I love year-end countdowns! A year still seems long enough to forget everything that’s happened. Hit songs I haven’t heard since the spring, blockbusters I still haven’t seen, events in my life that meant a lot then got lost in the fog of daily battles. This countdown is a lot like that. It’s a celebration […]
Author: Auto Influence
Which Safety Features Come Standard on the 2023 Volkswagen Taos?
The Volkswagen Taos, a subcompact SUV with a roomy interior, turbocharged engine, and solid fuel economy rating, is a relatively new offering that first debuted for the 2022 model year. Given how new it is, it’s not surprising that the 2023 Volkswagen Taos hasn’t undergone any major design changes to differentiate it from the debut […]
Five Reasons Why the 2023 Chevy Equinox Dominates the Daily Commute
Any commuter knows the daily grind is tough, especially if you drive long distances to work. Whether traversing city streets or hitting the highway, it takes a special car to offer exactly what’s needed to get through the commute every day. Among some of the favorites in the industry is the Chevy Equinox, a compact […]
2024 Chevy Blazer EV: Built for Everyone, Not Just Civilians
If you have not jumped on board with electric-powered vehicles yet, you might want to start considering it. The future of automobiles has arrived, and vehicles are going all-electric across the industry. We have seen many additions from mainstream brands to the EV lineup just recently, including the 2022 GMC Hummer EV and the 2022 […]
The UAW Saga Continues, a Domestic Auto News Drought & Trade Shows to Come
Annnnnnd we’re back, AutoInfluence with all your current auto news headlines for the week of October 11th. It’s an odd week, with the UAW Strike and upcoming industry trade shows having a clear impact on headlines (or the lack thereof). But with all that said, let’s get down to those stories we do have […]
Truck News, UAW Strike & the Countdown to Tokyo
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence checking in with current auto news headlines for the past couple of weeks. Sure, we’re playing some catch-up, but thanks for joining us…so, let’s get down to it. Ford / Lincoln It was announced that the 2020 Super Duty is continuing Ford’s inarguable reign over the truck segment, delivering some […]
2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, August Sales Numbers & Rotisserie Chicken(?)
Annnnd we’re back, AutoInfluence with the updates you’ve been waiting for surrounding the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, plus some reported sales numbers across the industry, and every other headline we could dig up to keep you up to speed on current auto news over these past September weeks so, with plenty to cover, let’s get […]
Mopar Editions Celebrate ’10’, The Blackest Black, and the ‘Countdown to Frankfurt’
Annnnnnd we’re back…AutoInfluence with all your current auto news headlines for the week of August 30th – heading into Labor Day Weekend, here in the states. Now, last week, we had offered a rundown of the various auto shows waiting for us right around the corner. And if you needed any greater evidence that […]
Finding the Superior SUV: The 2019 Ford Edge vs. The 2019 Honda Passport
One glance at the auto industry as a whole, and you’ll see a market dominated by the SUV. Sure there are plenty of pickup trucks, sedans, and compact cars getting praise, but the field is dominated by vehicles that prioritize utility above all things. While the industry is currently being dominated by the utility […]
Hyundai『45』, Goodbye to VW (as you know it) and ‘3 Cheers’ for the Acura Type S
Annnnd we’re back, AutoInfluence with all the current auto news that you can handle. In fact, there’s quite a bit to cover this week — with lots of stuff on the horizon, as well. That’s right, we’re easing into major motor show season and you won’t want to miss a beat of it. Ford […]
Celebrating Daytona’s ’50th’, a Baby Bronco, and the Eye-Catching Lexus LC500
Ford In the last few weeks, our coverage of the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 has picked up, with official information greatly outweighed by rapid speculation. That said, it’s been reported by mustang6g.com that the GT500 possesses an approximate base curb weight of 4,225 lbs. Slating the vehicle between the 3,890-lb Camaro ZL1 and the […]
’10 Most Stolen’, ‘Dodge Dollars’ and the ‘Most Powerful SUV on the Planet’
Annnd we’re back, AutoInfluence making up for some lost time with our first episode of the month of August, and all your current auto news headlines. Has it been two weeks? Don’t blame it on sunshine. Don’t blame it on the moonlight. Don’t blame it on the good times. Just blame it on […]
All-Electric F-150, Silverado Diesel & Why The Charger (Still) Rules
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all of your current auto news headlines for the week of July 26th. This includes the all-electric F-150, the Silverado 1500 Diesel, and California Emissions standards taking home a big win thanks to a few automakers in particular. In fact, let’s get that last one out of the way […]
Goodwood Festival of Speed & This Week’s Current Auto News
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 […]
Tesla on Fire (Literally), the American Made Index & Electrified Porsche.
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all of your current auto news headlines for the week of June 28th. And FINALLY. What a week it was! We have rumors of one iconic muscle cars’s retirement, FCA change-ups, Tesla firefighting, results of this year’s American Made Index, Porsche electrification and the rumor of one model’s death […]
How High will Truck Prices Go?
Today on AutoInfluence, we touch on one of the most oft-debated topic in recent years: the six-figure pickup truck (as often discussed in current auto news headlines). At the risk of using a phrase out of context to mark the passage of time, we were living in a pre-9/11 world when Ford first served up […]
Toyota Casts a Wider Net (in Terms of Autonomy & Electrification)
Today on AutoInfluence, we shine the spotlight on Toyota, and the wide net that they are casting to pursue leadership in autonomy. If you think back to High School, how well do you remember English Lit class? Don’t worry, we’re not here expecting you to recite Shakespeare, but you might remember the fact that – […]
J.D. Power & Spider-Man Walk Into a Bar…it’s Your Weekly Auto News!
Annnnnnd we’re back…AutoInfluence with a relatively slow week in terms of current auto news. And that’s okay, because it’s the first day of Summer, and you have better things to do, we’re sure. Hell, if we’re being completely honest, we have five racks of ribs, 10 lbs of chicken, 7.5 lbs of beef jerky […]
Fathers Day, ’Death Wobbles’ and Tariffs Dodged
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence here with all of your automotive news going into Fathers Day Weekend. But before we get to the individual headlines, a quick follow-up on last week’s threat of tariffs being placed on Mexican manufacturing – a story which all but moved forward mere minutes after we had posted the previous episode […]
FCA & Nissan Merger (plus Ford & GM Merger?)
Annnnnnd we’re back…AutoInfluence easing the month of May right out the door with this week’s current automotive news headlines. But first, let’s address the elephant in the room, the rumored merger of Ford and General Motors. Unless you’re living under a rock, those of you who follow our weekly headlines in real-time are […]