If you’ve seen a car commercial lately for a truck or SUV, you might have noticed a tone shift. The vehicle approaches the camera almost from above, pushing boulders or waves of water out of its way, almost like some indestructible beast. Power, intimidation, control, conquer…you can practically see that these were the “tone” words […]
Category: SUVs
Asking the Internet: What Do Drivers Want to Know About the Chevy Tahoe?
The internet is an interesting place, and among the plethora of knowledge it seems to include are commonly asked questions about many subjects. One of the most popular subjects resides within the automotive industry. The internet certainly delivers when you want to know everything from which car is the most expensive in the world to […]
Then and Now: The Safety Evolution of the Ford Expedition
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 […]
Small and Spiffy: The 5 Best Compact Luxury SUVs
Demand has steadily increased for vehicles that go farther with less gas. One way to do this is to purchase a hybrid vehicle—or go completely gas-free with an EV—and another way is to simply buy a smaller car. “Compact” is a word we see more often attached to vehicles. There are compact versions of everything […]
More Than Meets the Price Tag: The 2023 Buick Envision
There are a lot of things to love about luxury cars: the ridiculously smooth ride, the extra features, and the turning heads as you drive by. Then there’s the price tag. Just because you can spend the money doesn’t always mean you should. After all, that trip to Bora Bora isn’t going to pay for […]
3 Overlooked Used SUVs That’ll Get You Past 200,000 Miles
When it comes to looking at used SUVs for sale, you have a ton of options. The Sport Utility Vehicle is one of the most versatile automobiles ever created. It stands on par with the station wagon, the minivan, and the pickup truck as a combination of people hauler and adventure vehicle. They are comfortable […]
Practical and Adventurous: You Can Have It All With the Chevy Tahoe Z71
You’re faced with a predicament: you’re planning to visit your local Chevrolet Tahoe dealer but know you’ll have to settle for the adventure-ready Silverado ZR2 if you want a capable adventurer off the pavement. But what if you didn’t have to settle? What if you could have Chevrolet’s best-selling SUV and a competent trail runner? […]
The EV Future of the Mustang
At first glance, it looks like a Mustang with the iconic three-bar taillights and Mustang badging…but wait. Maybe the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E doesn’t look familiar. One of the first things you’ll notice when seeing a Mach-E on the road is the bodystyle. Unlike Mustang coupes of the past, the EV comes to us wrapped […]
A Guide for First-Time Off-Roading in Your Jeep Wrangler
Adventure is calling, but will you answer? America is a massive place, full of incredible off-the-grid possibilities. Lucky for us, we can drive just about anywhere. Long road trips, often across state lines, adorn the top of many peoples’ bucket lists. Whether it’s mountains, beaches, and deserts, we have it all within a reasonable driving […]
Budget-Friendly and Fully-Loaded: The Dichotomy Behind the 2023 Nissan Kicks
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, […]
Why the Nissan Rogue Is More Competitive Than You Think
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 Quest for Perfection, the Quest for Customization: Meet the 2023 Ford Expedition
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 […]
How Does the Mitsubishi Outlander Stack Up Against Its Competitors?
Compact yet spacious, practical yet refined, the Mitsubishi Outlander has a lot going for it, and it’s steadily surpassing its rivals in the Canadian market. If you’ve found a Mitsubishi Outlander for sale and are wondering how it compares to its rivals, this is an interesting topic because Mitsubishi defied trends when designing its compact […]
The Subaru Outback: Understanding the Trim Options
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 […]
While We’re Waiting: A Review of How Far the Chevy Trax Has Come
Let’s be abundantly clear: the Chevy Trax is not, nor has ever been, a bad vehicle. It’s just that in the past few years, it’s had a lot of trouble keeping up with some of the more exciting options in the Chevrolet stable. Granted, it wasn’t intended to keep up with the Corvette or Camaro, […]
Chevy Moves Further Towards an All-Electric Future With the Equinox EV
In the rotation of water cooler talk, few subjects are as exhausted as the skyrocketing price of gasoline. Think back to when the last time was that you did NOT complain about the pain at the pump. The more time goes on, the less likely we will ever see the cost of fuel significantly lower. […]
The 2023 Toyota 4Runner Is Here to Get Its Groove Back
It’s hard to believe the Toyota 4Runner is already 40 years old. The firstborn child of the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Toyota Hilux, the 4Runner has royal oil in its lines. Yet, in recent years the 4Runner has stayed somewhat in the background among off-road capable SUVs even as sales have exploded. But why? […]
Used Ford Explorer? Good as New
When you think of a new car, do you think of brand-new, fresh from the factory? Or do you mean new to you? The unfortunate reality is that being the first owner of a vehicle is a luxury…and technically a myth! Due to logistics and test drives, never before owned vehicles in dealerships typically have […]
Can the Current Tiguan Hold Market Attention Until Performance Models Hit America?
Volkswagen has managed to hit quite a stride in recent years with the Tiguan, a compact crossover that has managed to give the German brand a boost and a nice distraction from some of the less savory elements that may have besmirched the company’s good name throughout the years. More to the point, the Tiguan […]
Used SUVs with the Best Values
In the world of SUVs, there are a lot of options. As you pass by your local used SUV dealer, you may be curious about which SUVs provide the best value these days. After all, with all of the dependable models out there, drivers have their choice of a number of reliable vehicles that maintain […]