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What Can Jeep Connect Give You in the Grand Cherokee?

What Can Jeep Connect Give You in the Grand Cherokee?

Have you ever been excited about your new ride only to find you’re not certain what half the advertised features do? You’re happy with your new purchase, but there’s a nagging sense you’re missing out. Do you ever have the feeling you’re not using your vehicle’s full potential? You know you have tech at your […]

by Donald McCarthy | January 23, 2024January 4, 2024
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Battle of the Brands: Kia vs Hyundai

Battle of the Brands: Kia vs Hyundai

Both Kia and Hyundai are Korean automobile companies that have made their stamp on the automotive world by providing quality, fuel-efficient vehicles at very reasonable prices. Over the past couple of decades, both brands have made steady progress infiltrating areas of the market they previously weren’t known for, from trucks to luxury vehicles to sports […]

by Donald McCarthy | January 6, 2024January 11, 2024
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Best vs. Best: Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado

Best vs. Best: Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado

When it comes to trucks, the Ford F-150 and the Chevy Silverado are the cream of the crop. Both trucks have devoted followers who believe there’s never been a better pickup truck. Thanks to this, the F-150 and the Silverado have become defining images of American labor, and it’s labor that’s their main focus. While […]

by Donald McCarthy | December 13, 2023November 30, 2023
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Luxury in Trucks: Comparing the Chevy Silverado and Ram 1500

Luxury in Trucks: Comparing the Chevy Silverado and Ram 1500

When it comes to pickup trucks, capability is the most discussed quality by both sellers and buyers. When you have a vehicle like the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500, which can tow up to 13,300 pounds and carry a payload of up to 2,260 pounds, you’re probably going to brag about that as often as you […]

by Donald McCarthy | December 5, 2023November 15, 2023
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Suffering From Humidity? Make Sure Your Car Isn’t, Too

Suffering From Humidity? Make Sure Your Car Isn’t, Too

“It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity” is a cliched expression that’s nonetheless quite accurate. Ask anyone who lives in a tropical climate, and they’d likely tell you they’d be happy with a higher temperature if the humidity would break. High humidity can make even moderate temperatures feel oppressive and ruin your weekend outdoor plans. […]

by Donald McCarthy | November 19, 2023October 30, 2023
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The Numerous Packages of the 2024 Chevy Equinox

The Numerous Packages of the 2024 Chevy Equinox

Packages are an underrated way of upgrading your vehicle. While consumers tend to focus on trims, packages can be just as valuable a way to improve your driving experience. Not only will a package allow your vehicle to match your needs, but it’ll do so in a way that’s less expensive than a higher trim […]

by Donald McCarthy | October 20, 2023September 29, 2023
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Location Matters: The Exclusivity of the New Lexus TX

Location Matters: The Exclusivity of the New Lexus TX

When you see a 2024 Lexus TX for sale, you might be interested to know there’s a unique selling point to this three-row luxury SUV. Where the Lexus TX is being manufactured and the market it’s designed for will make this new SUV a hot commodity, and potentially change the industry. The Lexus name has […]

by Donald McCarthy | October 3, 2023September 26, 2023
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The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Brings the Past Back to Life

The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Brings the Past Back to Life

If you stop by your local Ford dealer, you’re sure to spot the new 2024 Ford Bronco Sport sitting on the lot. It’s a slightly smaller version of the regular Ford Bronco, but it comes with plenty of capability and a sportier look. It should not be confused with being a trim of the Bronco, […]

by Donald McCarthy | September 23, 2023October 2, 2023
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The Ford Maverick vs the Hyundai Santa Cruz: Who Wins the Battle of the Interior?

The Ford Maverick vs the Hyundai Santa Cruz: Who Wins the Battle of the Interior?

When pickup trucks started taking the market by storm after World War II, they gained a reputation for effective labor but austere interiors. No one bought a pickup truck because of the inside’s design and certainly not for spaciousness; they bought one because they needed to do towing or hauling for work. Flash forward to […]

by Donald McCarthy | September 15, 2023August 17, 2023
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The 2023 Chevy Equinox LS’ Teen Driver Tech Will Please Parents

The 2023 Chevy Equinox LS’ Teen Driver Tech Will Please Parents

When buying a new vehicle, those with families often have to consider that their kids may soon be behind the wheel of the family’s latest ride. Whether a teen is driving alone or just using the vehicle for practice, you want to remember a vehicle’s safety and navigation features if you expect a young driver […]

by Donald McCarthy | September 8, 2023September 11, 2023
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The History of Acura is the History of Luxury

The History of Acura is the History of Luxury

Are you looking for a luxury ride? Thanks to recent market fluctuations, you will likely find a great one at a used car dealer. Thanks to a disrupted supply chain that affected the automotive industry in 2021 and 2022, used cars are in hot demand. You can find any style of car you want on […]

by Donald McCarthy | September 5, 2023August 17, 2023
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How the 2024 Honda CR-V Aims to Become Even More Versatile

How the 2024 Honda CR-V Aims to Become Even More Versatile

Last year, Honda’s acclaimed SUV, the CR-V, entered its sixth generation, signaling even more improvements to its already best-selling compact vehicle. Now, for the 2024 model, a few tweaks have been made to make the sixth generation better than ever. If you were impressed by the 2023 CR-V, you’re going to be bowled over by […]

by Donald McCarthy | August 19, 2023July 26, 2023
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How the Nissan Rogue Offers An Efficient and Family-Friendly SUV Solution

How the Nissan Rogue Offers An Efficient and Family-Friendly SUV Solution

We clearly remember driving past the local gas station each morning last year and seeing prices climb higher and higher daily. This became a troublesome issue for all drivers, but it especially became an issue for those with families. When you have a few kids, and they all have different sporting events to go to, […]

by Donald McCarthy | July 14, 2023June 22, 2023
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The 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500: Which Has the More Effective Bed?

The 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500: Which Has the More Effective Bed?

Any car aficionado knows nothing is more fun than making comparisons. Just like sports fans debating over what player would come out on top in a hypothetical matchup, automobile fans like to talk about which model can tow more or get faster off the line. With pickup trucks, there are also beds to compare. We’re […]

by Donald McCarthy | July 12, 2023July 3, 2023
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Mixing Safety and Comfort: Some SUVs are Made for the Family

Mixing Safety and Comfort: Some SUVs are Made for the Family

If you’re someone who has a family, especially a family with young children, then safety features are likely at the top of your list when you’re in the market for a new ride. On the bright side, advances in automotive technology have resulted in massive safety strides. The leap in features from a vehicle even […]

by Donald McCarthy | June 26, 2023June 21, 2023
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The Electric Vehicle Revolution: Is It Real This Time?

The Electric Vehicle Revolution: Is It Real This Time?

Most revolutions fail. For every American Revolution or Russian Revolution, there are many more that peter out. One such failed revolution wasn’t a political one, but an electric one: the electric vehicle revolution at the turn of the millennium. If you were reading the automobile news in the early 2000s, you know electric vehicles started […]

by Donald McCarthy | June 20, 2023August 5, 2024
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Looking For a New Car? Explore the Online Used Car Market

Looking For a New Car? Explore the Online Used Car Market

The car industry has been in a state of flux, to put it lightly, over the past couple years. As manufacturers and buyers alike have put up with supply chain shortages, we’ve seen car prices (not to mention gas prices) jump all over the place. As someone who recently had to navigate the car sales […]

by Donald McCarthy | June 4, 2023May 23, 2023
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A Look at the Ford Explorer’s Innovative Multicontour Seating

A Look at the Ford Explorer’s Innovative Multicontour Seating

The 2023 Ford Explorer brags of road trip-ready seats, offering exceptional comfort for those long drives on the highway. It’s a nice-sounding title, but does it mean anything? Turns out it does. It’s not just a marketing slogan, as you might have first suspected. These multicontour seats with Active Motion are specially designed to make […]

by Donald McCarthy | May 31, 2023June 8, 2023
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The 2023 Chevy Camaro Makes an Argument for Sports Cars

The 2023 Chevy Camaro Makes an Argument for Sports Cars

Sports cars look better than ever. Sleeker and stylish, they often give off a futuristic aura that makes them ooze cool. Their sales, however, have seen better days. Significantly better days. Across the board, sales of sports cars are on the decline. Some manufacturers have begun discontinuing certain lines of sports cars, much to the […]

by Donald McCarthy | May 30, 2023May 5, 2023
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Why Do Midsize SUVs Continue to Sell Like Hotcakes?

Why Do Midsize SUVs Continue to Sell Like Hotcakes?

Anytime you take to the road, you’re going to see a midsize SUV within a couple of minutes–assuming you’re not already driving one. You can’t miss ‘em. When I glance down my block, I see at least seven midsize SUVs parked… and that’s on a slow day. When I drive by my nearby Chevy dealer, […]

by Donald McCarthy | May 7, 2023May 1, 2023
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