Automotive jargon can almost feel like its own language. However, as confusing or distancing as auto talk may be to those not in the know, a solid understanding can serve your unique interests…and your wallet. One who shows up to a Chevy dealer, for example, without at least a basic understanding of auto terminology is […]
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Chevy Bolt Round-Up: Production Set to Resume with New Tires and Expanded Charging Options
The new year holds a lot of promise for auto manufacturers. With new 2023 models on their way to your local Chevy dealer—and supply chain issues clearing up after some trying years, there’s a lot to be hopeful about. There’s a sense of optimism in the air that’s almost—dare we say—electric, although that could have […]
A Look at GM’s Grand Plans for Electric Commercial Vehicles
GM is hopping on the electric train (or truck, in this case) and wants everybody to go with them. In fact, they’ve put out a series of lively and catchy commercials as a part of their #EVerybodyIn campaign, showcasing how their plans to go electric include vehicles for everyone from ranchers to families to delivery […]
Chevy Bets Big on All-Electric Future
Chevy’s renewed commitment to its EV lineup couldn’t come soon enough for longtime fans of the brand. Case in point: when an all-electric version of Chevy’s flagship truck went live on the company’s website earlier this year, reservations for the Silverado EV First Edition were snapped up in just 12 minutes. As the segment grows, […]
Volkswagen Is on the Road to Autonomous Vehicles
In the not-too-distant past, self-driving cars felt like a pipe dream—something reserved for an unfathomable future. Today, the technology has taken off, and vehicle manufacturers are inching closer and closer to making autonomous vehicles a reality for consumers. Volkswagen stands out amongst others in its commitment to putting technology at the forefront. They even created […]
What Is Hands-Free Driving and Are We Ready for It?
If you’ve taken a trip to your local Ford dealer lately, you likely heard buzz words like “semi-autonomous driving” and “BlueCruise.” You’re not alone if you immediately think of the Jetsons and their flying cars. While BlueCruise won’t make your Ford fly, it just might be the next best thing. So, what exactly is semi-autonomous […]
Safety for Everyone: A Look at How Honda Prioritizes Your Safety Behind the Wheel
A quick trip to your local car dealer and you’ll discover that Honda offers one of the most impressive safety suites in the industry. Known as the Honda Sensing suite, this toolkit is designed to engineer confidence behind the wheel. Honda Sensing equips the new Honda lineup with a variety of tools to extend your […]
Dream Big or Go Home: Why Not Do Both in a CPO Chevy Corvette?
“I feel the need… the need for speed.” The famous line from Top Gun is an iconic moment in silver screen history when Maverick, played by Tom Cruise, lived up to his name as he pushed the F-14 Tomcat to its limits, defying authority and gravity itself. If you share a hint of Maverick’s need […]
How Honda Created Its Own Brand of Success
When Honda was established in 1949, the emerging Japanese motor company focused solely on building motorcycles. Only ten years later, Honda opened its first US subsidiary in Los Angeles, immediately establishing a style of leadership very different from other auto manufacturers. As the company unfolded its unusual approach to expansion, Los Angeles became the site […]
Out With the Old, In With the New(er): The Many Perks of Ford’s Blue Advantage
Is the automotive industry currently in a buyer’s or seller’s market? In a buyer’s market, supply is greater than demand, while the opposite is true in a seller’s market. Limitations throughout the industry mean there’s not a healthy supply of new vehicles, which lays the foundation for a unique market in which buyers and sellers […]
5 Rare and Classic Performance-Driven Fords You Probably Forgot About
Ford is always looking to the future when it comes to powertrains. The EcoBoost engine technology has really helped pave the way for fuel-efficient, powerful, low-emission alternatives to what used to power vehicles back in the day. Now Ford is going even further, changing the landscape of high-performance powertrains through the use of electric motors, […]
Blue and Gold is a Winning Formula for the Ford CPO Program
It seems that every major automaker has a Certified Pre-owned Program (CPO) for used cars it manufactured. The automaker will work its network of authorized dealerships to acquire, inspect and re-sell these used models as certified pre-owned vehicles, just like Ford does with its Certified Pre-Owned Ford dealers. However, while most of these programs are […]
Chevy Blazer and Trailblazer: What Are The Differences?
The Chevy Trailblazer and Blazer share a very similar name, but they are very different vehicles. Sure, they have several common traits, and they are both quality SUVs from an iconic manufacturer but don’t think for a moment that they are basically the same product. Taking a closer look at both models, one might conclude […]
What Are the 8 Biggest Advantages of Shopping for a Car Online?
If you need a new car but hate the process of going to a physical dealership, an online car dealer is your best bet for getting a quality vehicle off the internet. Sure, you probably have some trepidations about buying a car online. Are you going to get what you paid for? Are you going […]
Introducing…A Smart Way to (Ford) Escape
In this day and age, our vehicles are a necessity. For many of us, getting to work, buying groceries, and all of our daily duties are made easier by having a vehicle of our own. But many of us also lack an unlimited disposable income, which is why we have to be smart and savvy […]
A Few Fun Facts About the Funnest Vehicle Jeep Has to Offer
You may have clicked on this article simply because you wanted to know which of Jeep’s incredibly exciting vehicles is considered “the Funnest.” Or perhaps you wanted to know what kind of article uses a non-word like “Funnest” in the title. In truth, this may be the most fun (there, we fixed it) article you […]
Are Leather Seats Worth It? Not Exactly
What is luxury? The multi-faceted answer to this question means that there isn’t one discreet definition of “luxury” in the automotive industry. Even if you purchase a vehicle that includes an array of features that are considered luxurious, there’s one that often gets noticed first: leather seats. Many of us have become so used to […]
Why Cleaning Your Car Will Get You a Better Price When You Sell
You’re getting ready to sell your car, and you might still be on the fence about whether you’re going to sell it yourself or bring it to a dealership, but you know you want top dollar. Anyone in the market to sell anything always hopes to get the most money possible, and selling a car […]
Stars on the Road in a Ram
When you think of celebrities, what comes to mind? Designer clothes and flashy sports cars, most likely. These days it seems the flashier, the bigger, the more outrageous, the better. So it’s nothing unusual to see a celeb showing off their latest big dollar purchase on social media or bragging about it in a recent […]
Buying the Perfect Car: The Easy Method
So, you’re thinking about buying a new car, but you are a little nervous about where to start. There are so many questions involved like should you buy from a private sale, a dealership, or an online car dealer? You may not have ever gone car shopping before – perhaps you inherited your first car […]