If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, the odds are higher than ever than you’re taking a hard look at a pick-up truck. Once thought of as tools for work and towing, trucks have gone fully mainstream. Helped by overall market shift from sedans to SUVs, trucks now occupy a solid space […]
Category: GMC
Moving Mountains: 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD vs 2019 Nissan Titan XD
The current truck marketplace is perhaps as diverse as it has ever been. On one end, there are multiple mid-size trucks with 4-cylinder engines proven to achieve well over 20 miles per gallon. In the middle, an unparalleled selection of full-size trucks, from spartan single cabs to luxurious crew cabs that regularly retail for over […]
The Battle Between the 2019 GMC Terrain and the 2019 Toyota RAV4
Subcompact SUVs have been growing in popularity with families in recent years. Where a sedan-style car was once preferred, parents are now opting for vehicles with a little more cargo room, power, and capability on the road. SUVs are generally larger cabins built onto the chassis of a truck. This used to mean clunky […]
It’s Your Weekly Auto News, Featuring ‘Space Orange”!
Annnnd we’re back… AutoInfluence with all of your automotive news headlines for this week of May 17th. Starting with… Ford Much to the chagrin of stateside enthusiasts, Ford unveiled the wagon-styled variant of the Focus ST, an offering that isn’t available in the U.S. Offering a welcome 58 cubic feet of passenger / cargo space, […]
Tesla Killers & Name Games…it’s This Week’s Automotive News Headlines!
Annnnd we’re back, AutoInfluence on Mothers Day Weekend with all your automotive news headlines since…well, since seven days ago. Why? Because we want to be just as dependable as your mom is, except you can damn well bet that we’re not gonna clean up after you. Ford / Lincoln While an official unveiling of the […]
How the 2019 GMC Terrain and the 2019 Jeep Cherokee Stack Up
The market for subcompact SUVs like the 2019 GMC Terrain vs 2019 Jeep Cherokee has been exploding in recent years. The market for sedan-style cars is dwindling, and families are more and more frequently opting for a subcompact SUV to transport their kids around. With increasingly good engine options and available features, it’s no […]
They Want to do WHAT to the Camaro?! (& Other News)
Annnnd we’re back…AutoInfluence kicking down the door to the month of May with all your automotive news. But don’t worry. We promise we’ll rehang the door once we’re done here (it’s the least we could do, since we forget to say hi to your mom in last week’s episode…) Ford / Lincoln This […]
Which GMC SUV Reigns Supreme
Being tasked with exploring the lineup of GMC SUVs is, in many ways, an exercise in giving credit where it’s due. In 2019, it’s basically pointless to argue the enduring appeal of the SUV segment, be it directed at traditional full-size offerings or those of the modern crossover format. Even if (like me) you’re rarely […]
A Battle of Brawn: The 2019 GMC 2500HD vs the 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
When it comes to pickup trucks, it’s all about the numbers. In this article, we are going to spend some time looking at the 2500 models from two of the world’s most prestigious truck manufacturers. Here is the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500HD vs 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. Which of these two heavy lifting pickups […]
How to Choose Between The 2019 GMC Terrain vs 2019 Honda CR-V
Choosing the perfect vehicle can seem tricky, especially if you’re choosing between vehicles in a crowded class like the compact SUV class. Two SUVs that commonly compared from this class are the 2019 GMC Terrain vs 2019 Honda CR-V. Both vehicles offer their own unique set of strengths, as well as a few shortcomings. […]
It’s ‘HEMI DAY’! (and there’s a Hellephant in the Room…)
Annnnd we’re back, AutoInfluence on Friday, April 26th with all the automotive news headlines you could ask for, while celebrating a holiday that (we think) deserves to be made into a three-day weekend. But we’ll get back to that in a few minutes…let’s get down to the news! Ford As we’ve reported time and […]
Start Spreading the News…We’re Talking About the New York & Shanghai Auto Shows!
Annnnnnd we’re back, AutoInfluence with another round of automotive news headlines – this time for the third week of April. Of course this means highlights from both the refined presentations of the tech-centric Shanghai Auto Show as well as the New York International Auto show, and it’s American-sized portions of everything covered with a […]
Toughness, Power & Utility: the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2019 Toyota Tundra
Toughness, power, and utility define what makes a good full-size pickup truck, but figuring out which has the best properties can be difficult. Here, we’ll take a look at the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2019 Toyota Tundra to see how they stack up in terms of towing, hauling, performance, design, features, and safety. […]
Auto Shanghai? NYIAS? Sure. But First, the Automotive News Headlines for April 8th
Annnnnd we’re back! AutoInfluence here on Friday, April 12th making our way through automotive news headlines for the second week of April – leading up to the highly anticipated one-two punch of Auto Shanghai and the New York International Auto Show. That said, grab a drink and a snack, get comfortable, go to the bathroom […]
A Look at the 2019 GMC Truck Lineup
There has never been a better time than 2019 to be looking for GMC trucks for sale in your area. Having been a reputable truck manufacturer for over 100 years in the United States, GMC has built upon their years of innovation and success to provide a new lineup that is bound to impress even […]
From Ford To Tesla (And Everything In-Between) Here’s the Latest in Automotive News for 4/5
Annnnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence here with the latest automotive news headlines from the first week of April 2019. So let’s drop the hammer and get down to it. FORD Despite a 1.6% decrease in overall sales for the first quarter of 2019, Ford continues to increase the scope of their near-unchallenged leadership of […]
Are The New Silverado and Sierra Models More Different Than Ever Before?
Ready to compare the 2019 Chevy Silverado vs 2019 GMC Sierra? With another year comes another opportunity to see if these typically identical vehicles have finally become easier to tell apart. From performance stats to available engines, entertainment features, and starting prices, it’s time to see if the Silverado and Sierra are more different than […]
Comparing the 2019 GMC Terrain vs 2019 Honda CR-V
A friend and coworker recently found themselves in the market for a new vehicle, courtesy of the lifestyle change one experiences when they find out they’re about to become a first-time parent. Now, it’s worth clarifying that we’re not here to talk about all the changes to come (that for another article, on an entirely […]
Road Warriors: 2019 GMC Terrain vs 2019 Nissan Rogue
Small SUVs are a great choice for folks who are new to SUVs or who need something they can easily fit into their life. One of the biggest concerns a lot of people interested in an SUV for the first time have is that the large size of the vehicle will be hard to […]
2019 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2019 Toyota Tundra – Which Way Do You Lean?
If you’re in the market for a new pickup truck, you probably have some pretty specific qualities and characteristics in mind as you move towards a final decision. You don’t need to be told that this is a big decision, as you understand that it will affect the next several years of your driving […]