As a connoisseur of all things automotive, I can’t help but appreciate when car brands do something in an out of the box kind of way. With so much competition in the industry, being the most creative brand in the room will easily translate as the most successful in the room as well. Coming up […]
What? The CR-V has been completely redesigned for the 2017 model year? A new exterior appearance, newly designed cabin, better amenities…the list goes on and on. The funny thing is, buyers don’t seem all that interested in what the newest Honda crossover has going for it in terms of its most recent revamp. Rather, car […]
Toyota and Ford both recently assumed a very public stance against using Apple CarPlay and Android Auto technologies in their vehicles. Instead, the automakers are dabbling in the field of connected technology by creating their own smartphone to vehicle interface. Their bold and unpopular position on this hot topic is causing quite a stir in […]
Dating all the way back to WWII, the Willys MB — produced by Willys Overland Motor Co. — turned the tide of the war. Without the exceptional performance of, essentially, the very first Jeep, the Allied Powers might have experienced defeat. This would surely have rewritten the future, now our present. As thought-provoking as alternative history might be, that’s […]
Finding a car with a good design is important, but finding a car with a good interior design is necessary. That’s what the 2017 Mazda 3 is able to provide, and why it can punch well above its weight, and possibly get a few knock-outs on luxury cars with fancy (and much more expensive) interior […]
Why are you still waiting for the official Jeep Wrangler Pickup when you can have one now? Thanks to AEV (American Expedition Vehicles) you’re able to pick-up a Wrangler Pickup truck today. It’s a Wrangler-based Brute Double Cab, and if you have the means to buy one and have always wanted a Wrangler pickup, it’s […]
Good news for the green car market: the Volt experienced some record-smashing sales in 2016. Why is this good news for the green car market and not just Chevrolet? Well, considering how unpopular plug-in, hybrid, and EV models are with the American consumer, this means the automotive world is finally moving towards the green future. […]
Some more information surrounding the all-new 2017 Chevy Cruze Diesel has finally been released, and with it the fuel-efficiency rating. GM had speculated that the all-new Cruze Diesel was going to get over 50 mpg highway. Like any speculation, the projections seem a little farfetched. Some consumers and experts were hopeful, some speculative, and some […]
At the annual media event in Las Vegas (the one that precedes the world’s largest electronics show), Hyundai is showcasing its integration of Google Assistant voice command technology. Which will be linked to your Hyundai Blue Link Account, and used via Google Home to control various features. Naturally, anything that’s put out by Google has both […]
This is bonkers. These augmented reality goggles (AR) are created by an unlikely pairing: Volvo and Microsoft. The goggles are called HoloLens, and are a $5,000 computer that you strap on your head to enter the AR world. It’s the world’s first fully untethered holographic computer, and these goggles will serve a dual-fold purpose in […]
Whether it’s because of a more environmentally-conscious approach, advancement in technologies, the need for better fuel economy in vehicles, or simply a different generation of automakers with a different way of thinking — the future of the naturally aspirated engine is looking rather bleak. It’s downfall began when turbocharging technology first came on the automotive […]
Let’s imagine for a moment that you have the option between having a root canal performed, or heading down to your local dealership to buy a new car. Allow those two options to sink in, while you weigh out the pros and cons of each one individually. Both of these options are likely to leave […]
With the idea of self-driving (autonomous) motor vehicles rapidly becoming more of a reality rather than just a dream — primarily thanks to Volvo — some of you are probably feeling apprehensive. Or, at least, curious to see how they’ll work. Well, there’s always a few people out there who want to take things to the […]
The car market has never been so exciting to buy from as it is now in 2016. The used car market is booming and offers plenty of variety, while the new car market offers technology and safety that seems almost futuristic. As far as performance technology goes, that’s been evolving for years. For 2016 in particular, […]
There is nothing sweeter than passing your first driver’s license test at the ripe age of sixteen, and being handed the keys to your very own car. Spoiled teen drivers from across the United States have been basking in their entitled glory for far too long, but Chevrolet is putting a limit on their madcap fun behind […]
For whatever reason, GM and Ford worked on a 10-speed automatic transmission together. With GM being the parent company of Chevy, and Chevy and Ford being bitter rivals in the truck and muscle car market, this is not only hard to believe — but also slightly confusing. Why would these two companies decide to put […]
While the SEMA show might not be open to the general public, it’s still fun to look at and fantasize about the different concept models featured there. With last year’s show drawing more than 60,000 consumers, it only makes sense that a lot of automakers want to get in on the action this year, and proudly display their […]
Every generation born here in America faces a new set of standards we are expected to adhere to. Luckily for us Millennials, that bar is set comfortably low, allowing us to go about our daily lives as self-involved and entitled as we please. While the Baby Boomers and Generation Xers set their sights on the […]
The Off-Road Expo. Hosted every year at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. This is the place where the hottest Jeep parts for off-roading are displayed by hundreds of vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers. It’s been California’s biggest off-road exposition for years, and 2016 carried on that legacy. While there are too many to count, I’ve been able to […]
When I think Jeep, I think legacy more than innovation. Sure, the brand has created a considerable range of unique models since the advent of the Wrangler during World War II, but the utilitarian aspect of these vehicles calls to mind reliability, consistency, and an appreciation for the more bare bones beauty associated with the […]
