The 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 is one of the industry’s premier pickup offerings, meaning the nameplate has already received its fair share of limelight. As a result, we’re sure you’re already familiar with how this vehicle stacks up to the competition, and we’re sure you know who wins the battle between the Silverado and […]
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 […]
Interested in a midsize pickup truck? Two vehicles in this class that are commonly compared are the 2019 Chevy Colorado vs 2019 Toyota Tacoma, and with good reason. Both of these vehicles are among the most powerful, capable, and advanced in their class, but only one can be crowned the winner in the battle […]
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 […]
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 […]
In a world where the idea of $100K trucks is becoming more commonplace, one can’t help but think back to a simpler time when trucks were accessibly-priced, and designed simply to ‘get the job done’. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining about the thorough and well-realized offerings that continually elevate the truck segment […]
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 […]
Not every American sports car has survived into the modern era as well as others have, but the Corvette has, thankfully, emerged as a masterpiece of power and performance. Even though the modern automotive market can feel dominated by trucks and SUVs (and who can deny how great those are for big families and […]
The debate between the 2019 Chevy Camaro vs 2019 Ford Mustang has been raging for decades, and there really doesn’t seem to be a winner. Depending on whether you’re on team Mustang or on team Camaro seems to depend mostly on personal preference and nostalgia. These two sports cars have plenty of things in […]
Imagine an SUV that comfortably fits your family of seven, plus your dog. Everyone’s luggage stacks neatly in the rear cargo space with ease. With your boat hitched to the back, you head off to the lake a few hours away. On the trip, everyone is happily watching videos or taking pictures. No one’s […]
Electric vehicles have become pretty popular lately, but many people associate them with poor capabilities. Early electric vehicles couldn’t get up to speed very fast and only had a very limited range, not to mention inconvenient charging functions. The 2019 Chevy Bolt is something special, however. This all-electric car is what you actually expect […]
The 2019 Chevy Sonic is a very well-rounded small car offering lots of comfort and several fun standard features. Even though this is quite a small car, it’s sure to thrill on the road because of its good fuel economy and new turbocharged engine which is a new standard feature for 2019. You can […]
In the field of small SUVs, you can’t really go wrong with either the Chevy Equinox or the Nissan Rogue. These are two excellent vehicles that offer a lot and have plenty of upgrades and options available so you can make either one truly your own. With that in mind, however, there could still be […]
The 2019 Chevy Spark is out and shoppers are falling in love with this adorable subcompact car. Though as a hatchback it offers a little extra space, the 2019 Chevy Spark is really and truly fun-sized and was built to fit smoothly into any city parking spot. It comes in a variety of new […]
Comparing similar products from different companies can be tough – everyone has their favorites and you’ve probably known what you like for years. There’s no rational reason that I like Bugs Bunny more than Mickey Mouse, I just do – and I have similar preferences for everything from who makes my computer to what […]
So you’re in the big leagues now. Van-life, save it for the burnt out hippy baby boomers. Van was never an option. A small sized suv: that’s like calling your party barge a speedboat just because it has a motor. No, you need a Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle. Terms like dad-rock and soccer mom fail […]
There a handful of words in the automotive lingo that get a gearhead’s blood running faster than low viscosity engine oil. One of those words is Corvette. For more than 60 years, the Chevrolet Corvette has been an icon of the sports car industry. The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette looks to continue this tradition and uphold […]
Ask someone to name an “American full-size pickup truck,” and there’s a good chance the answer will be either the Chevy Silverado 1500 or the Ford F-150. These are the quintessential American pickups, and even though there are more powerful heavy-duty options available, for most truck owners, these are the ones they want. So let’s […]
In case you were wondering, the “HD” stands for “Heavy Duty,” not “High Definition.” In a high tech world dominated by high definition televisions, monitors and smartphones, it is an easy connection to make. But in the world of heavy-duty trucks, the 2019 Chevy Silverado HD is the heaviest of heavy hitters. What exactly makes […]
The Chevy Camaro has a special place in my heart – my father had a white 1979 Camaro when I was a kid and riding around in that thing was like nothing else. While some people prefer a Mustang, and the swoop of a Corvette Stingray is undeniably sexy, there’s just something about a Camaro […]
