The new Ford Focus RS is one racy little number. Tweaked to perfection by the Ford Performance Team, the 2016 Focus RS is coming to one of your outstanding Ford dealers very soon. Well, maybe not soon enough. After you read about this coming automotive attraction, you’re going to want to get behind the wheel […]
Author: Amanda Silva
Chevy’s Aluminum Ambitions
In a classic spin on “Follow the Leader,” we have received word that one leader in the automotive world is following closely on the aluminum heels of another. Chevy is right behind Ford in its plans to rebuild its lineup, specifically the Chevrolet Silverado, out of aluminum materials. This, after Ford successfully risked re-crafting its […]
The 2016 Lexus RX 350: Luxurious Progress
Newly refreshed for the upcoming model year, the 2016 Lexus RX 350 is ready to turn heads. Already reigning supreme as Lexus’ best-seller throughout the brand’s 26-year history, the 2016 model was unveiled at the New York Auto Show and is expected to make its debut on showroom floors sometime later this year. Now in […]
It’s Almost Here: The Maserati Levante
The wait is almost over. In fact, the end is in sight. Or should I say, the beginning? It’s been confirmed that the 2016 Maserati Levante will be unveiled at Detroit’s 2016 North American Auto Show hosted in January. Although it will be a while before you can purchase the new Levante from Maserati New […]
Singing About Summer Fun in a RAM
Summer is an inspiring season. With the cold dull of winter finally behind us, summertime opens up a world of longer days and warmer weather, the perfect conditions for adventure. Summertime lures us to the outdoors, to get out and explore the world around us. Combine that enticing invitation with the appeal of a pickup truck […]
Chevys Celebrated in Songs
Few things perk me up more than belting out songs behind the wheel of my car. But imagine belting out tunes about the car you’re driving. If that car happens to be a Chevy, you’re in luck. It’s no secret that Americans love cars. And musicians love to celebrate them in song. But you would […]
SUV Showdown: Jeep Renegade vs. Mazda CX3
Full disclosure: I’m a Jeep girl. I’ve always been a Jeep girl. I drove a Jeep Wrangler all through college, later swapping it for a Patriot. My folks drive a Grand Cherokee. My sister drives a Rubicon. Jeep is just a part of the family. So, imagine my excitement when I set my sights on the […]
Lexus: Innovative and Iconic
Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota, has only been in existence since 1989. But in that short twenty-six year span, Lexus has solidified its name as synonymous with innovation. Celebrated for its top-of-the-line vehicles and bulletproof reliability, the Lexus brand is increasingly iconic. If you’re shopping for a Lexus in PA then you already know that Lexus vehicles […]
Buying a Used Dodge Caliber
Shopping around for a used car is a great way to save money. Unfortunately, it can also be a slippery slope. What looks like a steal of a car, might actually be a lemon. Lemons are costly. Without careful research, you might find yourself behind the wheel of a steal that ends up costing you […]
DIY Detailing for Your Dodge
There is some serious debate among the car community about whether or not detailing increases the value of your car. While I’m no expert, I can safely say this: it can’t hurt. Of course, detailing won’t fool your Miami Dodge dealer into believing that your car is worth more than it is based on a […]
The Chevy LUV – Trucks in Miniature
Everything is cute when it’s tiny. Everything. Think about it. Babies, Snickers Bars, even sloths are cute when they’re babies and those are not cute animals. And trucks are cute when they’re tiny. Just ask your Chevy truck dealer about the Chevy LUV, a truck in miniature, and you’ll see what I mean. The story of the […]
Great Reasons to Buy the 2015 Dodge Durango
Why is it we only want what we can’t have and we only appreciate something after it’s gone? I have a sneaking suspicion that there will be many consumers experiencing these emotions once they realize that this is it for the Dodge Durango. The 2015 Dodge Durango is in its final model year, though no […]
The Five Most Reliable Toyotas Ever Made
If you’re in the market for a used car, you’ve already made the right choice by choosing a vehicle from a Toyota dealer. As a brand, Toyota has long been celebrated for its reliability and dependability. For the eighth year in a row, Toyota was ranked the most reliable car in the world, by Consumer Reports. Known for […]
The 2015 Lexus NX – The Millennial’s SUV
This is one of those topics that invites some spirited conversation and debate. First of all, what is a Millennial and why should anyone care what it drives? As a word, the definition of millennial simply means, relating to a millennium, so one thousand years. Defined as a group, there is some disagreement, but Millennial is […]
Classic Spotlight: the Dodge Coronet
The Dodge Coronet, whose name translates as little crown, enjoyed quite the long reign, spanning seven generations of American automotive history. This was Dodge’s postwar baby, designed in 1949 and released during the 1950s and beyond, right through the 1980s. Just as the Coronet rolled from one automotive generation into another, if you were a […]
How to Save Money on Car Maintenance and Repairs
As much as we might love our cars, no one likes shelling out money for expensive repairs and automotive maintenance. Of course, it doesn’t take long for even routine service costs to add up. And while some repair fees might be unavoidable, there are some habits that you can hone to help you cut down […]
Facts About the Chevy S10
Every time I write about a car or truck, no matter the manufacturer or model year, I find that I am always treated to a history lesson of some sort. It seems nearly impossible to understand or appreciate automotive history without first understanding the larger history behind it. This is true of the climate […]
Benefits of Buying Used Vehicles
When you’re shopping for a new car, you have to start by choosing what kind of car you want to shop for. By kind of car, I don’t mean the make and model. You first need to decide whether it makes more sense for you to purchase a new or a used car. Even within that decision, […]
Keep Your Tires Cool on Summertime Drives
Now that summer is upon us and the school year is wrapping up, lots of folks will be planning road trip adventures and embarking on long-distance drives that will test their cars, especially their tires. Summer months can be tough on tires because the heat causes the air inside the tires to expand, and that expansion, if […]
AutoInfluence’s 5 Best Convertibles to Watch in 2016
One of the literary greats, and a personal favorite of mine, T.S. Eliot once said, “Sometimes things become possible if we want them bad enough.” Sometimes certain conditions, like automotive creativity and innovation, make those things even more possible, or maybe it’s just that certain conditions, like the weather, makes us want certain things more […]