Small SUVs may not look like much from just looking at the exterior, but anyone who has ever driven one of high quality knows that there is much more than meets the eye. A good small SUV has the ferocity and notable cabin size the segment is known for, along with the compactness of a […]
Author: John Brotherhood
John is a screenwriter and playwright who has found an unexpected love for automotive content writing. The logical conclusion would be to assume that he wrote the screenplays for the hit Disney-Pixar franchise Cars 1-3, but you would be incorrect. Even better, he has blogged on some of your favorite automotive publications. John's automotive writing strives to inform and entertain, whether you're a car buff looking for your daily dose or a newcomer trying to figure out how many horses make a horsepower. Though John drives a crossover, he dreams of someday owning a truck, and sometimes, when he closes his eyes while driving, it feels like he really does own a truck.
The 2023 Nissan Kicks Is Ready for Anything That Awaits You Down the Road
Sustainability may be one of the most attractive features of any vehicle. Edgy design schemes are nice, and thrilling performance specs are fun, but if the car doesn’t last, is it really worth it? This question is especially poignant for families seeking a versatile vehicle for all the different uses that come with family life, […]
Two Years In: Is It Time to Buy a Used Bronco?
We all know that the Bronco made its big comeback in 2021, which was just two years ago. Because of supply chain complications, Ford’s new off-roader was hard to come by for a while, but the issues have been sorted out, and Broncos are rolling off the production line. In fact, with the third model […]
Following the Trax: Chevy Reimagines the Trax for 2024
Small SUVs are not the traditional fan vehicle. Most car enthusiasts direct their interests towards a more specific and exciting vehicle type, whether it’s sports cars, performance cars, or pickup trucks. Most car buffs probably aren’t rushing to find a Chevy Trax for sale. The Trax is a good example because it serves as an […]
In With the Old: 2022 Chevys in Review
The times are a-changin’. We’re at the beginning of a new year. Sure, we’re at the beginning of a calendar year; but all of us here in the automotive industry are focused on the beginning of the model year. Once again, we transition from vehicles that feel like they just hit the market to newer […]
Branding for Adventure: What Makes a Subaru a Subaru
Any business students, marketers, business owners, or social media influencers who may be reading this are likely familiar with the term brand identity. Of course, this term refers to the aesthetic, personality, and image through which a brand presents itself to customers and the public at large. Every leading vehicle brand has its own brand […]
Out of Your Hands: The Benefits of Selling to a Dealer
Buying a car can be a hassle. If you find the right dealership with the right dealer, it can be a good experience, but most people don’t necessarily look forward to the process of buying a car. At least with buying a car, though, you get the excitement of starting fresh with a new vehicle. […]
The Silverado: Making Work Easier
Trucking is a special kind of driving. Sometimes you get a car just to handle the day-to-day commute, and by the time you’re done with it, you haven’t even utilized most of its features. Trucks are different, though. If you’re using your truck for work, no matter what kind of jobs you’re doing, you need […]
The Versatile 2022 Subaru Ascent Gives You the Freedom of Choice
Sometimes it feels like everyone wants us everywhere, doing everything at every moment. Even if this is not the case, I think many of us feel that way with relative frequency. A large piece of it is probably the ways in which our culture uses mobile technology, expecting everyone to be available at all times. […]
Performance and Efficiency? The 2023 Kia Forte
We sometimes polarize sedans and sports cars. It can be helpful to have distinctions and classifications, but we often let sedans wallow in the category of mere “commuter” vehicles while sports cars get all of the attention and have all of the fun. Of course, the line between sedans and sports cars is not always […]
Inside and Out: Ram
You know a good pickup when you see it on the road. You don’t necessarily have to know the engine type, read the specs, or see the inside to know that you’re looking at a quality vehicle. Just a quick zip past a quality pickup, and you know that there’s something special going on. Such […]
Getting Specific: Ford’s Special Off-Road Trims
Driving is better when it is customized and specialized. There are a lot of great vehicles out there, but sometimes a driver’s needs are so specific that no vehicle quite hits the nail on the head. Just as the brand has pioneered many things in the automotive industry, Ford has come up with a solution […]
Four Generations: The Silverado
There are two kinds of truckers: those who want modern trucks and those who want classic trucks. Sometimes you’ll come across people who want the in-between. Alright, so maybe there are three kinds of truckers: those who want modern trucks, those who want classic trucks, and those who want the in-between. This third kind of […]
Maximizing Performance in the 2023 GMC Acadia
Mid-size SUVs are often more capable than drivers realize. These vehicles often fall into the pattern of being used for daily commutes without being given the opportunity to exercise all they have to offer. The 2023 GMC Acadia is a mid-size SUV that caters well to young families. It also has the capability to provide […]
Cumulative Atmosphere: 2022 VW Atlas Cross Sport vs 2022 Ford Edge
Does design really matter? I’m not asking if it really matters to you personally, but if it really matters in the big picture of automotive excellence. Take two vehicles in the same class—say, the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport vs the 2022 Ford Edge—and you’ll see that one is certainly a bit savvier in the […]
Luxury Off-Roading: The 2022 Ford EcoSport vs 2022 Jeep Renegade
Is luxury off-roading a thing? Of course, we know that there are certainly vehicles with luxury trims that also have some decent off-roading features, just as there are some off-roading vehicles that aren’t too shabby in the design sector. But can a vehicle be both a true off-roader and a true luxury vehicle? To better […]
Trim it Down: The Trims of the GMC Sierra 2500
If you’re looking for a truck, GMC is the brand to turn to. As the truck division of General Motors, GMC continues to prove itself year after year as one of the best brands when it comes to large vehicles, whether it’s in the form of SUVs or pickup trucks. Because General Motors innovates well […]
A Champion of the Trail: 2022 Ford Bronco
Few vehicles are off-roading champions. Sure, there are a lot of vehicles that have good off-roading trims or packages, but there really are only a select handful of vehicles that are off-roading champions. Indubitably, one of these select few is the Ford Bronco, and the 2022 Ford Bronco is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Today […]
A Comparison of Champions
There is an argument to be made that pickups represent automotive production at its finest. While we see excellence in design, engineering, and capabilities across vehicle lineups, pickups tend to do all of this at the largest scale and with the most excellence. Two brands which have seemingly mastered the art of pickup production are […]
Intuitive Technology: The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Volkswagen is known for having that unique flair. You can’t necessarily put your finger on it, but there’s just something to a VW that stands out and seems a little bit cooler than your average vehicle. While the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has that iconic personality, one of the brand’s (and especially this vehicle’s) […]