Luxury automakers seem to create their own languages when they name their models. It’s usually a combination of letters and numbers that make little sense to people unfamiliar with the brand. Case and point: venturing to a Mercedes-Benz dealer near me offers a front-row seat to the brand’s luxury and ingenuity, but I need a […]
Author: Morgan Ford Rice
Morgan holds degrees in English Literature and World Religions, with graduate work in journalism. After gaining invaluable experience in public relations and hosting events for best-selling authors, poet laureates, and playwrights, Morgan transitioned into freelance and editing for authors and international clients before discovering her passion for the automotive world. She's driven everything from a Civic hybrid to a Wrangler but remains a Ford fan with dreams of one day getting behind the wheel of a Bronco and perfecting her motorcycle skills. Marrying into a family of avid motorcycle riders, Morgan is learning how to ride and looks forward to exploring the country on two wheels alongside her husband.
Going Green With Ford: The 2025 Escape Hybrid & PHEV
In the auto industry today, there is a vigorous push to build a greener, more sustainable future. Automakers like Ford continue to expand their lineups with new models, but they’re also taking the models we know and love and introducing hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants. The Ford Escape for sale at Blue Oval dealers […]
Nine Ways the GMC Sierra 1500 Pro Offers More Bang for Your Buck
There’s always the question of getting the most for your money when shopping for a new truck. Why? The industry is known for its mile-high price tags that require spending hours at a dealership negotiating a better price. Just the thought adds stress to the car-buying process, but automakers like GMC are actively working to […]
The Neo-Retro Yamaha XSR Series: A Fusion of Past and Present
Shopping a burgeoning market of used motorcycles for sale gives riders many unique opportunities. First-time riders can hone their skills without spending a fortune, while veteran riders can bring their bike dreams to life at a fraction of the sticker price. For some, it means venturing beyond a touring bike and adding a dual sport […]
Collaborative Ingenuity: A Look at the Honda-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Two minds are better than one?” As it turns out, the concept is more than a ploy to encourage teamwork in our educational and professional settings; it’s also used in the fiercely competitive landscape of the global automotive industry. For Honda dealers around the world, though, they say three […]
12 Ways GMC Defines Luxury: A Closer Look at the 2024 Terrain Denali
What’s the biggest difference between GMC and Chevrolet? As one of several brands under the General Motors umbrella, GMC is recognized for its focus on luxury. GMC has a long history of making luxury affordable across its lineup, often touting that luxury under the Denali name. Best-selling SUVs like the GMC Terrain for sale showcase […]
A Look at Ford’s Cutting-Edge Trailering Technologies
I spent several years driving a full-size truck with a double-stack trailer loaded with rescue boats in tow, navigating major highways across the United States and congested city streets that forced a white-knuckled grip. Trailering a rig that size wasn’t for the faint of heart and was nerve-inducing, especially considering the best technology available was […]
Indulgence at Its Finest With GMC: A Look at Luxury in the Yukon
Are heated seats worth it? Do rain-sensing windshield wipers and driver-assist tools like adaptive cruise control significantly impact your experience in the driver’s seat? If you’d asked me a decade ago, I would’ve laughed because I drove a four-wheel drive, two-door SUV with an AM/FM radio. The doors and roof were usually off because another […]
(Mid) Size Matters: Exploring Performance in the Midsize Chevy Colorado
Full-size trucks steal the spotlight because they’re versatile workhorses that can tow heavy loads and comfortably accommodate passengers and cargo. As a full-size truck owner, I can attest to their versatility and appeal firsthand, relying on my truck to handle loads of mulch, rock, and lumber for DIY projects around the house. Yet, trucks like […]
Three Key Updates for the 2024 Mustang Mach-E
Ford set out to deliver something magical and innovative when it tasked its design team with designing an all-electric SUV. The American automotive pioneer didn’t want an electric version of something you could already find at your Ford dealer; instead, Ford had higher expectations that it would usher drivers into a new era of innovation, […]
Powering Up With Ford: The Significance of Over-The-Air Software Updates
It feels like a lifetime ago when I traded my gas-guzzling SUV for a hybrid sedan, thinking my upgrade was life-altering and noteworthy. After all, hybrids were still relatively new at the time, so it was a shock to my family that I would get behind the wheel of something seemingly foreign. Like I said, […]
Are Sedans a Dying Breed? How the Chevy Malibu Says Otherwise
Are sedans a dying breed? With one look around, it’s undeniable that sedans are outnumbered. Trucks and SUVs rule the American landscape because we live in an era where “bigger is better,” and we’re always in pursuit of more: we want more features, more capability, more stuff—more of everything. And while this love affair with […]
Reimagining the Mom Car: Blaring Blippi in the Dodge Hornet
There’s a running joke among friends that if you see any of us driving around town with the windows down and Blippi or Cocomelon music blasting, no, you didn’t. Years ago, sunny days were meant for sunroofs and your favorite playlists. I drove my Jeep Wrangler proudly with the top and doors off and the […]
The Best Gets Better: 6 Updates to the 2025 Chevy Equinox
Can you name Chevrolet’s best-selling SUV? Most people immediately think of icons like the Tahoe and long-running nameplates like the Suburban, but these full-size behemoths don’t hold that coveted title. Instead, it goes to the Chevy Equinox for sale at dealerships across the country. But what is it about the Equinox that makes it so […]
Gaining an Edge as a Used Car Owner: The Ford Edge
Have you heard the news? Ford is changing its lineup to make room for more electric vehicles that live up to and exceed our expectations of what it means to drive a Built Ford Tough vehicle. That change means finding a new Ford Edge for sale on lots around the country will soon be a […]
Shifting Gears: Honda Changes the Motorcycle Game with Its Dual-Clutch Transmission
There’s a learning curve for riders climbing into the saddle for the first time, so investing in a bike like a used Honda motorcycle for sale is a wise purchase. As a novice rider, I can attest to the value of learning on a used bike after dropping my husband’s BMW within minutes of my […]
The Power of a Name: How EV Names Affect the Consumer Experience
The automotive industry has its own language, relying on an extensive dictionary of abbreviations like ICE, EVs, EUVs, and PHEVs, to the pure chaos of model names that combine letters with numbers and can easily make a potential buyer’s head spin. With the rising popularity of electric vehicles, that chaos has reached new heights. Automakers […]
Which Used RAV4 Models Have the Most Safety Features?
Modern vehicles all seem to come equipped with some high-tech safety features. No package is perhaps as complete or adept at protecting passengers as Toyota’s suite of advanced safety features, bundled into what’s known as Toyota Safety Sense (TSS). It was first introduced to the market when it became available on 2016 models across the […]
Should You Choose a Honda Accord or Honda CR-V?
The Honda Accord has been around for seemingly a lifetime. It was first introduced to the world all the way back in 1977 to fill a gap in the market for larger sedans. Up until that point, Honda had been predominantly a motorcycle and minicar company. In 1995, Honda announced that a new vehicle would […]
The Online Experience: A New Era for Dealerships and Car Buyers
Years ago, I remember being enamored by the idea that I didn’t have to buy my college textbooks from the campus bookstore, but could find them on the internet and have them shipped to my door. It was a foreign concept, and the name of the website even more so: Amazon. It turns out that […]