Much of the full-size truck and SUV world—and the automotive world in general—is moving towards putting turbocharged engines under the hood. According to data from the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy and Research Nester, the percentage of new US light-duty vehicles with turbochargers has gone from 1% in 2000 to about 50% today. […]
General Motors has been at the forefront of North American automakers in the transition to all-electric vehicles. In addition to their oft-stated goal of only producing electric light-duty vehicles by 2035, they have motored headlong into the EV truck market, with the 2020s seeing electric versions of their Chevy Silverado pickup truck and its cousin […]
For more than 20 years, drivers in South America and elsewhere have gotten to experience the compact power of the Chevy Montana. Named for the 41st state, this small unibody pickup has acquired a legion of fans, and it’s widely considered the godfather of compact trucks, leading to vehicles like the Fiat Toro and Renault […]
When you’re shopping for a new car, there are certain options and features you’re likely looking for. You certainly are not alone when trying to find the perfect vehicle. There are numerous options you can get from the factory or the dealer, and some are more popular than others. For example, the “2022 Future Attribute […]
Going automatic has long been the predominant drivetrain option among American car drivers. CarMax reports that as of 2020, just 2.4% of new vehicles built for US buyers had a manual transmission. Yet despite the ubiquity of this transmission in cars, it has struggled to catch on among motorcycle riders. Many theories abound, from the […]
Nearly every part of a vehicle is important for its performance, but the transmission is particularly vital. True to its name, this component transmits the engine power to the rest of the drivetrain and the wheels. If the transmission isn’t working correctly, your vehicle won’t either. To keep your vehicle on the road, you must […]
The International Harvester Scout is one of the most storied nameplates in off-roading. From 1960 to 1980, more than half a million of these pickups and sport utility vehicles were produced, and they maintain a cult following among off-road enthusiasts and vehicle customizers. Together with the Jeep CJ and Ford Bronco, the Scout lineup helped […]
The automotive world continues to drive headlong into the world of electric vehicles. Although the growth rate has slowed a bit in the last year, the EV market share continues to grow. In 2023, about 25% of all new cars sold globally were EVs, with individual countries reaching as high as 90%. As such, more […]
Since its introduction in 1976, the Honda Accord has been one of the world’s defining vehicles, positioning itself as perhaps the ultimate family car. According to Honda, no model has sold more units in the US since that time. Furthermore, since Car and Driver introduced their annual 10 Best Cars award in 1983, the Accord […]
For more than 20 years, the Honda Pilot has been an important player in the crossover SUV market. Introduced in 2002, it was the automaker’s biggest SUV splash to date, and it remains their largest such vehicle. Now in its fourth generation, the Honda Pilot remains a strong contender, regularly selling more than 100,000 vehicles […]
Over the decades since Korean automotive companies entered the North American market, their perception has undergone multiple shifts. Initially seen as a “you get what you pay for” cheap alternative to established brands—emphasized by issues with early offerings like the Hyundai Excel—they eventually gained an identity as brands that offered affordable, reliable vehicles, albeit with […]
Some motorcycle brands, such as Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Indian, and Ducati, have long been synonymous with excellence. In recent years, though, riders visiting their local motorcycle dealer may have noticed the CFMOTO nameplate appearing more and more. Barely two decades after introducing their motorcycles to the US, this China-based powersports manufacturer has more than 300 […]
When Jeep began offering the Wagoneer for sale again in 2021 following a 30-year hiatus, it entered a full-size SUV market that was much more crowded than when it left. S&P Global reports that, as a percentage of the overall car market, full-size SUV sales have nearly doubled over the past decade, going from 1.9% […]
Electric vehicles are rapidly becoming a big part of the automotive landscape. Despite EV sales growth cooling off a little bit in recent months, a record 1.2 million EVs were sold in the U.S. in 2023, representing a record 7.6% of total vehicle sales. Plenty of new EV models have been introduced in the past […]
Vehicle technology is constantly moving forward. We remember when a CD player in a car was considered groundbreaking. Now, we’ve blown so far past this point that, according to the most recent estimates, nearly half of all vehicles have ditched the onboard CD player in favor of more advanced audio technology. The same can be […]
When you go to the nearest used Honda dealer, you may see some of their early hybrids and other vehicles available. The market for alternative fuel vehicles continues to soar with no end in sight. According to Precedence Research, it’s forecast to surpass $1 trillion worldwide by 2032. But while some automakers are scrambling to […]
For more than 25 years, the Lexus RX has stood as the pinnacle of the luxury crossover SUV segment. The RX stands for “Radiant Crossover,” and those who have driven the Lexus RX understand why it’s an appropriate name. Not surprisingly, more people visit their Lexus dealer in search of an RX than any other […]
For years, there has been speculation on when Chinese automakers will finally bring their vehicles to American soil en masse. They are already making huge inroads elsewhere—the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) reports the nation exported more than five million vehicles in 2023. This would make China the world’s largest vehicle exporter, surpassing longtime leader […]
The rapidly growing EV truck segment is getting another entry. The GMC Sierra, a nameplate with more than 50 years of tradition, is getting its first EV edition with the Sierra EV Denali. Truck enthusiasts can expect to find this GMC Sierra for sale sometime in the summer of 2024—around the same time as the […]
Before the end of this year, there will be a new kind of Honda CR-V for sale—at least on the West Coast. Honda is getting set to debut the 2025 CR-V e:FCEV, a technology-merging, boundary-breaking take on their longtime compact crossover. The “FCEV” stands for “fuel cell electric vehicle,” a technology that is gaining ground […]
