The Original Founders of The Sport’s Utility Vehicle If you stop by any Chevy dealership today, it’s clear that SUVs take up a large share of the market space. With news of the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer making its way back to the US, interest in SUV innovation continues to thrive. The now ubiquitous “SUV” underwent a long […]
Month: September 2019
How To Determine if You’re Getting a Fair Deal on a Used Car
Buying used cars is a great way to save money, most of the time. If you make the mistake of overpaying for a car with major underlying issues, you could end up spending more than saving. Used cars are not all created equal. It’s important to do your research and check for certain red […]
2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, August Sales Numbers & Rotisserie Chicken(?)
Annnnd we’re back, AutoInfluence with the updates you’ve been waiting for surrounding the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, plus some reported sales numbers across the industry, and every other headline we could dig up to keep you up to speed on current auto news over these past September weeks so, with plenty to cover, let’s get […]
Tricking Out Your Suburban
The 2019 Chevy Suburban is the same old giant you remember, but now more than ever, you’re given the option to customize your vehicle to your exact needs. While any model of the Suburban will be a divine driving experience, you have plenty of models to chose from as a template. From there, you […]
A Brief History of the Ford SUV
Ford began in 1903 as a true innovator building a whole industry from scratch. They broke out into the world in a time where driving a car was an unfamiliar concept, and the horse and buggy reigned supreme. Since then, Ford has continued to push the envelope providing vehicles that satisfy a wide range […]
The 2019 Kia Forte Versus the Upcoming 2020 Release
There are a lot of things we should expect out of a great sedan. Fuel efficiency, a comfortable interior, plenty of safety and infotainment tech, the list goes on. There are many great sedans out there, gaining widespread appeal even as larger vehicles stand to compete as far more popular options. As family-oriented lineups become […]
You Don’t Always Need Something New
Attempting to figure out the buying patterns of US citizens can be one of two things. It is either 1) an enjoyable game or 2) a dangerous game. Lay folk like us think of it as the former, but there are very highly paid people that treat the latter as a career. Lay folk […]
The 2019 Chevy Traverse Deserves a Spot in Centerfield
When Detroit Tigers fans head to Comerica Park this summer, they’ll see two new additions to the beloved “Chevy Fountain” out in the centerfield. As part of the ballpark’s 10th anniversary, the city and organization are reminding fans of Chevy’s premier offerings: the 2019 Chevy Traverse and 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500. “This decade-old tradition allows […]
The Battle of the Pickup: The 2019 GMC Canyon vs The 2019 Honda Ridgeline
When it comes to pickup trucks, utility is the name of the game. Sure, these vehicles can cart you from place to place like anything else. But few other vehicles provide the level of cargo space and power that a pickup truck can give. The pickup truck caters to a driver who wants their […]
What to Look for in the Ultimate Commuter Chevy
Commuting can be a headache. Between the bumper to bumper traffic, the long hours in the car, and the daily highway grind, it is easy to see why commuting is often the worst part of going to work. Metropolitan areas like the highways and byways surrounding the Atlanta metropolitan area can become swamped with […]
6 Ohio Celebrities and Their Amazing Cars
We all know that a lot of celebrities like to buy incredible cars, trucks, and SUVs – at a certain point, you’ve bought enough houses, and you want something gorgeous to ride around in. A startling number of celebrities over the years have come from Ohio, and that means there are a lot of […]
Why the 2016 Jeep Renegade is the Ultimate Road Trip Vehicle
There is nothing quite like hitting the open road. While you can travel by plane or train, the best way to experience the world is from behind the wheel of your vehicle. Not only do you get to experience the slow change in the landscape, but chances are you’ll also spot destinations and landmarks […]
A Full Rundown on the 2019 Chevy Trax
The age of the sedan has passed, today, manufacturers and drivers everywhere turn towards the new, affordable, and fuel-efficient compact SUV. Not only do these vehicles offer plenty of worthwhile utility, but they also feature all of the benefits of a sedan but in a much larger, much more practical package. Many manufacturers have […]
Mopar Editions Celebrate ’10’, The Blackest Black, and the ‘Countdown to Frankfurt’
Annnnnnd we’re back…AutoInfluence with all your current auto news headlines for the week of August 30th – heading into Labor Day Weekend, here in the states. Now, last week, we had offered a rundown of the various auto shows waiting for us right around the corner. And if you needed any greater evidence that […]
Turn Used Truck Shopping Into a Numbers Game
Shopping for a used truck is not always easy, no matter how much you might want it to be. Sure, you can pull up a search engine, type in “used trucks for sale,” and hope for the best, but even if that’s your approach (which isn’t the worst way to start), what do you […]