As someone who grew up during the 1990s, I regretfully missed out on the golden age of the muscle car. The closest I ever got to witnessing an auto segment that was big on performance was during the formative years of the SUV boom; I remember the Ford Excursion and Hummer being the ultimate status […]
Author: Jerome Reuter
Jerome Reuter is a freelance writer, author, film critic, and music journalist. He specializes in books that provide analytical discourse on heavy metal and is the author of Through the Mist and the Madness: An Analytical Thesis on the First Three Metallica Albums and Electric Funeral: Black Sabbath and the Cultural Landscape of 1970-1975. A relative newcomer to the automotive industry, Jerome’s favorite subjects include the representation of the automobile in popular culture and the history and development of the industry as a whole. He also insists the Ford Edsel was an excellent vehicle ahead of its time.
How the Toyota Corolla Saved America During the Gas Crisis of the 1970s
If there’s one thing consumers are always wary of, it’s the never-ending fluctuation of gas prices. Pulling up to the pump only to see that the gallon cost has increased by a few cents is enough to cause aggravation. Now, imagine going for your weekly fill-up, only to see that no gas was available or […]
A Tale of a Tailgate: The StowFlex on the Chevy Colorado
As someone who writes on the continuing developments within the automotive industry each year, I constantly need to be “in the know,” as it were. This means keeping up with the latest developments and features available with each passing model year to assist the vehicle-buying public in making informed decisions regarding their purchases, particularly those […]
The Toyota Tacoma Brings Hybrid Power to the Midsize Truck Market
The pickup truck is one of the most unique options for drivers to consider. Depending on who you ask, the applications and versatility are endless, with some favoring the chance to utilize it as a reliable workhorse. In contrast, others prefer to have it facilitate their off-road adventures, and some simply use it as a […]
The Microchip Shortage: What to Know Now That It’s Over
As we gradually make our way through 2024, the tumultuous period of 2020 seems far removed from our daily conversations. The year seemed like everything was turned upside down; the arrival of Covid-19 and the onset of a global pandemic meant that new terms were entering our vocabulary. In a short time, we quickly got […]
The Best Luxury SUVs to Buy Used
There’s no denying that the SUV craze has generated a wide variety of model types that can ideally suit the tastes of any driver. This vehicle class has undoubtedly come a long way, from the days of off-road-efficient box-shaped models to ones focused on providing family-friendly transportation lush with comfort and convenience amenities. Today, we […]
Vince and Larry: The Greatest Spokesmen for Automotive Safety
Advertising and the automotive industry are two items that go hand in hand with one another. As long as there have been vehicles manufactured for consumers, brands have been trying their hand at unique ways and methods to accentuate their virtues and highlight the reasons why people should own them. Each facet of the industry […]
The 2024 Chevy Equinox vs. The 2024 Subaru Forester: Which One’s Better for Families?
If you lined up all of the vehicles that are currently a part of the 2024 model year, you would surely notice that there’s one repetitive theme that seems to be present. This is the seemingly infinite number of crossover and subcompact SUV models that dominate the marketplace. The number seems to increase every year, […]
2024 Chevy Corvette Stingray: High Performance That Shatters the Mold
In a world where new makes and models are popping up every year, we sometimes forget to remind ourselves how far back we can trace some lineages. Such is the case with the Chevy Corvette. It’s hard to believe that it first made its debut back in 1953. Here we are, more than two decades […]
The Cost-Effective Advantages of the Nissan SUV
There’s no denying that the SUV is the most sought-after vehicle in the automotive marketplace. With so many makes and models on the road, determining which one is the best bet for you and your family can be a daunting task. Manufacturers are quick to note which features, designs, and entertainment systems are in place, […]
When the Family Craves Adventure: The 2024 Nissan Pathfinder
When it comes to the modern family, the conveniences that now exist have certainly made things much more manageable than they have been in previous years. Today’s children are adept at mastering technology and have already grasped the knowledge and know-how from an early age to get ahead in the increasingly advanced digital world. Of […]
Built in America for the American Family: The Ford Explorer
It was 1991 when a new vehicle hit the market and offered parents a brand new method of transporting themselves and their children around town and elsewhere. Named after the act of discovering new frontiers, the Ford Explorer has remained in production ever since and has become the standard-bearer for what the modern SUV should […]
The Possible Future of Nissan Is Truly Electrifying
Few manufacturers have amassed a reputation for technological innovation greater than Nissan’s. It’s rare that a new model year arrives, and Nissan hasn’t already made some key announcements regarding the new innovations its fleet possesses. In recent years, the major breakthroughs from the Japanese manufacturer have mostly involved developing new safety and driving assistance features […]
Luxury for Less: The 2023 Buick Enclave
As the SUV continues to rise in popularity, there is a model in the marketplace for any type of driver and situation. It seems difficult to imagine how things were just a few short decades ago, when the enormous giants that catered to full-sized families and avid off-roaders were the only options to be found. […]
Working with a Dealership For Financing Instead of a Bank or Credit Union
There’s no denying that having a reliable method of transportation is essential for the average consumer. And when it comes to getting behind the wheel of one, many people look to obtain assistance with getting their vehicle financed. The question becomes, which option is the best? Some opt to pursue financing through a bank or […]
Breaking All the Rules: Examining the Performance Attributes of the Mazda CX-5
With the arrival of a new model year comes the promise of vehicles that go above and beyond expectations to deliver the very best results to the average consumer. The past few decades have seen the SUV rise to unprecedented levels of popularity, and the CX series from Mazda continues to shift the paradigm and […]
GMC and GM: The Shared Histories of Two American Institutions
To many people, GMC trucks appear to be nothing more than rebadged Chevy trucks. The Sierra is GMC’s Silverado, the Canyon their Colorado, the Yukon their Tahoe. That may be the case today (though many GMC owners insist that their trucks are quite different than their cousins at Chevrolet), but it wasn’t always this way. […]
The Perfection of Practicality: Examining the 2024 Chevy Malibu
With the continued rise in popularity that the crossover and compact SUV is currently experiencing, the options for effective and practical four-door sedans across the marketplace are more and more limited by each passing year. This is certainly a matter of concern for the consumer who places practicality above all other items when purchasing a […]
Must-Have Modern Safety and Driving Assistance Features
There’s no denying that vehicles are more complex today than they’ve ever been before. All you have to do is listen to any advertisement, and you’ll notice that a slough of features and accessories are listed, with many of them generating a considerable amount of interest from the vehicle-buying public. The new features that are […]
Discontinued Ford Models That We Still Love
Each year, we are allowed the opportunity to see what the various manufacturers have planned for the brand-new model year. With new technology, new designs, and new ways to excite, it’s no wonder why the automotive industry is the most fascinating world to be a part of. And whether you’re an industry insider or someone […]