For the past 15 years, the Chevy Equinox has been ever-present in Chevy’s SUV lineup. Originally manufactured as a midsize crossover, today, you’ll find it in the small or compact range. The SUV craze across the world, particularly in the United States, doesn’t seem to be letting up, which means it’s up to manufacturers […]
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Tesla on Fire (Literally), the American Made Index & Electrified Porsche.
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all of your current auto news headlines for the week of June 28th. And FINALLY. What a week it was! We have rumors of one iconic muscle cars’s retirement, FCA change-ups, Tesla firefighting, results of this year’s American Made Index, Porsche electrification and the rumor of one model’s death […]
The Best Uses for a Chevy Silverado 2500 in a Big City
Many people assume that pickup trucks are only useful if you live out in the country or if you’re in a blue-collar industry. In reality, a pickup truck has many uses in big cities like Cincinnati, too. The Chevy Silverado 2500 is an especially good choice given the car’s features and capabilities. It has 360 […]
Mazda-Toyota Partnership to Make Alabama Fourth Largest Auto-Manufacturing State
While Hurricane Harvey may have caused a slump in car sales here in the U.S., Mazda and Toyota are betting big in 2018. A $1.6 billion assembly plant is slated to be built near Huntsville, Alabama, which when fully operational by 2021, will produce up to 300,000 vehicles a year. However, some commenters have expressed […]
The 2018 Jeep Renegade Delivers Everything You’d Expect From a New SUV
There are a number of impressive SUV options that are currently on the market. If you’re hunting for a vehicle that falls into this particular segment, you may find that it’s particularly difficult zeroing on a specific nameplate. Well, your decision truly shouldn’t be that difficult, as the 2018 Jeep Renegade delivers all of the […]
The Grand Perspective on Ford Focus
In the grand (no pun intended) scheme of things, you don’t always think of your grandparents as badasses. In this regard, they’re not entirely unlike a Ford Focus. Bear with me on this one. After all, when visiting a Ford Dealership, drivers might be quick to overlook the potential of a car like the Focus, […]
Chevy Explains Why Their Equinox Is One of the Top Offerings in the Industry
Have you zeroed in on the 2018 Chevy Equinox? Then this is a perfectly logical choice. The SUV delivers a long list of amenities and capabilities, proving why it sits atop the segment. However, you can read countless articles, but do you truly learn anything about the nameplate? Well, we’ve provided insight from the brand […]
Can the Acura NSX Change a Man?
As a kid, I was never really into traditional sports cars. While others were content to stare slack-jawed at posters of Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati, my tastes were a little more domestic. Less Italian passionate and more Detroit steel. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I didn’t have an appreciation for their precision craftsmanship […]
Why the 2018 Chevy Camaro is the Optimal Sports Car
We’re sure you’ve daydreamed of driving down the road in a new Chevy Camaro. Well, that will be a distinct possibility with the 2018 version of the model, as the vehicle is incredibly affordable (for a sports/performance car). With a starting MSRP of $25,905, many customers shouldn’t have issues fitting this car into their budget. […]
Chevy: Ideal for Dump Truck Upfitting?
The demands and expectations placed upon a dump truck are extreme, to say the least. Whether hauling sand or gravel, salt for road maintenance or used by landscapers and contractors such trucks are the backbone of our ability to get big jobs done. Hauling is only a piece of that puzzle. Considerations of payload need […]
Fondly Remembering the Fifth-Generation Camaro
The Corvette has seemingly been around forever, as the vehicle was first introduced back in 1966 (in time for the 1967 model year). However, even die-hard fans remember that the vehicle took a brief break during the early 2000s, as the model wasn’t produced for nearly a decade. After having last produced a new model […]
A Look at the Maserati Ghibli vs Audi A6
Like many ‘lines in the sand’, the division between coupe and sedan styling has become somewhat ‘dusted over’, as evidenced by many current offerings. One segment visibly influenced by this trend are midsize luxury sedans, with many upmarket automakers serving up a more progressive blend of sport and refinement. Two such examples can be found […]
Why the 2018 Sonata has us saying, “Well Played, Hyundai.”
As it edges nearer to the three-decade mark (in terms of its North American existence) the 2018 Hyundai Sonata carries very few reminders of the incarnation which first hit U.S. roads for the 1989 model year. But that’s not a bad thing, especially in light of the significant redesigns being enjoyed by both this year’s […]
The Dichotomy of the 2017 Mazda CX-5
In 2017, U.S. News & World Report named Mazda as it’s ‘Best Car Brand’. Having previously been recognized by the EPA as the most fuel-efficient U.S. automaker, these awards served as a road-marker in Mazda’s continual ‘zoom-zoom’ along with an elevated engineering sensibility. Showing no interest in sacrificing the cosmetic in favor of performance, Mazda’s […]
Before You Decide…
Unless you’re a staunch brand loyalist (which many of us are) there is an inherent challenge in researching Trucks For Sale in order to determine which one is best for you. The iconic nature of the ‘big 3’ compels many prospective buyers to default to the likes of Ford, GM, and RAM but enticing upstarts […]
Cars You Can Find For a Steal (See What We Did There?)
So you’re in, or around, Denver and are looking for a used car. Once you’ve tackled the decision not to follow the masses and default to a Subaru Outback, Toyota Camry or Chevy Silverado you’re halfway there. But this is where the real search begins. When looking for Used Cars in Denver drivers are likely […]
Five 2018 Ford F-150 Features That Will Make You Go “Ooo”
This might sound a bit silly, but we’re sure you’re familiar with the sentiment. If you’ve ever purchased a new vehicle before, we’re sure you’ve come across a number of amenities that pop out and make you go “ooo.” Whether it be technological features, performance specs, or color options, there’s always at least one attribute […]
He Who Considered a Kia
Check your phone, or watch. Grab your pen. Mark your calendar. Why? Because I’m about to say something I never thought I’d say, and may never say again. “I’m excited about a KIA.” There. I have to say it…summoning up the willpower to utter those four words (especially in a public forum) rank right up […]
Three Sides of the Chevy Silverado
While the Ford F-Series may reign supreme in terms of overall truck sales, there’s no debating that fact that Chevy proves more popular than Ford in many areas of the United States. In fact, from the streets of Cincinnati to the mile-high roads of Denver, the Silverado sits confidently as a favorite of many American […]
Ford Fiesta: For The Young (and Young-at-Heart)
If there is a vehicle class that I’ve always felt a detachment from, it is (without a doubt) the subcompact segment. Granted, I like my cars a little on bigger side with more assurance of performance in terms of horsepower and torque, so it’s safe to say that I’m just not part of the subcompact […]