Two of the biggest news items in the pickup truck industry in 2019 dealt with two of the leading trucks in the industry. First, Ford announced a redesign of its popular F-150 pickup truck. This gave it a more rugged look while improving the interior for better passenger comfort. Not to be outdone, Ram […]
If you love Ram trucks, you’ve probably heard about the Rebel TRX rumors that have been swirling around the auto world. Well, you will be pleased to know that the concept for the Ram Rebel TRX has been approved for production. Not very many details have been released yet, and an official roll-out date […]
For eight years in a row, the Ram 1500 has been recognized by Consumer Guide as a Best Buy award winner. Ushering in the latest generation in 2019, the Ram 1500 underwent several changes that marked its continued relevance in today’s competitive market. Although still part of the same generation, 2020 introduced some desirable […]
The Ram pickup has been in production since 1981. At the time known as the Dodge Ram 100, Ram followed the same numbering as Ford for its lineup of trucks (although it used a “D” or “W” to signal whether the pickup was a 2WD or 4WD). It wasn’t until the second generation pickup, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Annnnnnd we’re back…AutoInfluence easing the month of May right out the door with this week’s current automotive news headlines. But first, let’s address the elephant in the room, the rumored merger of Ford and General Motors. Unless you’re living under a rock, those of you who follow our weekly headlines in real-time are […]
Annnnd we’re back… AutoInfluence with all of your automotive news headlines for this week of May 17th. Starting with… Ford Much to the chagrin of stateside enthusiasts, Ford unveiled the wagon-styled variant of the Focus ST, an offering that isn’t available in the U.S. Offering a welcome 58 cubic feet of passenger / cargo space, […]
Annnnd we’re back, AutoInfluence on Mothers Day Weekend with all your automotive news headlines since…well, since seven days ago. Why? Because we want to be just as dependable as your mom is, except you can damn well bet that we’re not gonna clean up after you. Ford / Lincoln While an official unveiling of the […]
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 […]
Annnnnnd we’re back, AutoInfluence with another round of automotive news headlines – this time for the third week of April. Of course this means highlights from both the refined presentations of the tech-centric Shanghai Auto Show as well as the New York International Auto show, and it’s American-sized portions of everything covered with a […]
Annnnnd we’re back! AutoInfluence here on Friday, April 12th making our way through automotive news headlines for the second week of April – leading up to the highly anticipated one-two punch of Auto Shanghai and the New York International Auto Show. That said, grab a drink and a snack, get comfortable, go to the bathroom […]
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 […]
The Ram 1500 recently saw a bit of an overhaul, with the brand releasing an all-new version of the beloved nameplate in time to hit a local Ram dealership for the 2019 model year. Their decision to revamp the pickup proved to be a smashing success, as the 2019 Ram 1500 ended up winning […]
For those seeking out a RAM dealership, truck buyers either count themselves among RAM enthusiasts or among those who have recognized RAM’s prevailing value, so often overshadowed by Ford and Chevy’s constant one-upmanship. Counting myself among the former, I recently found myself engaged in a conversation where a number of us were talking about what […]
Sometimes when faced with a tough decision, the best thing we can do is not look at the positives, but look at the negatives. The term “playing devil’s advocate” is basically about attempting to provoke debate by introducing an opposing opinion to a discussion. This has actually been a proven psychological strategy for aiding in […]
There are many reasons to buy a car: for ease of transportation, primarily, but also for the aesthetic of it, and the pure joy of driving it. Buying a car, if you buy the right one, can – and it’s no exaggeration – change your life for the better. For all car lovers, a Ram […]
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 […]
