When the 300-meter container ship MV Dali collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early on March 26, it seized headlines across the nation. It was a shocking human tragedy, with six construction workers losing their lives when the bridge collapsed. As the full details of the incident emerged, it also became clear […]
If you plan on shopping the 2024 Ford F-250 trim lineup, you’re going to notice something pretty shocking: the top trim is more than twice the cost of the bottom trim. The XL, the F-250’s starting trim, sits at $44,970 for the 2024 year, and the Limited, the highest trim, sits at $97,095. That’s a […]
The 2023 model year brought with it a wave of both all-new and heavily-redesigned vehicles, pushing the industry in fresh directions. Out of all of those models, six stood out as the most influential models in their segments. These vehicles are not necessarily the best selling, most advanced, or most capable models on the market […]
Looking back on all the new and redesigned motorcycle models of 2023, it can be difficult to decide which one is the most influential. We saw everything from updated powerhouses like the 2023 BMW M 1000 RR, which received aggressive racetrack-ready aerodynamics, to brand-new beginner bikes like the 2023 CF Moto 450SS, which awed reviewers […]
The Cherokee is among the most iconic vehicles from the Jeep brand, having earned a place alongside models like the Wrangler, the Wagoneer, and the original Willys MB. It was a part of the Jeep family for half a century and was among the very first modern crossover SUVs. However, it is now bowing out […]
What’s better than a day trip to one of your favorite places? What about a day trip in a comfortable, quiet vehicle that gets great gas mileage? If you’re looking for a fun, sporty-looking SUV that can take you and your family or friends on a quick trip without breaking the bank, simply visit a […]
You might say Dan has a problem, a car-buying problem. It seems like every time you see him; he’s in a different car. He’s owned six vehicles in the past four years alone and sometimes jokes that whenever he needs new tires, he just buys a new car instead. He also isn’t the type who […]
The 2023 Ford Super Duty is the latest escalation in the battle of heavy-duty trucks. With its all-new 6.7L High-Output PowerStroke turbo-diesel engine generating a somewhat ridiculous 1,200 lb-ft of torque, the Super Duty has leapfrogged the heavy-duty options from Ram and GM to secure its position as the most powerful truck on the market. […]
On February 14, Shoichiro Toyoda passed away at age 97. As a prominent member of the Toyota family, Shoichiro Toyoda was instrumental in transforming the Toyota Motor Corporation into the automotive titan it is today. During his ten years as President and seven years as Chairman, he spearheaded initiatives from the creation of the Lexus […]
The end of 2022 is here, and it is time to look back at the events of the past year. For the team here at AutoInfluence, the natural question is what vehicles have had the greatest influence on the automobile industry in 2022. The most influential vehicles are not always the best-sellers in their segments, […]
You don’t ride a motorcycle because you want to follow the herd, and the world of motorcycles has a bike for every rider. With such a diverse array of options, from sophisticated sport bikes to classic cruisers and rugged adventure bikes to affordable beginner bikes, it can sometimes be difficult to pin down the most […]
Walk into a Chevy truck dealer in 2035, and things are going to be quite different than they are today. Why? Because that is the date Chevy has set to eliminate all gasoline and diesel vehicles from its lineup. Now, 2035 is still over a decade out, and a lot could change in that time, […]
Diesel trucks are legendary for their power and durability. Names like Cummins, Power Stroke, and Duramax are legends in the automotive world, with heavy-duty truck owners swearing by the capability they offer. But diesel engines have never really found the same level of popularity in the world of half-ton pickups, and this short-lived segment is […]
We all know that truck drivers are resistant to change. After all, if you count on your pickup to make a living or trust your truck to get you home after a tough off-road adventure, you don’t want to take a risk on newfangled gadgets that might fail. That’s why modern trucks still rely on […]
Ford vs Chevy is a rivalry seemingly as old as time. In fact, you could even say that Chevy was founded specifically to compete with Ford, following William C. Durant’s failed attempt to buy out Henry Ford back in 1909. However, over a hundred years later, it is Chevy that is showing signs of faltering […]
Let’s say you’re either a) a busy, growing family; b) a bigtime road tripper with your buddies; or c) a season ticket holder and devoted tailgater. What do these three groups have in common? An opportunity. They’d all benefit from a set of wheels that not only fits everyone but one that also offers extra […]
It seems that truck manufacturers are in a no-holds-barred fight to see who can have the highest possible tow rating. The new F-150, for instance, now advertises up to 14,000 lbs of max towing—a simply ridiculous figure for a half-ton truck. When you see numbers like this, you might be a little skeptical; surely the […]
November 12, 2008: a date that will live in infamy for the unimaginably small number of automotive enthusiasts who are aware of it. That was the month that the death sentence was announced for automotive style by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). If you fondly remember the unique styling of the aggressive […]
The days when the Ford Raptor was the only option in the full-size performance truck segment are long past. In fact, ever since the introduction of the Ram TRX last year, the Raptor has almost become an afterthought as truck buyers everywhere drool over the idea of having a Hellcat engine stuffed under the hood […]
Today, more and more manufacturers are discontinuing their sedans in favor of SUVs and EVs. The domestic brands have been the most aggressive, with Ford leading the way and eliminating every car from its lineup other than the iconic Mustang (and even that name has now been applied to an electric SUV, much to the […]
