The auto industry is an interesting creature; sometimes, you can see clear trends that make a lot of sense, while other times, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of rhyme or reason to what’s going on. Looking at information from Edmunds about SUV sales over the last five years, there are some interesting patterns […]
Author: Greg Wiesen
With a BA in English and a love of all things riding on four wheels (or six wheels if we’re talking about a dually, and you know we are), Greg Wiesen took the automotive journalism field by storm thanks to his dynamic writing style and ability to articulate the unintelligible. For more than a decade, Greg has lent his skills to writing about a wide range of topics, but exploring the latest cars, trucks, and SUVs has become his true passion. Now, if he could just convince Lamborghini to send him a Countach in exchange for a review, everything would be perfect.
Does Model Year Really Matter When Looking at a Used Ram 1500?
Good question – the short answer: yes! The long answer: yes, and keep reading to find out why. When looking at a used Ram 1500, whether you’re shopping for one, looking to sell one, interested in one for a new driver or family member, or just staying on top of what’s going on in the […]
Who is the Chevy Trailblazer For?
Looking at the lineup of Chevy SUVs available these days, one thing is quite clear: there are a lot of options. While some brands out there might only have seven total vehicles available across their entire lineup, Chevy has seven SUVs on offer, not including their other vehicles. So when you look at all of […]
How Has the Wrangler Set the Standard for Off-Road Design?
For a lot of people out there, when you mention the Jeep Wrangler to them, the first thing that comes to mind is going off-road. This might be a little cliché, but there are also countless reasons why this is the case – for more than 80 years, the Wrangler has been making a name […]
Bumps in the Road to an EV Future
At this point, there’s no denying that many of the major auto manufacturers believe that electric vehicles are the future of the industry. It seems like you can barely go a week without seeing Tesla in the headlines (for better or worse), and other brands are making serious commitments to an EV future. GM, for […]
Checking in on the Chevy Blazer
Despite it being a relatively new model from Chevrolet, the Blazer has already been through quite a lot since its release. In fact, the changes for the 2022 Chevy Blazer are surprisingly noteworthy, including the complete removal of a couple of trim levels and what had been its base engine. This is actually a great […]
Three New Editions Make the Ram 1500 Better than Ever
A new generation for the Ram 1500 just kicked off a couple years ago, so the last thing I expected to see this year was anything actually new and exciting for this light-duty pickup. Don’t get me wrong; it’s a fantastic truck with a lot to offer; I just figured they would be riding on […]
What Happened to the Sedan?
Go to a car dealership that sells a domestic brand, and you’re going to see something pretty quickly: there are very few sedans left out there. While sedans once dominated American car sales, they’ve been left behind, discontinued, and ignored by many auto manufacturers – especially the Big Three here in the US. Ford, GM, […]
The Chip Shortage is Ending, Right? …Right!?
Some people within the auto industry want to act like the chip shortage isn’t that big a deal; after all, Ford’s chief financial officer, John Lawler, recently said, “…we could see it bleeding into the first part of next year.” That seems like a pretty optimistic take, and it’s funny to me that the auto […]
Car Shows are Back!
Unless you’ve been living off the grid in a pretty extreme way, you already know just how much the COVID pandemic has messed up the world in the last [checks notes] 18 months!? While I enjoy the existential crisis caused by this reminder of how long things have been going so badly, let’s focus on […]
5 Things I Like about the Chevy Equinox and Honda CR-V
If you’re looking for a new vehicle and are doing research online, then you’ve probably seen a lot of articles and lists that highlight differences between various models. These kinds of comparisons can certainly be helpful, but they can also get a bit exhausting, as you look at piece after piece saying this is better […]
What Are the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer All About?
With the announced return of the Ford Bronco last year, I think a lot of us figured we had seen the biggest comeback for a badge in the auto industry for at least a few years. Not to be outdone; however, Stellantis (or Jeep or whoever) made headlines this year when they announced the upcoming […]
7 Reasons to Be Excited about the F-150 Lightning
For more than 40 years, the Ford F-Series has been the bestselling truck in America, and that tradition shows no signs of ending anytime soon. While the standard F-150 remains the quintessential pickup truck for a lot of people, there’s a new option that has many people – Ford fans and those who don’t follow […]
EV Future: What About the Batteries?
We find ourselves at an interesting moment in the auto industry. Not since the development of the internal combustion engine itself and the birth of the industry has there been something quite so revolutionary and important for the future of transportation: the proliferation of Electric Vehicles (EVs). A lot of people (including me) are very […]
New Tech Moves LYRIQ Development Into the Fast Lane
As a company, GM has committed itself to meeting some fairly impressive goals involving its lineup of Electric Vehicles (EVs). They plan on having 30 EVs available globally by the end of 2025 across their different brands, and they’ve said they want to only offer electric models by 2035. One major part of this strategy […]
Let’s Consider the Mazda CX-5 Trims
There’s no denying that the Mazda CX-5 is one of the most popular and best reviewed compact crossover SUVs on the market. Every year, it wins numerous awards, and the latest model is just as popular as ever, if not even more so, due to an upgraded infotainment system and additional trim levels. In fact, […]
Electric Car Dealers vs Standard Car Dealerships
If you’re looking at new cars right now, or even just thinking about your options for a new vehicle in the next few years, then you might be trying to figure out the right type of dealership to choose. You could go to a shop that’s exclusively an electric car dealer, or you might be […]
Key Model Years for the GMC Terrain
Whether you’re simply interested in the history and background of the GMC Terrain, or if you’re looking for a used model to buy, it’s helpful to have a sense of which model years are particularly noteworthy. While some of this might be a bit academic, if you’re thinking about heading to your local used GMC […]
Congress Pushes for Strict Emissions Regulations
Fuel economy and standards for emissions have become political subjects, just like many other commercial and scientific considerations. That means that in recent years, there has been a great deal of push and pull over what federal regulations and guidelines should be for the auto industry. In particular, the debate and standards have involved the […]
Teen Drivers: Here’s What I Wish I had Known
Learning to drive as a teenager is exciting: the thrill and nervousness of that first time behind the wheel, the rush of newfound freedom, and discovering where you can go on your own. It can be a lot of fun––but it’s also a lot of responsibility, and that can bring some pressure and stress to […]