Not many vehicles these days focus solely on power. While automakers such as Ford and Chevy still bring plenty of muscle vehicles to the table, the automotive landscape has become crowded with compact SUVs and pickup trucks that would rather do a little of everything than focus on pure performance. Of all the automakers in […]
Let’s start with the most important thing about owning a truck: it owns the road. Little in life is as satisfying as knowing you have a vehicle that can tow anything, tackle any mountain, off-road like a workhorse, haul just about any gear you need, and even has all the comforts of luxury sedans. […]
It’s not enough that truck manufacturers make major changes to their vehicles. As a rule, truck drivers tend to be traditionalists, often sticking to one brand and model, with many loyalties passed down from generation to generation, like Yankees vs Red Sox, or USC vs UCLA. That is why it is surprising that Nissan […]
If you are in the market for a GMC car, truck, or SUV, the first question you are going to want answered is, “How do I find a GMC dealer near me?” It sounds pretty simple, right? Just turn on your computer or mobile device, open your web browser, and type in the search […]
The new 2020 GMC Canyon is a sophisticated and strong four-door pick-up truck. It is available in six different trim levels, starting from the most basic SL, base Canyon, SLE, All-Terrain, SLT, and eventually to the highest trim, the luxurious Denali. The SLE model offers a generous package of standard equipment for a starting […]
In the world of pickups, each manufacturer looks for little ways to tweak the design and offer unique features not found on other brands and models. While the head to head competition of pickups often falls under the hood and how much it can tow, some of these features often go overlooked. However, these […]
When it comes to sheer power and enhanced comfort, the 2019 GMC Terrain is hard to beat. Although the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport puts up a good fight as a solid competitor, it’s just not quite there yet. Before you take my word for it, let’s go over the features and stats of these […]
Comparing any two SUVs is often a real chore. There are so many out there, across so many styles, sizes, price ranges, trim levels, and manufacturers, that it may seem like an impossible task. Yet, here you are. You have decided to look into the 2019 GMC Terrain vs 2019 Ford Escape. You have chosen […]
When it comes to pickup trucks, utility is the name of the game. Sure, these vehicles can cart you from place to place like anything else. But few other vehicles provide the level of cargo space and power that a pickup truck can give. The pickup truck caters to a driver who wants their […]
Are you one of the growing number of people looking at a pickup truck as an everyday vehicle? If so, you have quite the market to choose from. Most every automaker out there has at least one pickup truck in its lineup, and some have multiple. Some are known for their pickup trucks and […]
When you get behind the wheel of a modern SUV there are a lot of things you ought to expect. Cargo space and durability are only the tip of the iceberg. When you examine what makes a great SUV ‘great’ with a fine-toothed comb, you’ll find that there are more factors at play. There […]
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all of your current auto news headlines for the week of July 26th. This includes the all-electric F-150, the Silverado 1500 Diesel, and California Emissions standards taking home a big win thanks to a few automakers in particular. In fact, let’s get that last one out of the way […]
Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls. Gather around as we discuss the title-fight that is the current midsize SUV market. The 2019 GMC Acadia vs Jeep Grand Cherokee is a battle for the ages. While both SUVs are more than respectable at what they do, these vehicles do have some key differences. When you […]
Did you miss us? We missed you. That’s right, AutoInfluence is back after a two week break and there’s plenty of current auto news to cover – from everyday industry headlines to the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Q2 Truck Sale shootout to the impactful death of two industry giants, there’s plenty […]
It is time, ladies and gentlemen, for two vehicles to do battle, to be pitted against each other in the arena of automotive bloggery. You’d typically have to go to a Michael Bay movie to see this kind of car-on-car vehicular violence, but not today; here the carnage is complimentary and the only thing […]
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 pickup truck exists within a league of their own as a master of utility, while at the same time offering a level of power that you’d be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. Drawing the attention of road-trippers, cargo-haulers, and horsepower junkies, it’s clear that the pickup truck isn’t going anywhere. Two vehicles that embody what […]
Drivers who are interested in space, style, and functionality have many options to choose from. When looking at the different vehicles on the market, GMC and Ford models often catch drivers’ eyes. If comparing the 2019 GMC Acadia vs 2019 Ford Explorer, potential buyers will notice that each of these SUVs have some similarities, […]
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence here with all of your automotive news going into Fathers Day Weekend. But before we get to the individual headlines, a quick follow-up on last week’s threat of tariffs being placed on Mexican manufacturing – a story which all but moved forward mere minutes after we had posted the previous episode […]
Annnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all your current automotive news headlines, as we kick off the month of June. So, let’s get down to business. Ford Beginning with the ticking countdown of President Donald Trump’s ultimatum that a 5% tariff would be implemented on all shipments out of Mexico by this coming Monday, unless the […]
