUVs. However, despite the lack of limelight, it shouldn’t be all that surprising that the vehicle is capable of delivering some of the best specs […]
Of all the engineering and technology-centric advances made in automotive technology, none might be more universally appreciable than the evolution of safety features. Cliched sentiment aside, our vehicles really do carry our the most precious of cargo, be it our loved ones, or our very own lives. But it’s not the automakers that […]
In today’s world of digital marketing, fame and notoriety tend to be compartmentalized, defined as either ‘local’ or ‘global.’ Sure, there are a lot of steps in-between but, with the assistance of social media and the internet, almost anyone can seek out (and achieve) their proverbial fifteen minutes of fame. And yet, there are those […]
