AutoInfluence is excited to report some breaking news: the minivan still exists in 2026. While the family-focused segment has lost a significant share of its customer base to traditional SUVs and crossovers, minivans have actually seen a bit of a bump in recent years. Sales have been buoyed by a new generation of Millennial parents […]
Month: April 2026
Timing Is Everything: Toyota’s EVs Surge as Others Struggle
Over the last decade, Toyota has been something of an outlier in the EV segment. While other brands have rushed headlong into all-electric vehicles, Toyota has taken a more measured approach. In fact, the automaker unveiled its first EV in 2023 with the debut of its first “Beyond Zero” (bZ) model, the bZ4X compact crossover. […]
Apple CarPlay Goes Super-Ultra: What It Means for the Future of Screen Mirroring
Since its March 2014 debut, Apple CarPlay has redefined the phone-based in-vehicle infotainment experience. By allowing iPhone and iPad owners to “screen mirror” their devices on compatible cars and motorcycles — more than 800 models as of this writing, plus aftermarket units that add CarPlay to those that don’t — drivers can listen to music, […]
The 2027 Chevy Blazer Is Shifting Gears: What Should You Know?
Since the reintroduction of the Chevy Blazer in 2019, this midsize SUV has gained a passionate following for its mix of everyday practicality, pony-car performance, and style inspired by the late, great Camaro. As a more powerful and aggressive alternative to the Equinox, it’s a vehicle made for drawing attention—a philosophy punctuated by the arrival […]
Honda Sets Up Camp With New Base Station
Honda has upped its off-road profile as of late, equipping popular SUVs like the Passport and Pilot with new TrailSport trims, adding rugged, adventure-ready upgrades like all-terrain tires, skid plates, an off-road stability management system, and an off-road-tuned suspension with improved ground clearance. These models allow drivers to spend the day exploring new territory and […]