Picking out a new car is never easy, but picking the style of car you want to buy should be. SUVs are a very popular option, though their price tag tends to inspire buying them used. SUVs provide a versatile option for those who are looking to do a little more than just driving […]
Category: SUVs
Up Close and Personal with the 2019 Chevy Blazer
The sports utility vehicle or SUV could arguably be considered the most popular kind of vehicle on the market today. Of the top-selling vehicles on the market today, SUVs make up a majority. Recognized for their utility, power, and overall comfort, the SUV body type is popular for good reason. And as these vehicles transition […]
Why Buy a Used SUV?
Sport Utility Vehicles have taken over sedans and other cars as the most popular vehicles on the road. More than half of the automobile market is now SUVs, and that number is about to climb substantially higher. The major American automakers are discontinuing many of their car lines and focusing their time and money […]
Scratching The Itch: Buying Used SUVs
It’s hard to find someone who isn’t passionate about SUVs: Most people either love them or hate them. Briefly viewed as a passing fad, annual sales of new SUVs rose from $5.6 million to $8.3 million between 2007 and 2017, compared with car sales dropping from $7.9 million to $6.1 million during the same period. […]
Which GMC SUV Reigns Supreme
Being tasked with exploring the lineup of GMC SUVs is, in many ways, an exercise in giving credit where it’s due. In 2019, it’s basically pointless to argue the enduring appeal of the SUV segment, be it directed at traditional full-size offerings or those of the modern crossover format. Even if (like me) you’re rarely […]
How to Choose Between The 2019 GMC Terrain vs 2019 Honda CR-V
Choosing the perfect vehicle can seem tricky, especially if you’re choosing between vehicles in a crowded class like the compact SUV class. Two SUVs that commonly compared from this class are the 2019 GMC Terrain vs 2019 Honda CR-V. Both vehicles offer their own unique set of strengths, as well as a few shortcomings. […]
It’s ‘HEMI DAY’! (and there’s a Hellephant in the Room…)
Annnnd we’re back, AutoInfluence on Friday, April 26th with all the automotive news headlines you could ask for, while celebrating a holiday that (we think) deserves to be made into a three-day weekend. But we’ll get back to that in a few minutes…let’s get down to the news! Ford As we’ve reported time and […]
The 2019 Mid-size SUV Showdown: Buick Encore vs Hyundai Kona
According to a 2017 study done by JATO Dynamics, the overall popularity of SUVs is on a steady rise. Between 2014 and 2017, global SUV sales increased dramatically, raising their market share from 22.4% to 34% within those three short years. Now with more options than ever in this booming market, the innovation and […]
A Friendly Rivalry: 2019 Chevy Tahoe vs 2019 GMC Yukon
Imagine an SUV that comfortably fits your family of seven, plus your dog. Everyone’s luggage stacks neatly in the rear cargo space with ease. With your boat hitched to the back, you head off to the lake a few hours away. On the trip, everyone is happily watching videos or taking pictures. No one’s […]
A Legendary Journey with the 2019 Buick SUV Lineup
If you’ve ever read a fantasy novel like the Lord of the Rings while thinking about cars, trucks, and SUVs, then perhaps you have wondered what kind of character each vehicle would represent. No? Maybe that’s just me. No matter – it’s time to answer this important question, at least in part, and take […]
2018 Chevy Equinox vs. 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport – Who Gets The Job?
Buying an SUV is like being a boss and interviewing possible employees. Just like an employee you want your SUV to be reliable, flexible, hardworking, and always ready to make a good representation. So, to get the right answers to determine these elements, you need to ask the right questions. With the 2018 Chevy Equinox […]
Choosing Between A Van And An SUV
If you have a large family, you know full well just how difficult the daily grind can be. One person has to be one place while someone else needs to go halfway across town at almost the same time. If you are lucky, the required destinations will magically line up so you can be […]
Family Adventures in the 2018 Chevy Equinox
The 2018 Chevy Equinox is quite a capable vehicle during the daily commute. Excelling in urban environments where you have to get the family to different spots in a single trip, this SUV likes to move around. So much so, in fact, that it is also great for longer trips that fall into the category […]
5 Reasons Why the 2018 Chevy Equinox Might Be Right for You
There are few things that I dislike more than a crossover; but if there’s one thing that earns that (barely) coveted status, it would a subcompact crossover. That said, there are a few possible exceptions that manage to duck just about every criticism that I have. One such example comes in the form of the […]
The Best SUV (From an SUV-Hater)
On more than one occasion, I’ve been open about my general disdain for crossover and SUV styling. So, when asked for my thoughts on the Best SUV being offered up for the 2018 model year, I’ll be honest…my initial response would normally have been ‘meh’. At the end of the day, I’ll never be a […]
Where did the Crossover SUV Come From?
Sport Utility vehicles have been around for a long time now. The different shapes, styles, and designs that car companies manufacture these days seem to be almost endless. From the massive Chevrolet Suburban to the Mini Cooper’s small Countryman, as well as every size in between. There is no doubt that if you are in […]
Why this Chevy SUV is the Perfect Choice
There are a lot of worthy candidates in the SUV market, an abundance that is excellent for customers. Since there are so many competent offerings, prospective buyers can take the time to investigate which option is best for them. If you don’t have a ton of time to invest in your car search, then we […]
Want a Chevy Truck or SUV? How About a $10,000 Discount?
Looking to buy a Chevrolet truck or SUV? Well, the time is now! That’s not supposed to be sales-pitchy or gimmicky — I’m dead serious. General Motors Company (GMC), the parent company of Chevrolet, has recently announced some serious discounts, on an extreme level. Currently, the brand is offering incentives as high as $10,000 for some […]