To be fair, from the outset, a Ford truck is typically a good investment no matter where you live – but there are certain things in the Columbus area that really make it shine. In particular, owning a used Ford truck in Columbus is a great choice because you can save some money on […]
Year: 2019
Who Would You Rather Take on an Off-Road Adventure?
If we had told you a year ago at this time that we would be comparing the Ford Ranger and the Jeep Gladiator, you might have thought you were about to read a thirty-year-old article. Yet, here we are, in 2019 looking at the 2019 Ford Ranger vs 2020 Jeep Gladiator. This isn’t some […]
Why Buy a Used SUV?
Sport Utility Vehicles have taken over sedans and other cars as the most popular vehicles on the road. More than half of the automobile market is now SUVs, and that number is about to climb substantially higher. The major American automakers are discontinuing many of their car lines and focusing their time and money […]
The C8 Stingray, Ford’s Answer to the Gladiator (& No ‘Area 51’ Jokes)
Annnnd we’re back…AutoInfluence with your current auto news headlines for the week of July 19th…including yesterday’s long-awaited reveal of the mid-engine C8 Corvette Stingray, rumors of Ford taking aim at the Gladiator, and a complete refusal to mention Area 51 (well, except for just then). So let’s get down to it. Ford Providing an […]
2019: The GMC Acadia vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls. Gather around as we discuss the title-fight that is the current midsize SUV market. The 2019 GMC Acadia vs Jeep Grand Cherokee is a battle for the ages. While both SUVs are more than respectable at what they do, these vehicles do have some key differences. When you […]
Luxury Car Redux: Used Cadillacs
Long before Hummers and luxury SUVs, Cadillac was king, the personification of wealth and accomplishment. The brand never lost its focus on opulence. TV and print ads characterized owners of Cadillacs as rich, famous, and most of all, wildly successful. Other manufacturers produced look-alike competitors at lower prices, but nothing ever outshone the prestige […]
Most Popular 2019 Chevy Vehicles
I’ve noticed recently that the Chevy dealer near me has put a ton of new vehicles on the road. It could be great advertising or honest sales prices, but their 2019 models are worth getting your hands on. Either way, it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Traverse This year, I have noticed more Traverse models on […]
Goodwood Festival of Speed & This Week’s Current Auto News
Did you miss us? We missed you. That’s right, AutoInfluence is back after a two week break and there’s plenty of current auto news to cover – from everyday industry headlines to the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Q2 Truck Sale shootout to the impactful death of two industry giants, there’s plenty […]
2019 Ford Escape vs. 2019 Mazda CX-5
Ford Escape vs Mazda CX-5 Compact crossovers are just so darn cute. They must be, because they are everywhere. And pretty much every automaker on the planet has rolled at least one of them out over the past several years. These diminutive vehicles may not have the physical pull of one of their larger brethren, […]
Most Reliable Used Vehicles
Checking out used cars for sale isn’t as bad as it may seem, especially if you value experiences over material objects. While there are some great luxury used cars for sale, there are plenty of affordable options that will help you get to and from where you’re going with little to no issues. When […]
Do Yourself a Favor: The Benefits of Buying Used
The story goes something like this: compelled by your desire for a new vehicle, you begin to research new model year offerings, exploring some of your favorites, finding yourself drawn to the various bells and whistles available in higher trim levels. And why not? You work hard, and deserve nice things, right? So, you […]
5 Financing Tips for People with Poor Credit
Having poor or little credit history can make the car-buying process incredibly frustrating – you might even feel like buying a vehicle is beyond your reach. Thankfully, that is not the case, and there are certain things you can do and keep in mind while looking at your bad credit car finance options. In […]
The 2019 Chevy Trax: a New Kind of SUV
Its 2019 and the SUV has changed a great deal from the oversized utility vehicle of the past. There once was a time where SUVs, were intended to have hefty engines and enough room for people, gear, and then some. Fuel economy may have been moderately considered at one point, however, all in all, […]
7 Tips to Remember when Buying a Chevy
Whether you are interested in a new or used vehicle, regardless of if you want a car, truck, or SUV, a Chevy is a great choice. When you head to your local Chevy dealership, however, there are certain things you should keep in mind to help you through the car-buying process. By having this […]
Road Warriors: Ford Ranger vs Nissan Frontier
Once more the field of battle stands ready, a hush descends as the world holds its breath and two gladiators of vehicular carnage step forward to clash and fray. Today we’re talking pickups – mid-size pickups to be precise, so don’t expect any heavy-duty destruction in this battle. And yet, mid-size trucks are becoming […]
Road Warriors: GMC Acadia vs. Honda Pilot
It is time, ladies and gentlemen, for two vehicles to do battle, to be pitted against each other in the arena of automotive bloggery. You’d typically have to go to a Michael Bay movie to see this kind of car-on-car vehicular violence, but not today; here the carnage is complimentary and the only thing […]
The NSRA 50th Annual Street Rod Nationals is Nearly Here!
Every year, the National Street Rod Association (NSRA) holds special events all across the country for people to gather together to show off and lappreciate street rods. Few of these events this year, however, will be as huge as the NSRA 50th Annual Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, KY. Every year this event has just […]
A look at the 2019 Chevy Traverse
Buying the right vehicle is often one of the biggest decisions a driver can make, not just financially but also as far as finding a vehicle that best suits your driving needs and matches your personality. There’s a car for everyone, from small hatchbacks for those that just need to get around town to […]
Introducing the 2019 Chevy Blazer
Now more than ever, people seem to be looking for more than a mode of transportation out of their everyday vehicle. Four wheels and an engine to get you from point A to point B just doesn’t cut it. We need to pack everything from groceries to hockey pads while still being able to […]
These Three Chevys Are Known for Their Dependability
When customers come across automotive accolades like the J.D. Power Dependability award, they may assume it doesn’t mean a whole lot. Seemingly every vehicle is dependable, whether you’re shopping at a Chevy dealership or a Ford dealership… Right? “Vehicle dependability continues to improve, but I wouldn’t say that everything is rosy,” said Dave Sargent, […]