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 […]
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 […]
The auto industry is betting big on EVs right now. It seems you can’t swing a charging cable without hitting another EV startup or take a drive without hearing another traditional manufacturer announce that it is phasing out internal combustion engines. However, while Tesla has certainly proven that EVs are more than viable for luxury […]
Right now, it’s a buyers’ market in the world of automobiles. The industry disruptions mean that there are fewer new vehicles being made, and that means prices for used cars have shot through the roof. Depending on the model and condition, if you decide to sell your car today, you might even get more money […]
The modern automobile market is filled with hundreds of models from dozens of manufacturers. Every year, new models are introduced, old models are retired, and popular models are refreshed or redesigned. But in this vast, ever-changing sea of options, there are always models that set trends and define their segments. Not every model makes a […]
Automated driving is here – and we’re not talking about the recent release of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving 9.0 Beta. Pretty much every new car (and most recent used models) are officially considered to have some level of driving automation according to the industry standards set out by the SAE. While this is still not a […]
There are not many people out there who can say they have worked on everything from a 1920s Duesenberg to a modern tube chassis race car – but Sherman has. In the automotive world, technology marches on. Every year, we see vehicles updated, refreshed, redesigned, or replaced to meet the changing demands of drivers around […]
When choosing between a 2020 Chevy Trax vs 2020 Jeep Renegade, you may find yourself feeling conflicted. These two models are pretty similar SUV options with similar prices. Plus, both brands are great. These two models do carry a very different look though, as the Trax is rounder, and the Renegade is boxier as Jeeps […]
Kia has been rapidly moving up in the world. What was once commonly referred to as a “throwaway car” has increasingly become one of the most dynamic auto manufacturers in the world. Although Kia has yet to break into the big leagues in terms of volume, the vehicles that they are currently producing are every […]
The 2020 Chevy Equinox vs the 2020 Ford Escape is a battle worth paying attention to in the vehicle market. These two vehicles are not only two of the most popular compact SUVs on the market; they are two of the top three best selling American non-truck vehicles today. However, in the recent past, Chevy […]
