At times, it can be difficult to figure out how the used car market works. Sometimes, you feel like you’re basically stealing because the price of a really nice pre-owned car is so low. Other times, you feel like the cost is equal to a new car and wonder what the point of shopping used […]
Year: 2023
The Bully, the Savvy Businessman, and the Risk Taker: Moving Beyond the Industry’s Highlight Reel
The automotive history is full of surprises, with many people skipping the finer details to highlight the successes and big-picture ideas that transformed the American automotive landscape. We see this in William Durant’s climb to success when he formed General Motors and later teamed up with Louis Chevrolet. But what about the details in between? […]
The 2024 Silverado 2500 HD: Do You Need One?
We know you’ve had your eye on the 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, and frankly, we don’t blame you. The all-new Silverado 2500 HD is a stunner in more ways than one. From the heat-stopping Duramax 6.6L turbo-diesel V8 to the advanced towing technology, the 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD is a stand-out among heavy-duty […]
Defying Convention With a Budget-Savvy Sport Tourer: The Legendary Kawasaki Concours
Most will agree that BMW introduced the world to sport touring motorcycles with the R100RS in the late 1970s. However, even then, the BMW name came at a high price, and made these hybrid bikes unattainable to many, as European manufacturers dominated the market and charged a premium because of it. Fortunately, that changed in […]
How Well Does the Honda Pilot Stack Up Against Its Competitors?
The Honda Pilot occupies a slot in a segment hard-fought among its peers. The crossover SUV segment has many great options to keep it competitive, but when it comes to three-row vehicles, where does the Honda Pilot sit, and how does it stack up against the competition? Well, the family-oriented utility vehicle has managed to […]
Thinking About Buying Your Lease? Here’s Why That’s a Great Idea
When you decide to get a vehicle, you have two options: buying or leasing. Sometimes you go into the transaction unsure of which option to choose. When you buy a vehicle and finance it, it’s going to cost more per month than a lease. Knowing that, leasing a car is a great path to getting […]
Why Is the Kia Telluride So Popular?
The Kia Telluride is one of the safest, roomiest, and best-performing midsize three-row SUVs on the market today. Automakers started rolling out three-row SUVs at the turn of the millennium, with Kia retooling its first-generation Sportage and releasing the Sorento in 2002. (They wouldn’t debut the Kia Telluride for sale for another 18 years.) Minivans […]
How the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV Can Revolutionize Policing in America
Chevrolet has just unveiled the newest addition to their lineup, the all-electric Blazer. But this isn’t any ordinary EV. As the electric vehicle industry prepares to revolutionize on-road transportation, Chevrolet is taking a giant leap into the future with their 2024 Chevy Blazer EV PPV (Police Pursuit Vehicle). Aiming for a corner of the lucrative […]
Nissan: Not Just a Brand, But an Experience
The best piece of advice a writer can follow is to write what they know. What I know is that I married a die-hard car enthusiast. With the last name of Carr, my husband may have had no choice but to become a fan of all things vehicular. However, I believe that even if his […]
Towing Made Easy: Exploring the Technology Behind the 2024 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD
Chevrolet has taken its iconic heavy-duty truck to the next level with its newest incarnation of the Silverado. It offers unrivaled capability and comfort packed in one durable package, including improved powertrains and updates to style, trailering techs, infotainment systems, and active safety features. The 2024 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD is designed with drivers in […]
2023 Subaru Crosstrek vs 2023 Jeep Renegade: The Ultimate Driving Test
Anytime you see a Subaru or Jeep on the road, you immediately think they’re armed with rugged capabilities to propel them through any terrain with absolute agility. This is true, even when comparing some of the smallest members of these esteemed brands. The subcompact Subaru Crosstrek SUV and the Jeep Renegade have been trusted commuter […]
GMC Sierra 1500: Two Ways to Leave Civilization Behind
A full-size truck can be many different things to many different people: a way to get around town, a reliable workhorse counted on to get the job done, the perfect solution for taking a boat out on the weekend, or an escape route for leaving the comforts of civilization behind while exploring the great outdoors. […]
Tech Talk: The 2023 Kia Forte
Compact cars offer plenty of advantages, from being nimble on roads with twists and turns to fitting into snug parking spaces on busy streets and offering excellent fuel economy thanks to their lighter weight. Drivers of these small yet mighty vehicles know that the phrase “bigger is better” isn’t always accurate. And just because a […]
Koji Sato: Defining the Future of Toyota
Toyota Motor Corporation—you might have heard of them. They’re the largest automotive manufacturing company in the world (by volume), and they didn’t get that way overnight. It took decades of hard work from shrewd and passionate people. It took innovating a system of production that has since become the elite model for lean manufacturing around […]
Separating the 2023 Mazda CX-5 From the 2023 Hyundai Tucson
2023 has already proven to be a great year for many auto brands. From sleek new redesigns to eco-friendly electric vehicles, everywhere we look we see great models begging for a test drive. With so many eye-catching introductions this year, it can leave drivers wondering what the best option for their new vehicle may be. […]
The Most Family-Friendly SUVs on the Used Market
Some parents feel that you shouldn’t consider your kids’ needs when choosing an SUV. There are also some who have driven from Salt Lake City, Utah, to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim with a station wagon or minivan full of children under the age of 15 and those who have not. Those with personal experience […]
How the 2023 Silverado 2500 HD’s Tailgate Has a Unique Edge Over the 2023 Ram 2500
Light-duty pickups from the three big automakers are often the discussion of “which is better?” In many ways, it makes sense because of how tough the competition is in the light-duty segment. But things have also been heating up between the heavy-duty full-size trucks, especially as more three-quarter-ton trucks have begun focusing on specialization and […]
What Makes the Nissan Altima Unique?
Look around you on the road—notice any repeating trends? Well, it may be evident that SUVs and trucks are dominating the roadway and the sedan is being left in the dust. It seems as though sedans are all but defunct, waiting for the last remaining models to receive their death warrants. Although this may be […]
Motor City Memories: Pioneers Who Paved the Way for the Future of Everyday Travel
Over 100 car companies have called Detroit home over the last century or so, which begs the question, why this particular area? For starters, Detroit is nestled in an advantageous location, with an abundance of wood from nearby forests, which helped build early car frames, as well as a plentiful supply of iron ore. Not […]
Ousting The King of Luxury: The 2023 Ford F-150 vs the 2023 Ram 1500
The rivalry among America’s “Big Three” automakers has defined the industry since the 1900s when Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler raced to put America on wheels with the first automobiles. Over the last century, that rivalry has inspired countless innovations that have progressed the industry and introduced legendary speed demons, versatile SUVs, and capable workhorses. […]