For decades, Ford has dominated the US small truck market—first with the Ranger and now with the Maverick. Since its introduction, sales of the Maverick have exploded. In the first seven months of 2024, more than 100,000 Mavericks left US dealerships—more than as many sold in the whole of 2023. Seeing this, along with solid […]
Category: Compact
Four Surprising Uses for Compact Crossovers
Ever feel like you’re not utilizing something to its full potential? There are so many vehicles that seem to serve only one function, like the family vehicle or the work truck. You might look at a compact crossover like the 2024 Chevy Trailblazer and think about one or two other purposes it would be good […]
Small and Spiffy: The 5 Best Compact Luxury SUVs
Demand has steadily increased for vehicles that go farther with less gas. One way to do this is to purchase a hybrid vehicle—or go completely gas-free with an EV—and another way is to simply buy a smaller car. “Compact” is a word we see more often attached to vehicles. There are compact versions of everything […]
Cool Compact SUVs – Choosing Between the VW Taos and Buick Encore GX
Once upon a time, drivers had very few choices when it came to SUVs. Giant three-row vehicles and boxy off-roaders were common, but drivers who craved a combination of ample cargo room and comfortable passenger accommodations were encouraged to take a look at minivans or station wagons. Mercifully, those days ended with the arrival of […]
Common Myths About the Chevy Spark, Debunked
There’s a lot of speculation out there about the smallest member of the Chevy family, and if you’re like us, you seek to get to the bottom of rumors. We’re talking about the 2022 Chevy Spark, the subcompact hatchback that sits at the most affordable price point in Chevy’s lineup (in fact, it’s the most […]