The Nissan Sentra is one of the best-known compact sedans around, offering daily commuting sensibility, excellent value, and a dash of charm since 1982. I speak from experience on this, as the first car I drove regularly was a Nissan Sentra, and it did everything you could ask for in a daily driver. However, the […]
Automakers include a lot of measurements when they’re telling you about a vehicle. From horsepower and trunk volume to headroom, ground clearance, and infotainment screen sizes, there are many dimensions that they think car buyers should know. To be fair, much of the information they provide is useful. I certainly appreciate knowing the EPA-estimated fuel […]
I wrote about robotaxis for AutoInfluence earlier this year, but given how quickly the sector is evolving, it’s no surprise major news would soon pop up again. On June 22, Tesla officially jumped into the autonomous taxi arena, rolling out its service to select riders in Austin, Texas. Founder Elon Musk promised the service would […]
The list of U.S. states where vehicles driven on public roads must be inspected is shrinking. This past January 1, Texas House Bill HB3297 (originally passed in 2023) officially took effect, repealing mandatory state inspections on non-commercial vehicles. Then, in late June 2025, New Hampshire passed a state budget that includes eliminating its annual inspection […]
Imagine if you could buy a car the same way you buy presents for your in-laws. Hop onto Amazon, type in a few search cues, click a few buttons, scroll, “add to cart,” go through the checkout, click to confirm the purchase, and you have a car. For some drivers, this is a reality as […]
I’ve been writing about the auto industry for many years now, and in that time, plenty of unexpected situations have come up, and I’ve seen numerous complicated issues arise. Never in this time, however, have tariffs been such a huge issue for the auto industry; I don’t have to tell you that tariffs are impacting […]
Like a giant snowball rolling down a hill and getting bigger as it goes, Chinese EVs are gobbling up the worldwide market. The US International Trade Commission reports that between 2018 and 2023, Chinese EV exports grew by 1,016%, totaling nearly 1.6 million vehicles—more than any other nation. They’re also ranked second only to Germany […]
Part of the 21st-century automotive technology boom has included the rise of dash cam technology. According to expert estimates, between 10 and 20% of vehicles currently have a dash camera installed, and a 2024 survey found that up to one-third of people who will be buying a vehicle in the next few years want it […]
Although the news had been known for months, it became a crushing reality this past November. After an uninterrupted 28-year run, you will soon no longer be able to find a new Chevy Malibu for sale as Chevrolet has officially ended production of the Malibu for the second time. The vehicle initially ran from 1964 […]
If you’re thinking of heading to your local Toyota dealer to buy your next car, truck, or SUV, you’re probably already familiar with the Japanese automaker’s lineup. But how much do you know about the coverage that Toyota offers? Knowing about this coverage is the first step to taking advantage of its benefits after you […]
If you’re anything like me, you’ve definitely been stuck in traffic with someone while riding in their car and heard them exclaim, “Jeez, I wish I could heat up a slice of pizza right now or toast a bagel at this very specific moment in time!” There’s also a chance that you’re going to a […]
There are plenty of reasons to want a luxury vehicle, whether you’re trying to impress coworkers and neighbors or you spend a lot of time behind the wheel and want a plush interior that makes driving more pleasant. But, generally speaking, there’s just one factor that prevents drivers from going down the luxury path: money. […]
If you drive into the office every workday, then you probably put more thought than most into what kind of car you drive. You want to make sure you have the features you need to get the most out of your commute, like those that keep you comfortable and let you listen to music, stay […]
Luxury automakers seem to create their own languages when they name their models. It’s usually a combination of letters and numbers that make little sense to people unfamiliar with the brand. Case and point: venturing to a Mercedes-Benz dealer near me offers a front-row seat to the brand’s luxury and ingenuity, but I need a […]
Saving a little fuel can do a lot for yourself and the world around you. Over the past year, as of this writing, the national average cost for regular unleaded gas has hovered around $3.50 a gallon. In some areas, it can get closer to $5 a gallon. Considering that the average person drives nearly […]
There’s no denying that the auto industry has gone wild for SUVs over the last couple of decades while trucks have become increasingly popular for many drivers. This has left sedans, once the foundation of the auto industry, largely overlooked and even outright abandoned by many companies. This gives someone looking at used cars for […]
Since its introduction in 1976, the Honda Accord has been one of the world’s defining vehicles, positioning itself as perhaps the ultimate family car. According to Honda, no model has sold more units in the US since that time. Furthermore, since Car and Driver introduced their annual 10 Best Cars award in 1983, the Accord […]
Honda’s history of developing hybrids has been interesting. Every major automaker has tried to make hybrids, and Honda’s efforts have been a bit reserved, with a lot of false starts, brief stops, and revivals. While Ford and GM have made bold pledges to create hybrid versions of popular nameplates, and Toyota leads the charge, Honda […]
Are sedans a dying breed? With one look around, it’s undeniable that sedans are outnumbered. Trucks and SUVs rule the American landscape because we live in an era where “bigger is better,” and we’re always in pursuit of more: we want more features, more capability, more stuff—more of everything. And while this love affair with […]
If you head to your local Buick dealer here in the States, you’re going to find a lineup that includes a few SUVs and… that’s it. There are different sizes and different trims, but with similar styling across a lineup that only has one body style, it’s easy to wonder: what happened to all the […]
