Some vehicles reach icon status thanks to their legendary performance, while others owe their notoriety to eye-catching style. An appearance in a popular movie or TV series could help a model go down in the history books, as could some success in a professional racing series. Then there are the models that become household names […]
Category: History
The Road to Perfection: The Best Used GMC Sierra Model Years
Are you thinking about buying a used GMC Sierra 1500 for sale? It is undoubtedly an attractive option, even more so considering the Sierra’s rich history as a rugged and reliable workhorse of a pickup truck. There are various model years and trim levels to pick from, so selecting the best one can seem somewhat […]
What’s Unique About the Blue Oval?
Whether you’re looking at the auto industry as a customer or an enthusiast, it can sometimes be hard to know what differentiates auto brands. If you aren’t a Ford superfan, you might look around your local Ford dealer and think the lineup looks rather similar to what you’ll find at the Chevy dealership down the […]
A Journey Through Time in Ford’s Family-Friendly Cars
There’s nothing quite like owning a trustworthy family vehicle—something Ford knows exceedingly well. This automotive manufacturer holds a prominent spot in the hearts of buyers worldwide. They have been churning out family-oriented autos for decades, balancing safety, style, and utility with true finesse. From the first family-friendly Ford model to their most recent innovations, we […]
Half-Ton vs. One-Ton Trucks: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve been looking at used trucks for sale, you may have discovered a range of terminology that’s new to you, especially if you’ve usually bought passenger cars or SUVs. Pickups are mission-oriented vehicles designed for hauling loads, towing trailers, or forging off-road paths on forest trails, oil fields, or the back acreage of ranches. […]
A Closer Look at Where the Buick Envista Is Being Built
Are you in the market for a Buick Envista? Maybe you’ve already searched for a Buick Envista dealer and have started to wonder where the Buick Envista is being built. While Buick is the oldest American automotive manufacturer, it is an increasingly international brand with factories and dealerships worldwide. The new Envista is the latest […]
Gone in a Flash: Check Out Chevy’s Performance Cars
The most diehard auto enthusiasts understand how thrilling it is to own a high-performance Chevy. You might be one of them. When you visit your local Chevy dealer, you can browse through the entirety of the bowtie brand’s lineup and explore some seriously hair-raising performance cars. From their precision engineering to intense amounts of power, […]
Let’s Take a Trip With the Honda Odyssey
It’s 1997, and your mom has begrudgingly agreed to take you and your friends to see the Star Wars Special Edition at your local theater. Do you and six of your buddies all pile into a large SUV? No, absolutely not; Mom’s minivan will be your personal Millennium Falcon. While scenes like these and minivans […]
Five Discontinued SUVs That I Want Back
No one would argue that there’s a lack of vehicles available on the market these days—someone shopping for a car has no shortage of options. That being said, I think there’s always room for more, particularly when it comes to bringing back something that we once had and would like to see again. As I […]
From Trim to Top Seller: The Rise of the Chevy Malibu
Everyone loves an underdog story. American pop culture is full of tales about these down-on-their-luck nobodies that turn into bona fide heroes. Films like Miracle, Rocky, Radio, Straight Outta Compton, Shawshank Redemption, A League of Their Own, and Rudy show that nearly everyone—at one time or another—feels like an underdog and hopes that, one day, […]
GMC and GM: The Shared Histories of Two American Institutions
To many people, GMC trucks appear to be nothing more than rebadged Chevy trucks. The Sierra is GMC’s Silverado, the Canyon their Colorado, the Yukon their Tahoe. That may be the case today (though many GMC owners insist that their trucks are quite different than their cousins at Chevrolet), but it wasn’t always this way. […]
What Happened to Cheap Used Cars?
I was recently talking to my mother, and she said she was considering getting rid of her car. It’s about six years old at this point, and she’s having a few more maintenance and service issues than in years past, but it still works, and, more importantly, it’s paid off. I quickly and loudly told […]
Caterham Project V Could Change EVs Forever
How many model names can you recall which originated before 1960 and are still in use today? I can think of nine (read to the end for my answers), and only one of them has been a marque’s sole offering for the duration. The Caterham Seven is a direct evolution of the original Lotus Seven […]
How Will Your Chevy Silverado Hold Up 10 Years From Now?
Do you remember telling yourself at some point in your life: “I wonder where I will be ten years from now?” It is an interesting question because some of us might become millionaires, while most of us may find ourselves sitting in the same room we are in right now reading this article. No matter […]
The Last 5 Years of the Nissan Rogue Have Been Its Most Influential
It does not dawn on you just how much vehicles change over the years, especially fan favorites that always exhibit the same great features that make drivers fall in love with them. A period of five years may seem short when you consider how fast time flies, but when you think about it, 2018 was […]
The History of Acura is the History of Luxury
Are you looking for a luxury ride? Thanks to recent market fluctuations, you will likely find a great one at a used car dealer. Thanks to a disrupted supply chain that affected the automotive industry in 2021 and 2022, used cars are in hot demand. You can find any style of car you want on […]
The 5 Most Iconic Ford Models and Where They Are Today
Few automakers have the history and legacy of Ford. Dating back well over a century, the Blue Oval has built some of the most iconic consumer vehicles the world has ever seen, from sports cars to pickup trucks and SUVs. However, this almost didn’t happen! Henry Ford was unsuccessful in his first two attempts to […]
The Everyday Ducati: A Closer Look at the Time-Traveling Scrambler
One afternoon years ago, a friend called with excitement dripping from his voice, the same excitement you might hear from a kid with a free pass to the candy store and a bottomless bag to go with it. But this excitement wasn’t about sugar-laden treats, but something far sweeter. It was the adrenaline surge of […]
Our Need for Speed and Style: Chevy’s Answer in the Chevelle, SS, Impala, and Nova
Chevrolet changed the automotive landscape when William Durant and Louis Chevrolet opened the company’s doors to make high-performance models more affordable and accessible to the masses. Although it seemed contradictory that a vehicle could be or offer both, Chevrolet has proven otherwise over the last century. We see this incredible combination at every new and […]
The History of the Credit Score: A Not So Modern Invention
A few numbers follow you through your life, from your Social Security number to your driver’s license number and credit score. That three-digit number is especially important, gaining more significance as you enter adulthood. Your credit score reflects your creditworthiness, whether you are buying a home, securing a credit card, or qualifying for a bad […]