If you have bad credit, chances are you’ve looked into getting a co-signer to help boost that score of yours. But, did you know that a co-signer actually does more than just boost your credit score? While the primary reason to get a co-signer is obviously to ensure that you get a loan, even if it’s […]
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 […]
Why drive a 2017 Honda Civic when a 2017 Hyundai Elantra is on the market? It’s the equivalent of buying food from Taco Bell while in Mexico instead of eating an authentic dish from a local restaurant — something you just don’t do. If you do, you’re paying for something that’s not only going to […]
What is it about a New England winter that creates its fair share of people considering snow plowing as a means of supplemental income? We’re sure it’s the same in any geography affected by winter weather, but it’s always interesting to see the barrage of truck owners – and those looking to buy a […]
When it comes to getting a bad credit auto loan, there are actually requirements that you do still need to meet. It’s not just a free for all for those who have bad credit. A lot of subprime lenders are willing to overlook a bad credit score in order to set you up with subprime […]
When it comes to used car buying, a lot of people complicate the crap out of it. Why? I don’t know. But, time and time again people go through the stress of figuring out what type of used car they want. Especially today in 2016, where materialistic objects like vehicles are considered a status symbol […]
While you sat happily in a food coma for the entire weekend, you missed a great time to buy from used car dealers. Around Thanksgiving is the best time to buy a used car, after all. Why? For a few reasons. First and foremost, Black Friday sales create huge deals for used cars. You can […]
When you think of Maserati, a luxurious and sporty coupe must come to mind. No doubt it’s also sleek, with muscular contours, and a futuristic edge. High horsepower, tight handling, and smooth ride quality also fit the image of a Maserati sports car. So, it’s probably surprising to hear that it appears Maserati is going on […]
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 […]
If you like Legos, Jeeps, or both, then you’ll appreciate what a particularly creative mind on the Lego Ideas page dreamed up back in November. The designer’s name is Chiho Kim, and he created a scale Jeep Wrangler Rubicon model made entirely out of Lego parts. It’s surprisingly true to life, and has all the little touches you’d […]
Even those who don’t like cars have had this type of dream. You know the dream I’m talking about – buying a Jeep Wrangler used, throwing a lift on it with some beefy tires, and then looking like a total badass going down the road. For many, this creates a lift first and ask questions […]
While there are plenty of extensive guides when it comes to off-roading, complete with suggestions regarding the planning and execution of your adventure, these are the three gigantic, universal “no-no’s” that EVERYONE in the off-roading community needs to know, especially if you’re a beginner. To be frank, this shit can be dangerous if you don’t know what […]
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 […]
Ah, the mid-life crisis. The perfect excuse to throw caution to the wind, and indulge yourself in frivolous expenses and the purple highlights you always wanted but didn’t think you could actually pull off. Well, here you are – fifty years old and proudly displaying your violet-tinged hair, and red-bottomed heels from behind the wheel of […]
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 […]
Regardless whether a new or used truck, size matters. No, I’m not talking about how big of a lift you put on your truck. What I’m talking about are the different sizes according to the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the truck. It splits into three classes based on the GVWR: class 1, class 2/2b, […]
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, […]
DANGER! DANGER! DANGER! When you set out to buy used cars, you should approach it the same way you would an open lion enclosure at your local zoo – with a healthy level of caution, mixed with a small dose of curiosity. While your initial instinct might have you running for your life, the naturally […]
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 […]
Unless you have been living under a rock, or are otherwise uninterested in the automotive industry, chances are you have heard of the international SEMA Show that takes place in Las Vegas every November. Each and every year, big and small car brands come together, to present their newest and most unique concepts to the world. […]
