Mazda is a company that arose from humble beginnings in the early part of the 20th century and recently was named one of the Best Car Brands for 2021 by Consumer Reports. A history of innovation, starting with a small motorbike and branching out to the technology that created the SKYACTIV engine, is part of […]
Author: Elaine Snyder
2021 Chevy Trailblazer RS Trim Features and Options
If there’s one thing Chevy does well, it’s road-oriented SUVs. When you’re looking for a higher ride height, more cargo space, and back seats that can transport tall adults, the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer is a good option if you plan to stick to the roadways. Let’s face it: there are SUVs for every brand of […]
How the VW Jetta Stands Out Against Top-Selling Compacts
In a world where sedans now need to add a lot of exciting equipment to stay relevant, low-priced compact sedans with quality features are hard to find. Few sedans have pricing that starts below $20,000, and even fewer have conveniences in those lower-priced trim levels that make the purchase worthwhile. While Toyota and Honda hold […]
Do You Want an Affordable New Car?
Compact cars seem to be a dying breed, but Nissan and Hyundai are a pair of brands still willing to offer buyers fuel-efficient sedans. Comparing the 2021 Nissan Versa vs 2021 Hyundai Accent, each of the small sedans is priced affordably while still managing to bring plenty of modern features to the table. Standard convenience […]
How the Ford Motor Company Changed the World
The Ford Motor Company has been in business for close to 120 years. It has seen incredible growth and innovation over that time to become a worldwide industry that develops far more than just automobiles. All too often, we reduce a company to a logo or a brand name that rarely sparks much more interest […]
A Truck for All Types: Techies, Off-Roaders, and Hard Workers
If there’s one thing Nissan is doing well, it’s going full bore with technology across its brand. The 2021 Nissan Titan is no exception. For the people who are more excited than intimidated by tech, Nissan offers buyers a number of connectivity and safety features that easily rival the top brands in the segment. And […]
2021 Mustang Mach-E: Dominating with Tech
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E has been making news since it was in pre-production. At first, we knew from press releases and first reveals that the tech would be dominant in such a future-forward vehicle, but the actual usage of technology in the Mach-E is far more wide-reaching than it first appeared. For those who […]
Ford’s Future with Electric and Autonomous Vehicles
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Five GMC Trucks and SUVs to Buy Used: A Buyer’s Guide
GMC has more than a century’s worth of history as a builder of tough trucks that haul large loads and take on rough terrain. Going all the way back to a record-setting trip in 1909, a GMC truck called the Rapid drove up to Colorado’s Pike Peak for the first time. Today, GMC continues to […]
Going Electric with the 2022 Chevy Bolt EV
Now that the details have been released on the new 2022 Chevy Bolt EV, a few surprises may lure buyers into seriously considering the switch to an electric vehicle for the first time. Though the size and performance capabilities are largely the same for the redesign, Chevy defines the interior and exterior with a few […]
Snapshot of Chevy Vehicles for 2021
Now that we are firmly into the new year and tax season is upon us, it stands to reason that there will be a bevy of people wanting to use tax returns toward the purchase of new vehicles. For those who are staunch Chevy buyers, there is a sizable lineup of vehicles available for 2021, […]
How to Buy a Used Car from a Dealership in Five Steps
If you have never purchased a car from a dealership and you suddenly find yourself in a financial position to buy your first used car, it can be daunting to think about how to handle such a large purchase. Used car dealers can be intimidating, particularly if you haven’t ever seen anyone else buy a […]
How Buy, Here Pay Here Dealerships Can Help Your Finances
You may have seen ads for “Buy Here, Pay Here,” and you may have wondered what that means. In the simplest terms, Buy Here, Pay Here is a car dealership that funds your vehicle for you, so you don’t have to find a creditor like a bank or credit union. While that may sound troubling, […]
Ford Invites Adventure, Power, and Technology to the New Year
Ford is producing some exciting new vehicles right now, not the least of which are the electric and revamped models that you are soon going to see at your local Ford dealer. In particular, the Mustang Mach-E promises to be a wild stallion in the Ford stable. Gas-powered Mustangs may go extinct once the Mach-E […]
Everything You Want For Under $20k? The 2021 Nissan Versa
For drivers who still have to commute and would rather not pay a lot for the daily shuttle, the 2021 Nissan Versa is an efficient little compact car that has a low price tag and a lot of features. You get the benefits of excellent gas mileage if you go with the continuously variable transmission […]
Reasons Why You Need to Own a 2021 Toyota Sienna
When minivans first came out, way back in the 1980s, the ingenuity of having all that room for passengers in a vehicle filled with convenient features seemed so fun everyone wanted one. Then somewhere along the way, it became the backwater family vehicle for taking the kids to soccer practice, as if that is somehow […]
Why You Need a 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid
Hybrid vehicles are becoming almost commonplace now, and almost every major car brand is either manufacturing or has plans to manufacture both hybrid and electric vehicles. For 2021, Honda hybrids are starting to pull away from the pack with some new designs that make owning a hybrid an easy decision. The Accord hybrid is one […]