Market segments and market shares aren’t things most car shoppers think about when visiting their local dealer or scouring online auction sites for a used vehicle. Still, it’s an important factor in how the ecosystem of the used market manages the ebb and flow of available vehicles. If you’re a budget-minded driver who is navigating […]
Work trucks are known for their dependability. However, what you don’t often think about regarding work trucks are comfort amenities, convenience amenities, or even luxury amenities. These features are essential because they comprise a large part of the ecosystem of packages and accessories available for heavy-duty trucks like Ford’s Super Duty series. But are there […]
Electric trucks are slowly rolling out onto the marketplace and attempting to disrupt the current shopping trends. But there’s a big difference between an electric truck and the electric vehicles for sale in other segments, such as the electric cars and SUVs that have become increasingly popular. The only concerns for smaller passenger vehicles are […]
The 2023 LEAF marked a redesign for Nissan’s electric hatchback. It’s been in production for 13 years, making it one of the most notable and longest-running EVs currently available on the market. This is significant because it means that Nissan has had a lot of time to refine and modify the design of the LEAF […]
As an off-road utility vehicle that first graced the market back in the mid-1980s, the Nissan Pathfinder was a very different beast from what it is today. In fact, in looks and function the original Pathfinder was much more of a desert-explorer than the pedestrian crossover for families it later became. Even more to the […]
Bed-liners seem like a straightforward accessory for your Ram: you get it, you install it, and you call it a day. But there is actually a bit more meat to the bone of the bed-liner market and how it affects how you use your Ram, whether it’s the light-duty 1500 or the heavy-duty series. Bed-liners […]
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the hoopla over the latest model year Bronco because you’re excited about the newest features, the latest off-road mechanics, and more improved updates to keep Ford’s revitalized off-road SUV competitive and fresh. But sometimes it’s not about what’s new that’s exciting, but what’s current that’s exciting. In this […]
Right now, all the big news coming out of the major automobile brands seems to be centered around alternative fuel vehicles, and almost every popular Chevy nameplate is being turned into an EV. But an interesting development in recent years is that we’ve seen Chevy move away from offering hybrid models even as it expanded […]
The Honda Accord has been rocking a hybrid model since the 2005 model year. The hybrid edition of the vehicle has been an on-and-off again offering from Honda over the years, but more on than off. For the start of the eleventh generation Honda Accord, the company is positioning the Accord Hybrid as one of […]
Buying and selling a vehicle in today’s automotive market can be a really risky move depending on what you’re buying and what you’re selling. What sells well today might be out of fashion tomorrow, and what was super expensive yesterday might be dirt cheap today. We’re seeing various brands and models under the brand umbrellas […]
Summer time is when you whip out the swimsuit, flip-flops, beach gear, hiking equipment, camping tents, boats, jet-skis, trailers, and everything else in between. It’s the time of the year where you enjoy your hard earned cash and vacation or adventure someplace fun. Getting there is one thing, but once you do get there you’re […]
In the economic sports coupe category, we have popular favorites like the Mazda Miata, the Ford Mustang, the Nissan Z, and the Chevy Camaro. Among them, the Camaro still manages to hold its own with a great sense of identity and a penchant for staying fresh through longevity. While yes, it borrows a lot from […]
Competition in the full-size truck mark is beyond cutthroat. Every single model year is a race to outdo the competition in some form or another. While some companies focus entirely on boosting the power of their trucks, others focus almost exclusively on new trims or cabin features. In some rare cases, like the 2023 Ford […]
Before the pickup truck market was dominated by today’s generation of heavy-duty pickups—from well-known manufacturers like Ford, Chevy, and Ram—the landscape for the heavy-duty truck market used to look very different. In fact, most of the heavy-duty trucks of yesteryear were actually remarkably similar to their contemporary light-duty counterparts or were relegated to commercial trucking. […]
The Honda Pilot occupies a slot in a segment hard-fought among its peers. The crossover SUV segment has many great options to keep it competitive, but when it comes to three-row vehicles, where does the Honda Pilot sit, and how does it stack up against the competition? Well, the family-oriented utility vehicle has managed to […]
Light-duty pickups from the three big automakers are often the discussion of “which is better?” In many ways, it makes sense because of how tough the competition is in the light-duty segment. But things have also been heating up between the heavy-duty full-size trucks, especially as more three-quarter-ton trucks have begun focusing on specialization and […]
One of the more common traits of a heavy-duty pickup is to strip away a lot of the finesse and panache and focus almost entirely on being a utilitarian vehicle. This makes a lot of sense for people who want a no-frills pickup that can tow heavy loads, trailer large cargo, and carry thousands of […]
One of the more popular midsize SUVs on the market is the GMC Acadia. It takes a lot of the design cues from the GMC Sierra and morphs them into a very capable and equally luxurious SUV. But has that translated into actual interest from SUV shoppers? And are they as inclined to shop for […]
Outside of the Indy 500, how often do you hear about Indiana’s influence on the automotive industry? Sure, it’s a big event that motorsports fans love, but on the consumer side, things are usually relatively quiet. However, recently things have been on a major upswing for Indiana, and it’s not just any random upswing, but […]
General Motors was originally one of the few big holdouts on enabling California to make its own emission regulations, a change that will have a significant impact on the auto industry moving forward. In fact, it’s no secret or surprise that California’s zero-emission vehicles initiative (also referred to as ZEV) is set in place for […]
