The dramatic arc is a cornerstone of the literary world. It all starts with the exposition, setting the scene for the story before an inciting incident ratchets up the action to an eventual climax, resolution, and eventually a satisfying denouement that ties up all the loose ends. If the modern auto industry followed this well-worn […]
When it comes to trucks, Ford is well within its comfort zone. The brand’s full-size F-150 is easily the country’s best-selling truck and—along with the Super Duty, midsize Ranger, and all-electric Lightning—has helped to build one of the most versatile lineups in today’s market. That said, there has been one glaring omission. Ford retired the […]
In today’s increasingly connected world, our cars, trucks, and SUVs aren’t just a way to get around; they also serve as mobile offices, entertainment centers, and even personal assistants. This is largely accomplished through a vehicle’s infotainment system, which leverages the latest and greatest in mobile tech to fuse our vehicles with the apps, features, […]
If you’re searching for used cars for sale, you might find yourself asking, “Where did they all go?” As the industry continues to embrace crossovers and carries on with its steady march towards electrification, traditional cars are becoming harder to find than ever before. As recently as 2018, car sales represented 22 percent of the […]
They say change is the only constant, and that’s certainly true in the auto industry. From hybrid and all-electric models to self-driving vehicles, widespread automation, and new specialty models, there can be a lot to keep up with when you’re in the market for your next vehicle. One undeniable trend would have to be the […]
Imagine you’ve been stranded on a remote island in the Indian Ocean for the past 39 days. In that time, you’ve been forced to eat bug larvae, compete in grueling challenges, and even listen to your fellow castaways play ukulele. Despite disturbing the rest of the group with your predilection for nudity, you manage to […]
The EV market has certainly been on the upswing in the decade and a half since the Tesla Roadster and Nissan LEAF first hit the market, with a record 1.1 million EVs sold in 2023 alone. That represents a staggering 46% increase over the previous year, but the transition to the all-electric segment hasn’t always […]
Ralph Nader wore plenty of hats during his long career. The political activist, author, environmentalist, consumer advocate, and attorney is most well-known for his four failed presidential bids between 1996 and 2008, but among certain Detroit-based auto executives, he’ll go down in history as the man who killed the Chevrolet Corvair. Released in 1960, Chevy’s […]
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then a car’s headlights might serve a similar function. From dull, no-nonsense designs to sportier, more unique iterations, you can learn a lot about a car, truck, or SUV based on little more than its headlights. Their design can be a divisive topic in today’s auto […]
Rumors of a track-focused Toyota Supra have been swirling since 2018 when chief engineer Tetsuya Tada casually floated the possibility in an interview. “I would like to see something like that eventually. We are preparing for it,” said Tada. This short quote set off years of anticipation among the Toyota faithful. This was reinforced in […]
When the first Toyota Prius silently rolled into the American consciousness in 2000, it was hard to imagine a day when hybrid and all-electric vehicles would come for the pickup segment. A lot can change over the course of a few decades, but even in the new, increasingly EV-friendly market, Tesla’s Cybertruck still caught many […]
While the “Worst Cars Ever Made” series has allowed us to take a look back at some of the most infamous and amusingly bad models in automotive history, some tales are a little heavier than others. The Yugo certainly had its problems, but ill-advised American import aside, it largely lived up to its goal of […]
In the world of American high-performance vehicles, few names carry as much weight as Corvette. Since it debuted in 1953, the luxury sports car has won countless hearts and minds to become the most emblematic model of its time. Some credit this reputation to the Corvette’s unprecedented power, while others are drawn in by the […]
Few vehicles can match the pure cargo space, passenger capacity, and utility of a full-size SUV. While the market has been skewing towards smaller crossovers as of late, there will always be a place for full-size SUVs. They might not be able to match crossovers in terms of pure efficiency or affordability, but when you’re […]
The Geo Prizm—and the Geo brand as a whole—has become little more than a minor footnote in automotive history. First debuting in 1989, General Motors’ compact sub-brand was conceived as a way of allowing the automaker to compete with the new wave of small, efficient compact and subcompact models emerging from Japan and South Korea. […]
There’s no denying Chevy’s impact on the world of NASCAR. The automaker has been a part of the racing series since its earliest days. The brand’s NASCAR roots date as far back as 1955 when Herb Thomas earned Chevy its first podium at the Southern 500 behind the wheel of his Chevrolet 150. Chevy has […]
Located just north of the state capital, Canton, Mississippi, is home to a historic shopping district, an iconic Georgian courthouse, and the Hickory Street juke joints that have contributed so much to the state’s rich blues music history—but the skyline’s most prominent feature would probably have to be a colossal white water tower emblazoned with […]
While many concept cars never make it into production, they often represent a sneak peek at where the industry might be headed in the coming years. Designed to showcase new technology or a new design approach, these concept models are a sort of blue-sky thinking for the automotive industry. The concept scene has been particularly […]
Some vehicles reach icon status thanks to their legendary performance, while others owe their notoriety to eye-catching style. An appearance in a popular movie or TV series could help a model go down in the history books, as could some success in a professional racing series. Then there are the models that become household names […]
They say all good things must come to an end, and some of your favorite cars, trucks, and SUVs are no exception. While every year brings a fresh slate of models, trims, and packages, it also spells the end for certain vehicles that won’t live to see another trip around the sun. Whether it’s due […]
