Subcompact SUVs have been growing in popularity with families in recent years. Where a sedan-style car was once preferred, parents are now opting for vehicles with a little more cargo room, power, and capability on the road. SUVs are generally larger cabins built onto the chassis of a truck. This used to mean clunky […]
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, […]
As we approach the end of 2019’s first quarter, we’re seeing an endless onslaught of headlines related to automakers’ restructuring of their lineups around a more timely selection of models. Of course, this means the elimination of slow-moving sedan styles in favor of more popular crossover SUVs, a tech-centric focus on autonomous vehicles and […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Toughness, power, and utility define what makes a good full-size pickup truck, but figuring out which has the best properties can be difficult. Here, we’ll take a look at the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2019 Toyota Tundra to see how they stack up in terms of towing, hauling, performance, design, features, and safety. […]
Interested in a midsize pickup truck? Two vehicles in this class that are commonly compared are the 2019 Chevy Colorado vs 2019 Toyota Tacoma, and with good reason. Both of these vehicles are among the most powerful, capable, and advanced in their class, but only one can be crowned the winner in the battle […]
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 […]
If you’re in the market for a new pickup truck, you probably have some pretty specific qualities and characteristics in mind as you move towards a final decision. You don’t need to be told that this is a big decision, as you understand that it will affect the next several years of your driving […]
As the top-dog automakers continue to ramp up production on SUV’s and trucks, it is becoming noticeably harder to delineate one model from the next much less for brand name recognition to take hold and eventually sway consumer attention. Many of the heavyweights are looking to hold on to their signature nameplates in hopes […]
Toyota describes the 2019 Toyota 86 as a “Purist’s Dream,” touting all of the racing features you could possibly want from a new car. Well, they’re definitely not wrong with their assessment. The powerful engines help to back up this sentiment, as do the various mechanical inclusions. If you’re looking for a fun sports car […]
Toyota-lovers, 2019 is going to be a good year for you thanks to a solid lineup that includes a wide range of vehicles, both traditional and hybrids. Although the full lineup of Toyota vehicles this year is pretty impressive, in particular, there are some Toyota cars that deserve a closer look. If you haven’t […]
For many years, the Toyota 4Runner has been one of the leading names in off-road SUV design and functionality, and that reputation is well-earned. The 4Runner is clearly designed to travel off the road and handle just about any rough conditions a person might reasonably (or even unreasonably) want to drive through. Even though the […]
If you are looking at pickup trucks, unless you are only interested in heavy-duty models, at some point you will definitely come across the GMC Sierra 1500 and the Toyota Tundra. They are two of the leading pickups on the road when it comes to straightforward trucks that get the job done during the week […]
Toyota is known for its high-quality, competitively priced vehicles. And if you’re looking for a new SUV, you’ve likely considered what this reliable brand has to offer. Two of Toyota’s most popular choices include the 2019 Toyota Highlander and 2019 Toyota RAV4. But, what’s the difference between these SUVs? And, which is the right choice […]
Japanese auto giant Toyota is well known for their sedans, but in the U.S. Ford and Chevy often top the charts. Toyota looks to make waves in the status quo with the 2019 lineup of Toyota trucks. While they only offer two pickup trucks in the North American market: the Tacoma and the Tundra. […]
Toyota is widely known for the reliability and affordability of their vehicles, with easy maintenance that translates to low ownership costs. While everyone appreciates saving money, oftentimes it also means sacrificing quality. With Toyota, that’s never the case, and no matter which model you choose you’re sure to be satisfied. If you’re searching for a […]
It’s been just under a year since Toyota announced their intention of making half of their global sales hybrid or electric by 2030. Considering the automaker’s pedigree as a pioneer in hybrid technology, there was little surprise that they would be among the leaders in this strategy. This is especially true since Toyota’s contention […]
