If you’ve seen a car commercial lately for a truck or SUV, you might have noticed a tone shift. The vehicle approaches the camera almost from above, pushing boulders or waves of water out of its way, almost like some indestructible beast. Power, intimidation, control, conquer…you can practically see that these were the “tone” words […]
Author: Julia Austin
Julia graduated from UCLA's creative writing program and has a decade-plus career covering various lifestyle topics, from travel to wellness. In the automotive world, she is a lover of all things that make a vehicle comfortable and convenient. As a nearly life-long Jetta driver, Julia appreciates models that are stylish, fun to drive, and safe. During her downtime, Julia loves spending hours treasure-hunting in thrift stores and hanging out with her dog.
Practical and Adventurous: You Can Have It All With the Chevy Tahoe Z71
You’re faced with a predicament: you’re planning to visit your local Chevrolet Tahoe dealer but know you’ll have to settle for the adventure-ready Silverado ZR2 if you want a capable adventurer off the pavement. But what if you didn’t have to settle? What if you could have Chevrolet’s best-selling SUV and a competent trail runner? […]
Looking to Trade? Everything You Need to Know About Trading a Financed Vehicle
Another vehicle has caught your eye, and you know it’s more suitable to your driving needs, but you’re still making payments on your current car. Ideally, you want to trade but don’t own your vehicle outright. Are you stuck window shopping until you finally pay off the loan? Is there even a point to using […]
A Look at the Chevy Silverado Special Editions
You probably already know that the Chevy Silverado is one of the most popular pickup trucks in America. You either read about their high sales numbers, or you’ve simply seen with your eyes just how many Chevy Silverados are out on the road. The Chevy Silverado is an incredibly reliable pickup. In fact, many can […]
Take a Look at the Chevy Silverado 1500’s Innovative Multi-Flex Tailgate
Anyone who drives a pickup knows that your truck is much more than your mode of transportation. You live, work, relax, eat, and even sleep in it sometimes. Chevrolet understood this when they created their multi-flex tailgate, which is now available across the Silverado lineup. This highly functional, multi-purpose tailgate makes so many of the […]
Everything You Need to Know About Flex Fuel Vehicles
If you’ve been shopping around on the websites between one used car dealership to another, you might have noticed one category filter you didn’t recognize: flex fuel vehicles. Flex fuel vehicles are not new to the world of automobiles. In fact, they’ve been around for almost 30 years now and there are well over 20 […]
The 2023 Chevy Bolt EV: What’s to Come (And What’s Taking so Long?)
As the world grows more and more fond of products that are kind to the environment, we’re all very excited to see where Chevrolet takes their line and definitely curious about what’s to come with the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV. Some might associate electric vehicles mostly with companies known for compact cars and sedans, like […]
Three Great Used Chevy EVs and Hybrids
Electric vehicles are the way of the future, and we see more of them on the roads every year as additional cities and regions add charging stations. Did you know there are now over 46,000 public charging stations in the United States? What’s more, many of these even offer free charging for your vehicle. So […]
7 Compelling Reasons to Go Electric
Today, it seems that more and more manufacturers are joining the race to add a variety of attractive and diverse electric vehicles to their lineup. Consumers want to see that manufacturers of everything from cars to clothing to furniture are paying attention to the environment and doing their part. And, of course, with the average […]
What We Know About the Nissan Ariya
More and more manufacturers are recognizing that if they want to continue to impress buyers, they’ll need to break out of boxes and defy expectations. Drivers have raised their standards––as they should––and car manufacturers need to keep up. Consumers are tired of having to make sacrifices and feeling like getting the perks of one type […]
Comfort Features in the 2022 Subaru Ascent
As drivers, we ask a lot out of our mid-size SUVs. These are the carpoolers that will carry coolers full of orange slices, lacrosse sticks, and the sweaty kids that come with them. They’re the nap zone after a long day of sightseeing or hiking and the media room during those long stretches of road […]
The 6 Best Cars to Keep You Cool This Summer
If you live somewhere with extremely high temperatures in the summer, then you know that your car can either be your oasis or your personal hell. There’s nothing quite like the pain of trying to sit in the driver’s seat, only to jump up when you realize the upholstery is piping hot. Many desert drivers […]
What Makes a Crossover SUV Great?
Midsize, full-size, compact…there are so many types of SUVs that it can be difficult to keep them all straight. Many shoppers go into the car buying process thinking, “I just want an SUV,” and are surprised when they get to the dealer and are asked what kind of SUV. One popular variety in recent years […]
11 Reasons to Love a Station Wagon
Ah, the station wagon: one of the building blocks of American family life. You might be familiar with modern varieties like the 2022 Subaru Outback or Volvo Cross Country, but this beloved vehicle has a long and rich history. Most adults born in the mid-to-late-1900s probably have plenty of great memories in one of these […]
The Chevy Blazer SS EV: What We Know, And What We Don’t
True Chevy fans feel the hair rise up on their arms when they see that little “SS” logo stitched onto the seats of a vehicle. SS stands for Super Sport, and when you see it, that indicates a vehicle has undergone some pretty fun performance boosting. Some standard features to expect with an SS vehicle […]
7 Reasons to Buy an Electric Car Immediately
Gas prices are so high right now that people are now forced to alter their lifestyles. In fact, many companies that were going to return to an in-office model for employees are now encouraging workers to continue to work from home because of fuel prices. For many, paying up to $100 to fill their tank […]
Why We Love The 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE
Toyota has been making the Camry since 1983. It’s an affordable and fuel-efficient four-door sedan that’s great for families or individuals living in suburban or metropolitan areas. So long as cars have needed gas, people have wanted ways to save money on gas, and the Camry––starting with its earliest models all the way up to […]
Why Used Trucks Are So Popular
You might have heard by now that there’s been a boom in the used car market recently. With the COVID-19 pandemic causing people to spend more time at home, new car demand dropped, so manufacturers reduced their output of new cars. Then, the demand for cars rose as people returned to regular life; unfortunately, by […]
Has Covid Changed Used Car Prices For Good?
If you’re like many Americans, you’re still working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You’re barely getting in your vehicle, so if you’re looking for extra cash, you might be thinking, “This is a great time to sell my car.” There are some things you should know about the used car landscape, and car […]
9 Reasons the Wagoneer Has a Cult Following
Not quite a station wagon and not quite a Jeep, the original Wagoneer featured some beloved features from each of these vehicles in a unique hybrid. It is certainly its own species of vehicle, and it has gained many devout followers over the years. In fact, there are even websites where loyalists can post their […]