The increasingly bland compact crossover segment contains a dash of cayenne pepper in the form of the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport. Nissan’s junior-sized Rogue spinoff carves off a few inches of length to appeal to city dwellers and buyers seeking a smaller, less expensive SUV. With the Rogue Sport, what you sacrifice in size, you […]
Author: Rebecca Shepard
Don’t Let The Price Tag Fool You: Why Manufacturers Complicate Trim Lineups
When SUVs first made an appearance on dealer showroom floors, they tended to be extensions of vehicles from existing categories: new body styles sitting either on car platforms or pickup platforms. Today, these vehicles are the focus of more extensive engineering, making the pool of options compelling and varied. Take the 2021 Buick Envision vs […]
Battle of the 2021 Compact SUVs: Equinox vs Santa Fe
The battle of imports versus domestics continues to rage on in 2021 and no more aggressively than in the competitive compact SUV segment. It’s by far one of the most popular categories for new vehicle buyers. Two of the most popular options that regularly compete for market share are the 2021 Chevy Equinox vs 2021 […]
How the Chrysler Pacifica Destroyed the Boring Minivan Stereotype Forever
The evolution of the Chrysler Pacifica has taken a few detours, including a brief body style change to a mid-size crossover for a few years in the early 2000s. One thing that hasn’t changed, though, is parents’ universal preference for the Pacifica over other minivans. It is, in a word, cooler than any other minivan […]
ProPILOT Assist 2.0 Adds Next-Generation Safety and Convenience to the Nissan Lineup
If you’re getting ready to visit a Nissan dealership to buy a brand new Nissan for your family, you’ll be glad to know that the newest crop of 2021 Nissan models incorporates a plethora of advanced safety features that utilize next-generation automation technology. One of the most exciting features is ProPILOT Assist 2.0. Perhaps you’ve […]
A Comprehensive Review of the All-New 2021 Chevrolet Silverado
Looking to acquire a brand new Silverado? Now is the perfect time to head to your Chevy Silverado dealer to experience the capable lineup of Silverado light-duty and heavy-duty trucks. From the popular half-ton 1500 to the heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 workhorse rigs, these trucks have stood the test of time, stalwartly holding their own […]
Buyer’s Choice: The 2021 Chevy Trax vs 2021 Chevy Trailblazer
When it comes to choosing a new car, size definitely matters. If you’re in the market for a budget-friendly crossover that still has room for your friends, consider the 2021 Chevy Trax vs 2021 Chevy Trailblazer. These two affordable subcompact options deliver on more than just price. Safety, comfort, and performance are all woven in, […]
Battle of the Goliaths: Chevy vs Ford in the Ultimate Product Comparison
If you want to spark a spirited debate, ask a Chevy fan why their Suburban is better than the neighbor’s Expedition, or swing by a job site and ask the superintendent that just pulled up in a Silverado 1500 why their truck is superior to the project manager’s F-150. Better yet, drop by a used […]
A Review of the 2021 Nissan Altima’s Diverse Trim Range
If we were limited to using just one word to describe the 2021 Nissan Altima, it would be diverse. Why? This year’s Altima is stacked with six different trims, three drivetrain options, and a whole host of add-on equipment and packages so that buyers can select – in laser-specific detail – the exact mix of […]
The 2021 Jeep Gladiator: An Unconventional Midsize Pickup
What do you get when you combine iconic Jeep styling with pickup truck utility? The answer can be found right down the street at a Jeep dealer near me and you. One look at the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, and it’s abundantly clear this isn’t your everyday pickup. It’s something else altogether, almost defying the traditional […]
Are Electric Vehicles as Green as We Think?
We hear plenty about the benefits of buying all-electric vehicles (EVs), but not too much is said about the dark side of this emerging technological shift. By all accounts, most manufacturers are embracing an all-electric future. General Motors announced that it’s hoping to get there by 2035, and the growing network of Chevy EV dealer […]
7 Random Facts About Honda You’ll Love Knowing
Let’s play a word association game. What comes to mind when you hear “Honda”? For most, it’s something like dependability or reliability, and that would be fair because Honda is known for making some of the most dependable cars, trucks, and SUVs on the market. Visit a Honda dealer, and you’ll find no shortage of […]
8 Glaring Red Flags that the Used Truck You’re About to Buy is a Lemon
If you’re among the thousands of Americans seeking a reliable used pickup truck as your personal vehicle, you might want to read this. Buying a used pickup is not as easy as looking around and grabbing the cheapest truck you can find that has what you want. There’s a lot more involved, particularly if you’re […]
Battle of the Midsize Sedans: The 2020 Ford Fusion vs 2021 Nissan Altima
In boxing and in life, sometimes it’s just not a fair fight. Such is the case with the 2020 Ford Fusion vs 2021 Nissan Altima. Even with a model year advantage, it seems the Altima can’t take the heat from the stylish and highly fuel-efficient 2020 Fusion. It is sad that Ford has chosen to […]
Skip the Sameness: The 2021 GMC Terrain is the Statement SUV You’re Looking For
America is addicted to crossovers. This addiction is creating a wave of sameness that threatens to take the personality out of what we drive. There once was a time that buyers chose vehicles because they reflected their personalities and values: convertibles, beefy trucks, and muscle cars told everyone who we were. Can we recapture that […]
The 2021 Buick Encore GX: It’s Not an Encore
We’re excited about what’s happening at Buick. The company’s already standout lineup of crossovers just keeps getting better with recent additions like the 2021 Buick Encore GX. Hang on a minute, you think – didn’t Buick release the Encore nearly a decade ago? Well, yes. This is the Encore GX. It’s different. Completely different, in […]
Best Bang for the Buck: The Very Capable (and Overlooked) 2021 Chevrolet Malibu
Let’s be honest: the midsize four-door sedan segment is fairly lacking in show-stopping magazine-cover-ready model options. But its lack of pretense doesn’t mean there aren’t a handful of sleepers. Perhaps the biggest sleeper of them all is the 2021 Chevy Malibu. This dependable 57-year-old Chevrolet icon has been a long-time favorite of savvy sedan shoppers […]
Subaru and Racing: The Story Behind a Rally Champion
When most people hear the name Subaru, their mind travels to families leisurely cruising the country in all-wheel drive cars, making Kodak memories while enveloped in a Subaru safety bubble. Subaru is practical. Safe. Reliable. However, if you have an interest in performance cars, you may know that Subaru also has a wild side. Most […]
The 2021 Ford Explorer: Tradition Meets Tech in a Fan Favorite
A common question people ask is, “what is the best Ford to buy,” and the answer is simply the Ford Explorer. Who doesn’t love the Ford Explorer? This iconic SUV has its roots in the earliest stages of the SUV and crossover movement. The Explorer was cool before SUVs were cool, and because of that, […]
Why The 2021 Cadillac CT4 Has European Automakers Feeling Nervous
Have you ever felt like the underdog? There’s nothing as unnerving as showing up to a party conspicuously underdressed or finding yourself alone in an elevator with the company’s CEO. That must be what it feels like to be the 2021 Cadillac CT4. As the only American entrant in the compact luxury sedan category, the […]