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, […]
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.
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 […]
Is an Apple Car Coming Soon?
If you’re one to keep your finger on the pulse of the auto industry and check headlines from news outlets, then you probably think the answer to that question is a clear and definitive “yes.” After all, it seems like every news website, auto blog, and tech site out there has an article once a […]
These Are the Hottest SUVs at Your Nissan Dealer
Staying on top of what’s going on and what’s new in the auto industry takes some work. There are so many models released every year, with old favorites coming back, updated features on established vehicles, major revisions on all-new generations, and even completely new models we’ve never seen before. Whether you’re shopping for a vehicle […]
Should the Ford Chassis Cab Be Your Next Work Truck?
A truck can be an amazing vehicle for getting a lot of work done, and the right pickup is the cornerstone of many industries. Something like the Ford F-150 can be the perfect option for carpenters, plumbers, painters, and a lot of other people in trades. But for a professional vehicle that can handle more […]
The 15 Best Cars, Trucks, and SUVs for 2021
If you start looking at all of the vehicles available from the auto industry, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. You have so many to choose from that narrowing down your options can become a full-time job. That’s when it helps to have a buying guide that you can look at to at least point you […]
2021 Volkswagen Model Overview
Volkswagen is a brand that a lot of people like; after all, it’s a way to get impressive German engineering without paying BMW or Mercedes-Benz prices. When thinking about VW, it’s easy to picture classic models like the Beetle or Bug (personally, I go for the 1970s models that I grew up with, but the […]
Previewing the EV Truck Market
Whether you like it or not, with each passing day, it seems more and more that the future of the auto industry is going to be electric. While EV cars make-up most of the market right now, there’s no denying that SUVs and pickups are a major part of the EV plans being plotted by […]
Ford Explorer or Jeep Grand Cherokee?
A lot of times, when people try to figure out the right vehicle to get, it can come down to just two or three options that seem like a good fit. Going from there to deciding exactly the right model can be tricky, and there’s no clear guideline for which is best. When looking at […]
The Dodge Journey Reaches its End
Eventually, every journey must come to an end, and for the Dodge Journey, 2020 is its final production year, as Dodge has chosen to focus on its performance lineup. So, is the 2020 Dodge Journey an ignominious end for this midsize crossover SUV, or is it a last hurrah before it drives off into the […]
Should We Expect an Electric Chevy Truck?
If you are wondering if we should be expecting an electric pickup from Chevy, then the answer is a resounding “yes.” At this point, a pickup joining the lineup of Chevy electric vehicles is a matter of “when” not “if.” The “when” is still quite fuzzy, as are many other details about what this truck […]
Current and Future Innovations in Car Tech
A powerful engine might be the key to a great sports car, and towing capacity is certainly important for a pickup, but every vehicle can benefit from technological innovations. Whether you’re looking at entertainment features like infotainment displays and speaker systems, safety options like adaptive cruise control, or future possibilities involving autonomous driving and more, […]
Lucid Motors Builds its Factory – Now They Just Need to Build Cars
If you’ve been following the auto industry lately, particularly the development of competing Electric Vehicle (EV) models, then you’ve likely heard of Lucid Motors. If not, then now you have – they’re a brand-new auto manufacturer with their sights set squarely on competing with Tesla and other major luxury brands. So far, they’ve talked a […]
Ford Trucks: What’s in a Generation?
If you look at different model years for a vehicle, especially one that’s been around a few decades, you’ll quickly start to see references to different generations. To put it simply, a generation of a vehicle is a collection of years with similar designs and systems. There can be upgrades from one year to the […]
Certified Pre-Owned: How Does Chevy Stack Up?
Choosing a pre-owned vehicle is a great way to get a good car and save some money – sometimes a lot of money. But not all used models are the same: some can offer great peace of mind at a reduced cost, while others can save you money upfront but then cost you more in […]
With Care by Volvo, You Can Subscribe to Drive
One thing that I enjoy is seeing how different industries handle changes in technology and social expectations for shopping and ownership. The auto industry, in particular, can be fascinating as sometimes it will lag well behind other markets, while at other times, it takes bold steps to try new things and innovate in unexpected ways. […]
Considering the Ford F-650 and F-750
Commercial vehicles are definitely not for everyone. Most people are completely fine driving something like the Ford F-150 and will find the power and performance such a truck provides more than sufficient for everything they need. But some folks, and particularly businesses in the construction, delivery, and utility industries, require something with greater power or […]