Does it feel like you see a lot of black cars on the road? It’s not just a feeling. According to an analysis by iSeeCars.com, approximately 22% of all cars sold are black, making it the second-most common vehicle color after white. Over the centuries, black has represented things like power, wealth, mystery, sophistication, and […]
As I sit here, Halloween is just around the corner. It’s a fun, spooky time of year, but in the automotive world, we’ve already seen spookiness that is anything but humorous. Several vehicle recalls have stood out for all the wrong reasons, being driven by issues that cause serious safety concerns for the vehicle’s occupants […]
Autonomous vehicles (AV) are closer than ever to being a reality. Despite development being slowed by multiple factors, such as the semiconductor shortage after the COVID-19 pandemic and getting the proper regulations in place, automakers are still plowing ahead on getting self-driving vehicles to market. Current predictions are that worldwide sales of Level 4 and […]
Of all the reasons to get an SUV, being able to store your luggage, equipment, and goodies is a major one. Even in the compact SUV segment, cargo space is key. In a 2019 study by Cox Automotive, 46% of respondents who were swapping a sedan for a compact SUV said having more cargo capacity […]
The demand for luxury vehicles continues to grow. Cox Automotive estimates that, in recent years, luxury vehicles have approached 20% of all US sales. Meanwhile, Fortune Business Insights is predicting the worldwide luxury car market will grow by more than 10% annually through 2032. Defined as a vehicle that has high-end quality, features, and comfort, […]
Saving a little fuel can do a lot for yourself and the world around you. Over the past year, as of this writing, the national average cost for regular unleaded gas has hovered around $3.50 a gallon. In some areas, it can get closer to $5 a gallon. Considering that the average person drives nearly […]
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 […]
