If you’re like me and appreciate an easy-to-maneuver vehicle, you probably already know that compact vehicles offer a lot. They’re a breeze to drive, outstanding on gas, and you can fit into virtually any parking space imaginable. They’re also affordable, but overall quality can suffer. Many compact models lack the pizzazz of larger vehicles, and […]
Category: Trims
How Adventure-Ready Are the 2025 Sportage X-Pro and X-Pro Prestige?
Americans are seeking outdoor adventures in record numbers. According to the most recent Outdoor Participation Trends Report, 57.3% of U.S. residents age six or older, over 175 million people, take part in outdoor activities, and the average person does so over 60 times a year. While some of those adventures can be done within walking […]
Is the 2025 Tacoma SR5 the New Standard for Midsize Pickups?
It’s tough to pick a favorite trim of the latest Toyota Tacoma for sale. Each offers its advantages, whether you’re in the market for a value-packed trim in the SR, the Tacoma’s ready-built off-roaders in the TRD PreRunner and TRD Off-Road, a swift experience behind the wheel of TRD Sport, or the sort of luxury […]
Utility and Luxury Coexist in the 2025 Silverado 1500 High Country
Everyone knows that the Silverado 1500 is one of the most capable pickups in the full-size segment. Its hardworking reputation precedes it, but the question remains: can a pickup designed for the rigors of the working world offer a true luxury experience? While the typical truck buyer usually focuses more on power, towing, and off-road […]
Bidding Adieu to the VC-Turbo Engine: What This Means for the 2025 Altima
The Altima has been a staple in the Nissan lineup since 1993, and since then, this midsize sedan has become a trusted daily driver, family transporter, and everything in between. It showcases phenomenal ride quality, a refined cabin, and a spacious trunk that’s ideal for those traveling with more, which makes the Altima such a […]
The 2025 Jeep Compass Trailhawk Can Guide You to Your Next Adventure
Over the last twenty years, the SUV has become the most ubiquitous auto class on the road. You can’t drive anywhere without seeing families, commuters, and workers driving by in SUVs in all shapes and sizes. Drivers seem to just love the higher ground clearance, roomier interiors, and rugged design of SUVs more than conventional […]
Sleek, Stylish, & Sophisticated: The 2025 Toyota Corolla Helps Us Relive the Past
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but America is experiencing a wave of nostalgia. Toys from the 1980s are being reintroduced to stores, fashion and music are incorporating touches of the Decade of Decadence, and we’re also seeing a nod to the 1980s in the automotive industry. The 2025 Toyota Corolla is one of the […]
Does the 2025 Acadia Denali Live Up to GMC Luxury?
GMC has an interesting position in the overall lineup of GM brands. Where Chevy has a clear place as the brand meant to meet the needs of the widest range of drivers and Cadillac is the high-end luxury brand, GMC lands somewhere in between. It shares a lot with Chevy in terms of its models […]
Why the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Reigns as an Off-Road Icon
Few off-roading automobile names inspire as much awe and respect as the Jeep Wrangler. For decades, Jeep has been tantamount with rugged durability, adventurous spirit, and unrivaled capability. Among the Wrangler lineup, the Rubicon trim stands out as a symbol of uncompromising off-road performance. From its hearty engineering to its trail-ready features, the Rubicon represents […]
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz: New Features and Exciting Trims
The Hyundai Santa Cruz is a bit of a unique vehicle in the auto industry: it’s generally seen as a compact truck and compared to other models like the Ford Maverick, but its design isn’t entirely that of a pickup. It’s a bit of a blend between the looks of an SUV plus the capability […]
How Can Chevy Save the Trailblazer?
Chevy has a problem in their lineup, which is somewhat surprising because they’ve mostly fine-tuned their selection of vehicles to offer something for just about everyone. They have models in the majority of popular classes right now, including a midsize truck, several full-size trucks, and an abundance of SUVs in all shapes and sizes. That […]
How Sporty Are Ford Escape’s ST-Line Trims?
It’s interesting how trim packages have evolved. Perhaps there was once a time when there were “luxury cars” and “budget cars”, but now so many vehicles cast their nets widely so as to cover the whole gambit (from budget to luxury) under one nameplate. Most vehicles have a baseline trim, which provides enough nice features […]
Venturing Beyond the Pavement With Chevy’s ACTIV Lineup
I ventured into the off-roading realm years ago, taking my place as a newb among a caravan of veterans in vehicles adorned with skid plates, snorkels, suspension lifts, rock rails, massive tires, and a host of gear, from air compressors and extra fuel to recovery tools. These vehicles were nothing like the models sitting on […]
Go Hunting for Bigfoot in the 2025 Bronco Sport Sasquatch
What’s one of the most underrated cars for sale today? As a long-time Ford fan who dreams of adding a Bronco to the garage, I don’t take the question lightly. When Ford introduced the Bronco, it was game over for me, and like many, I classified the Bronco Sport as the icon’s smaller, easily forgotten […]
Is the Ram 1500 Big Horn the Best Trim for Your Money?
It’s time. You’ve daydreamed about getting a Ram 1500 for months. You’ve surfed the manufacturer’s website, read a ton of reviews, and have stopped to admire every Ram 1500 you see on the street. It’s the perfect truck for you. Now, it’s time to visit a reputable Ram dealer for a test drive. Congratulations! Have […]
Breaking Down Buick’s New Three-Trim Lineup
These days, when everything seems to have multiple levels to choose from, packages to consider, and more, it’s nice when you find a bit of simplicity within the chaos. For the 2025 model year, Buick has set out to do just that, offering you a clear path to your next vehicle by simplifying the options […]
What’s the Difference Between the F-150 King Ranch and Platinum?
There aren’t too many trucks that are as highly regarded as the F-150, especially since this truck has been America’s best-selling pickup truck for 47 years and counting. What makes this truck so appealing to drivers is the fact that there’s a model, a powertrain, and features for virtually any driver imaginable. Its trim lineup, […]
Why the 2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition Is a Big Deal
A few months ago, longtime Toyota 86/GR86 enthusiasts got the news they hoped for: The Hakone Edition, which had previously been seen on the 2020 Toyota 86—the final year of the first generation—was making a return. With the Toyota 86 having since been upgraded to the Toyota GR86 under the Gazoo Racing banner, fans were […]
An In-Depth Look at the Evolution of the Chevy Tahoe
There are SUVs that families can make do with, and then there are SUVs that were designed with families in mind—models that cater to the needs of those traveling with more people and cargo. That’s the Chevy Tahoe, and it is one of the main reasons why this is such a popular model in the […]
How Has the Armada Been Enhanced for 2025?
The full-size Nissan Armada has been confidently shuttling families to all the places they need to go for 20 years now. Launched for the 2004 model year, the Armada has been a dedicated family traveler ever since, with three rows of space, a cavernous interior, and plenty of pep in its step as it makes […]