The engine is the very heart of any vehicle. You can swap out designs, seating, cargo area, and loads of other features and still have a car that gets the job done. But the choice of engine makes all the difference in your vehicle’s core purpose, transportation. Engines affect everything from your vehicle’s acceleration to […]
Year: 2024
How Has the Chevy Suburban Managed to Live So Long?
You know all about the Chevy Suburban. Of course you do—it’s been around for nearly a century. Without diving into the detailed mathematics of it all, it is extremely likely that every American automotive enthusiast has driven, ridden in, or been in the presence of the Suburban. The 2024 Chevy Suburban marks this nameplate’s 89th […]
What Is the Ford Co-Pilot360 System?
Though most drivers are careful and pay attention to the road and the vehicles around them, there are some things that are impossible to prevent without help. That’s why automotive brands have developed safety and driver-assist features since the beginning of the automotive industry, from headlights to rearview mirrors to emergency brakes to self-driving applications. […]
Happy Trails: The Honda TrailSport Family Rides Tall
Honda has always been a brand that has believed in the power of dreams. It’s hard not to be inspired by a company that began with just 12 employees in 1948 and, through hard work and dedication, expanded until you can find a Honda dealer in every city in America. Honda continues to innovate, working […]
Wholly Hybrid Camry: Is Toyota Making a Big Mistake?
Back in 1998, I remember my parents trading in their old Buick Riviera for a shiny new Toyota Camry. It was bright white with gold badging, and that thing lasted for decades. It was the car I passed my driver’s license exam in, the car I drifted into a snowbank in, and the car that […]
As Good As New: Certified Pre-Owned Cars
If you’ve ever looked for a used car for sale, you’ve probably learned about a variety of programs that manufacturers, dealerships, and other sellers provide for their customers. Some used vehicles are just that, used, and can come with existing issues. Other used cars have been inspected and cleaned, or there are even cars that […]
Four Great Mid-Size SUVs for Every Driver’s Style
Manufacturers’ 2024 offerings are already arriving at dealerships everywhere. If you’re shopping for an SUV for this upcoming year and you need five seats, then you might be deciding between a subcompact, compact, and mid-size SUV. If you know you cannot sacrifice cargo space or passenger comfort, then you have already figured out that you […]
2024 Chevrolet Lineup: What Safety Features Can You Expect?
It wasn’t too long ago that drivers and passengers could slide into the car, start it up, and head down the street with nothing but their destination on their minds. Ensuring everyone was buckled up wasn’t even considered. Today, some vehicles won’t even start without this confirmation, like any Chevy models with Buckle-to-Drive activated. While […]
Five Obscure Used Trucks Worth Knowing About
When you’re out looking at used trucks for sale, you’re sure to see the usual suspects pop up repeatedly. In recent years, we have started to see more variety thanks to the rise of off-road-focused models and a resurgence of midsize and compact pickups. Still, once you get to know the main players in the […]
Should You Choose a Honda Accord or Honda CR-V?
The Honda Accord has been around for seemingly a lifetime. It was first introduced to the world all the way back in 1977 to fill a gap in the market for larger sedans. Up until that point, Honda had been predominantly a motorcycle and minicar company. In 1995, Honda announced that a new vehicle would […]
How Fuel Economy for Trucks Is Changing
Pickup trucks and fuel economy are not usually terms you hear uttered in the same sentence—unless they’re uttered with concern. Historically, if you needed a pickup truck, you just had to accept your fate of spending a lot of money on gas and finding yourself at the pump often. It’s been the bane of the […]
The 6 Most Popular BMW Models and Why Drivers Flock to Them
BMW has long been known as a brand that makes performance cars with solid driving dynamics, and in recent years, it has branched out into SUVs and put a lot of focus on providing luxury interiors. With all of these various elements at play, and sometimes at odds with each other, which models will you […]
Are Heavy-Duty Trucks the New Face of Luxury Vehicles?
Those for the latest luxury vehicles may be surprised to see GMC make the move to trick out the Sierra 2500HD with a full Denali Ultimate trim. As the Hollies might have once sung, “He ain’t heavy-duty, he’s my super luxury truck.” Jokes aside, this is an interesting step in the evolution of top-level vehicles […]
Five Diverse Compact SUVs to Check Out for the 2024 Model Year
So you’re narrowing down your choices for your next vehicle, and you’ve landed on the compact SUV segment. Compact SUVs are popular for their versatile nature, delivering car-like handling with SUV-like capabilities. When your passenger needs rarely exceed seating for five, you can escape the higher price tag that comes with a larger SUV by […]
The Online Experience: A New Era for Dealerships and Car Buyers
Years ago, I remember being enamored by the idea that I didn’t have to buy my college textbooks from the campus bookstore, but could find them on the internet and have them shipped to my door. It was a foreign concept, and the name of the website even more so: Amazon. It turns out that […]
Celebrating Off-Road Legacies With the Bronco Heritage Edition and Wrangler Willys
The Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler are two of the most storied names in off-roading. With more than 140 combined years and counting of taking people over rocky hills, dunes, muddy trails, and other terrain, they’re recognized well beyond the off-roading communities to which they cater. In a way, they’re what Harley-Davidson is to […]
You’ve Come a Long Way: 1972 Honda Civic vs 2024 Honda Civic Sedan
The year was 1972, and change was in the air. Nixon had just been re-elected but was under the cloud of Watergate. The Oakland As were about to win their first of three straight World Series, while swimmer Marc Spitz captured seven gold medals at the Munich Olympics. I turned eight years old, and remember […]
Does the Harley-Davidson ST Lineup Succeed in Adding Sportiness to Classic Touring Bikes?
Harley-Davidson motorcycles have long been known as the ultimate touring machine. Their V-twin baggers, with origins going back more than 80 years, set the standard for comfort, convenience, and raw attitude when exploring the open road. Recently, though, we’ve seen Harley-Davidson give the grand touring bike a sporty twist. The 2023 Street Glide ST, Road […]
Could the ZR1 Be the Best Corvette Yet?
In the world of American high-performance vehicles, few names carry as much weight as Corvette. Since it debuted in 1953, the luxury sports car has won countless hearts and minds to become the most emblematic model of its time. Some credit this reputation to the Corvette’s unprecedented power, while others are drawn in by the […]
Playing the Long Game With Some Super-Sized SUVs
Few vehicles can match the pure cargo space, passenger capacity, and utility of a full-size SUV. While the market has been skewing towards smaller crossovers as of late, there will always be a place for full-size SUVs. They might not be able to match crossovers in terms of pure efficiency or affordability, but when you’re […]