The truck war for market dominance wages on between automotive manufacturing juggernauts, seemingly with no end in sight. Even the all-electric and autonomous driving future of automobiles cannot deter the consumer demand for mid to large size pickup trucks. The clear benefit of automotive companies focusing primarily on the pickup truck as their money […]
Annnnd we’re back…AutoInfluence kicking down the door to the month of May with all your automotive news. But don’t worry. We promise we’ll rehang the door once we’re done here (it’s the least we could do, since we forget to say hi to your mom in last week’s episode…) Ford / Lincoln This […]
The mid-size SUV and crossover market is a battleground of intense competition featuring a lot of different models with plenty to offer. Today we’re going to pit the 2019 Chevy Traverse vs 2019 Nissan Pathfinder in a no-holds-barred battle to see who comes out on top. Superiority can be judged in many ways; however, […]
The 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 is one of the industry’s premier pickup offerings, meaning the nameplate has already received its fair share of limelight. As a result, we’re sure you’re already familiar with how this vehicle stacks up to the competition, and we’re sure you know who wins the battle between the Silverado and […]
Annnnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence here with the latest automotive news headlines from the first week of April 2019. So let’s drop the hammer and get down to it. FORD Despite a 1.6% decrease in overall sales for the first quarter of 2019, Ford continues to increase the scope of their near-unchallenged leadership of […]
Small SUVs are a great choice for folks who are new to SUVs or who need something they can easily fit into their life. One of the biggest concerns a lot of people interested in an SUV for the first time have is that the large size of the vehicle will be hard to […]
Is it time to start looking for a new ride? Then we’d suggest turning your focus to the incredible 2019 Nissan Altima. Of course, before you head out to a local Nissan dealer, you might need a few more examples as to why this car should top your list. But with so many vehicles on […]
The 2018 Ford Edge vs 2018 Nissan Murano are both popular mid-sized SUVs, capable of delivering a variety of options to drivers. Each has desirable qualities. Each has some amenities and features better than the other. However, you can’t drive both at the same time. Which one is a better choice? That all depends on […]
For those seeking out a Nissan dealer, drivers are more-than-likely to find one or more vehicles deserving of their attention. And if you happen to be in the market for a new truck, the simple truth is that Nissan’s full-size Titan continues to gain footing and market-share, courtesy with its combination of iconic styling, confident […]
Finding a car that you love is a challenge all in itself. There are a variety of makes and models available in the marketplace, making it difficult to choose just one. To help narrow down your search, we’ve compared the 2018 Chevy Malibu vs 2018 Nissan Altima here. Read on to see how these cars […]
The full-size SUV segment is somewhat precarious when it comes to the changing face of today’s automobiles. On the one hand, they remain a throwback to oversized vehicle footprints of yesteryear in today’s more modestly-sized, eco-friendly world. On the other hand, they depict a sense of aspirational opulence that allows automakers to try their hand […]
At first glance, it might appear as though the 2018 Chevy Silverado vs. 2018 Nissan Titan have much in common. Unfortunately, critics and testers of these newer vehicles found out otherwise. The Titan attempts to strike a balance between luxury and heavy-duty, however, it misses the mark. Critics gave the Titan an overall rating of […]
We’ve all felt it. And whether you describe it as ‘Keeping Up with the Joneses’ or as a ‘hive-mind mentality, the simple truth is that much of our life is shaped by a desire to fit in. It starts when we’re kids, wanting the cool shoes, clothes or haircut that we covet from others. It […]
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 […]
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a hundred times: the truck marketplace is not what it used to be. Whether that stands as a good thing, or a bad thing (or falls somewhere in between) depends on your personal preferences. You may certainly prefer traditional American-built offerings, but the fact that you’re comparing […]
While the likes of the ‘Detroit 3’ retain a firm lock on American truck buying, it’s a fair statement to say the the face of the American truck market has changed. Part of this can be attributed to the physical change in the demographic, with trucks having long-since evolved past a solitary existence as beaten […]
If you’re in the market for a brand-new SUV, then you must be considering the 2017 Toyota Highlander vs. the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. Both of the vehicles are logical targets, as they provide all of the features and amenities a driver could possibly seek. Of course, when you begin to dig into the individual features […]
You really have to wonder what Nissan was thinking when it released the Nissan Rogue Sport. First of all, its moniker would lead one to believe that it’s the sport version of the extremely popular Nissan Rogue. Great if you love the Rogue, not so great if you don’t. However, the Nissan Rogue Sport actually […]
The automotive industry is currently flooded with SUV options. This certainly isn’t a bad thing for customers, as this means they have a number of models to choose from. However, it can be a bit overwhelming choosing between the various offerings. If you’ve started your research, you’ve surely debated the 2017 Nissan Rogue vs. the […]
Nissan has done it again by offering a sedan for well under $20,000 with the base model Sentra starting out at an MSRP of $16,990. Nissan offers a huge variety of Sentra’s – from the base model to the NissanSentra “S” to the Nissan Sentra NISMO, with a $9,000 price difference. Let’s take a look […]
