The media world is ablaze with Ford CEO Jim Farley’s recent comment, “We’re not going to cede the future to anyone,” as stated on CNBC the day after Ford announced its fourth-quarter revenue. Why does anyone care that a car manufacturer CEO made a statement that could just be a bold remark? Because he made […]
Year: 2021
Battle of the Goliaths: Chevy vs Ford in the Ultimate Product Comparison
If you want to spark a spirited debate, ask a Chevy fan why their Suburban is better than the neighbor’s Expedition, or swing by a job site and ask the superintendent that just pulled up in a Silverado 1500 why their truck is superior to the project manager’s F-150. Better yet, drop by a used […]
Life Could Be a Breeze: Naptown Commuting
Since 1911, Chevrolet has been leading the way in Detroit automaking. Chevy wasn’t the first to use overhead valves in their engines, but they did use them from the start, setting a standard for efficiency that continues today. When you’re looking for an everyday car, you want the perfect combination of efficiency and practicality. From […]
2021 Ford F-150 vs 2021 Nissan Titan
Comparing the 2021 Ford F-150 vs 2021 Nissan Titan will reveal that they are both highly capable full-size pickups, but that is essentially where the similarities end. The Titan is designed to appeal to the middle of the road truck buyers, while the F-150 is more than capable of being customized from the factory to […]
A Review of the 2021 Nissan Altima’s Diverse Trim Range
If we were limited to using just one word to describe the 2021 Nissan Altima, it would be diverse. Why? This year’s Altima is stacked with six different trims, three drivetrain options, and a whole host of add-on equipment and packages so that buyers can select – in laser-specific detail – the exact mix of […]
The Buick Envision Gives You More Bang For Your Buck
The 2021 Buick Envision is big on value – the affordable starting price is a dead giveaway. But the Envision isn’t just affordable; it is filled with popular features. While other SUVs may offer a low starting price, by the time you have added all the optional features that you desire, that low price is […]
Measuring Up the Premier Trim on the 2021 Chevy Blazer
While half the reviewers of the online automotive community haggle over the specs of the sporty RS trim for the 2021 Chevy Blazer, it seemed more interesting to wonder about the top Premier trim for Chevy’s midsize SUV. The Blazer of the past might have been one to rock the sporty side of SUV performance, […]
Compact SUV Comparison: 2021 GMC Terrain vs 2021 Jeep Compass
The SUV market is so competitive that there are subcategories to SUVs. Everything from full-size SUVs to subcompact SUVs, and plenty of variants, from hybrids to crossovers and everything else in between. Finding the right kind of SUV or even being interested in a certain SUV for enthusiast purposes leads you down a rabbit hole […]
The 2022 Chevy Bolt EV: A Worthwhile Refresh?
It may not seem too long ago when Chevy made the official announcement that it was looking to produce electric vehicles. But the first, and temporarily the only available electric vehicle under its belt, the Bolt EV, has now been on the market for several years. No longer a newcomer on the scene, this model […]
Nissan Shows Buyers What’s Next for the Brand
Nissan lovers will have a lot to celebrate in the coming months as the brand rolls out its Nissan NEXT lineup of vehicles. Over the course of 20 months, Nissan has promised to release 10 new models throughout 2021 and 2022. Reveals of three exceptionally exciting vehicles—the all-electric Ariya, the new Z Proto, and the […]
Chevrolet is on the Cutting Edge of Electric Vehicles
When Chevrolet debuted the Volt as a concept car back in January 2007, it raised more than just a few eyebrows. Here was America’s biggest automaker staking its future on a clean, green hybrid vehicle designed to be affordable for the average American household. Unlike other automakers like Tesla that geared its futuristic vehicles for […]
Standout Compact SUVs: the 2021 Buick Envision and 2021 Acura RDX
Compact SUVs are all the rage today, so much so that many auto brands are dropping their sedans and large SUVs in favor of a more diverse compact SUV lineup. While these lightweight, two-row, four-door cars handle nicely, especially now that most auto engineers have solved the top-heavy/rollover dilemma, compact SUVs are often overpriced for […]
Is Buying a Certified Pre-Owned Silverado Worth It?
To say that the Chevy Silverado is a mighty workhorse is an understatement, especially when you take into consideration all of its features that not only make it powerful but also delightfully comfortable to drive. From its hulking appearance right down to the tough jobs it’s able and willing to perform, including towing, hauling, off-roading […]
Good Things Come in Subcompact Packages: The 2021 Rogue Sport
The SUV market offers a wide variety of sizes for buyers to choose between. Full-size SUVs are especially bulky or wide when compared to smaller models, made for hauling and towing heavy loads or offroading. Midsize SUVs have more interior space than compacts with a focus on storage. The smallest of the bunch, known as […]
Will It Be a Total Knockout? The 2021 Chevy Equinox vs 2021 Subaru Forester
A quick glance around the highway or a busy city street, and you’ll realize that there’s no shortage of compact SUVs on the road. While this can make choosing the right SUV for your needs a head-spinning experience, there isn’t a downside to having plenty of options for every budget and driving need, right? Two […]
Comparable Car Comparison: 2021 Chevy Malibu vs 2021 Honda Accord
Did you ever have to make up your mind? I don’t know if you’re old enough to remember that this song was by the popular Sixties band The Lovin’ Spoonful, but I’m pretty sure if you heard it, you’d remember hearing it. It’s about the age-old dilemma of having to decide between two equally good […]
The 2021 Jeep Gladiator: An Unconventional Midsize Pickup
What do you get when you combine iconic Jeep styling with pickup truck utility? The answer can be found right down the street at a Jeep dealer near me and you. One look at the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, and it’s abundantly clear this isn’t your everyday pickup. It’s something else altogether, almost defying the traditional […]
Chevy Suburban: America’s Longest Running Nameplate
The concept of a large, truck-based wagon is not a new one by any means. The Suburban nameplate has existed since 1935 and passed through no less than 12 generations in that time. The 2021 Chevy Suburban is built on that tradition, and while it has features that were simply not possible at the time […]
Performance, Design, and Value of the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
The fully redesigned 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is a promising option for SUV buyers seeking a three-row alternative to the competitors with much higher pricing. While there are several great choices in the three-row SUV segment, many of them are almost outrageously expensive. That is where Mitsubishi’s latest compact crossover comes in. The 2022 Outlander receives […]
Brawny but Comfortable: The 2021 GMC Sierra 3500
Most truck drivers are accustomed to having a choice. That is, a choice between a truck that can handle heavy jobs and a truck that’s enjoyable to drive. The GMC Sierra rejects this either/or notion, providing drivers with a selection of trims that will make daily driving of a Heavy Duty(HD) pickup truck feel less […]