The auto industry can be a mercurial creature: one moment, station wagons and minivans are the ultimate family vehicles, and the next thing you know, everyone has an SUV instead. Throughout more than a century of automotive growth, evolution, and changes, one thing that’s remained a constant is the need for trucks by a relatively […]
Everyone has a mental image of what they consider the ultimate “status symbol” vehicle. In some cases, there are multiple models. For example, the vintage Corvette is what you take for a night on the town, but when you need to make an appearance at the office, you take the Bentley. For many drivers, these […]
The crossover market is booming. Every car manufacturer has at least one, if not multiple, crossover SUVs in their lineup. Some have been an instant hit with consumers, while others still have room for improvement. Chevy has stood out in the SUV market for decades by producing rugged and reliable vehicles equipped with a variety […]
The 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 comes from good stock. It’s a relatively young model, a truck that has not had the decades and pedigree that some of its competitors have enjoyed. However, its predecessor, the Chevy C/K series, built a legion of fans who soon learned the Silverado was every bit as good as the […]
While each year brings a fresh set of car, truck, and SUV models, there are always a few standouts. Whether it comes down to style, performance, tech features, or just pure novelty, some models simply know how to separate themselves from the pack. Higher-end performance sedans and good old-fashioned sports cars dominate our list of […]
Towards the end of the 1800s, automotive technology was taking off. Maybe crawling off is better phrasing—these things were not fast. Even so, the first accident happened long before cars became a part of everyday life. An inventor from Ohio, John William Lambert, purchased a three-cylinder engine and tinkered with it until it was a […]
The end of 2022 is here, and it is time to look back at the events of the past year. For the team here at AutoInfluence, the natural question is what vehicles have had the greatest influence on the automobile industry in 2022. The most influential vehicles are not always the best-sellers in their segments, […]
New car season is upon us, and you can now find the 2023 Toyota Camry for sale. A new model year doesn’t necessarily mean an all-new vehicle, but—even within a single generation—automakers will make yearly tweaks to keep their vehicles fresh. This is exactly the case with the 2023 Toyota Camry. While there’s been no […]
The 2023 North American Car of the Year award finalists were announced on November 17, 2022, at the Los Angeles Auto Show’s AutoMobility LA showcase. To the surprise of several critics, the 2023 Nissan Z made the final three. But why the surprise? Just one look at the new Nissan Z is enough to see […]
Who doesn’t appreciate the opportunity to save money, especially when it means cutting costs behind the wheel? Unfortunately, saving money on a vehicle often means lowering your expectations and settling for less. For some, this looks like shopping off the used lot when they really wanted a new model with the latest features. For others, […]
Any commuter knows the daily grind is tough, especially if you drive long distances to work. Whether traversing city streets or hitting the highway, it takes a special car to offer exactly what’s needed to get through the commute every day. Among some of the favorites in the industry is the Chevy Equinox, a compact […]
Years ago, Kia was regarded as a budget brand that cranked out cars that were cheap, bland, and lacking in features that drivers desired. Today, the automaker has an entirely different reputation, as it is becoming one of the most trusted names in the industry, with a slew of beautiful, reliable vehicles to choose from […]
In the current automotive market, compact SUVs are the segment that everyone wants in on. The market is absolutely flooded with the likes of the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Rogue, and Ford Escape. There are so many options to choose from that models need reliability, comfort, features, and individuality in order to […]
The Lincoln name is synonymous with refinement, sophistication, and opulence in the automotive industry, serving an integral role as Ford Motor Company’s luxury brand. But for many automakers, having a luxury lineup means skimping on its other offerings to ensure drivers with a penchant for the finer things in life are directed to the models […]
The Bronco earned its place as Ford’s most capable adventurer when it debuted in the late 1960s, but even its rugged design and penchant for off-road exploration couldn’t protect it from the industry’s vastly changing trends. By the late 1990s, demand for the two-door SUV dropped exponentially, leaving Ford to deliver an alternative–a four-door SUV […]
Sometimes you look at a vehicle and its trim levels, and things make sense; typically, there are only a few options, and the differences between them are readily apparent. Other times, however, you look at a huge number of trims, and the longer you look, the less sense it all makes, particularly when the names […]
We all want the best of both worlds; the ability to have it both ways. It’s like the old saying: we want to have our cake and eat it, too. Trying to choose a vehicle that can handle our daily job and then serve as a family car on the weekends can put us in […]
Full disclosure: I don’t own a Nissan. In fact, I’ve never owned a Nissan. Yet I’m impressed year after year with just how safe its vehicles are. Rather than take the time to contemplate what that says about me, I’m going to spend my time considering how it is that Nissan stays on top as […]
Are you in need of a heavy-duty pickup truck but want the latest features and safety technology? The Chevrolet Silverado HD has undergone a substantial refresh for the 2024 model year, with new models beginning production in the first half of 2023. The truck features substantial updates to the powertrain, interior, and technology throughout the […]
Full-size trucks have become the most popular vehicle class in America, with the top three best-selling models being pickup trucks in 2021. More and more family drivers have discovered the benefits of trucks, as these pickups provide capabilities that other vehicle classes can’t compete with. Also, trucks are just fun to drive. As a result, […]
