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 […]
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 […]
More and more drivers are choosing to go subcompact, and it’s no surprise! Vehicles in this class are efficient, versatile, small, and affordable. But as this emerging vehicle class continues to grow, which vehicle is the ideal choice for you? Two subcompact SUVs that are commonly compared are the 2019 Ford EcoSport vs 2019 Honda […]
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 […]
Choosing between all the different makes and models of trucks out there can be a challenge. There are some obvious factors to compare like seating capacity, towing capability, and price, but there are also less obvious features like remote start and Wi-Fi hotspots to consider. Two of the leading competitors in the full-size truck […]
When is the right time to take advantage of Ford lease deals? Any time, really. If you already have your mind set on getting behind the wheel of a new Ford, you’re faced with the decision to buy in cash, finance, or lease. All three have different pros and cons, and the right move […]
Although there’s not exactly a shortage of mid-size SUVs on the road, the GMC Acadia and Ford Explorer are two of the most popular. Choosing between these two worthy vehicles isn’t exactly easy, however, because they both have quite a lot to offer. But what better way to spend a few minutes than by comparing […]
The 2019 Ford F-250 may be the smallest of the Ford Super Duty trucks, but that’s kind of like saying someone is the smallest competitor in a Strong Man contest – sure it’s the smallest, but it’s still very powerful. In fact, the other Super Duty trucks are probably way more than a lot of […]
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 […]
The desire to increase efficiency out of drivetrains is hardly limited to the design and re-engineering of engine builds, with many transmissions being modified to include additional gearing. And the introduction of the long-awaited Ford/GM 10-Speed Transmission might just be the best depiction of that intent. First announced back in 2013, the partnership between Ford […]
Pickup truck lovers around the world, Rejoice! The 2019 Ford Ranger is coming! This icon of the truck world has been missing since 2012, but it will make a resurgence in 2019. And it will be unrecognizable. The Ford Ranger was one of the best-selling trucks in the compact truck market for years but […]
Lots of pickup trucks claim “best in class this” and “best in class that.” While these claims are technically (and legally) true, the term is so overused it sometimes loses its meaning. After all, there are more than a few classes of vehicles. Furthermore, when automakers break it down to “best in class,” they […]
Perhaps no other automobile manufacturer in the world is as synonymous with the pickup truck as Ford. Interestingly, it was the public that first pushed Ford into the truck market. By the time Ford introduced its first pickup in 1925, people had been self-modifying the Model T into a pickup truck. Due to the […]
No matter if you’re shopping around for a commuter or a family vehicle, you’ll surely want your new ride to be equipped with safety functions. Sure, every brand crams amenities into their new rides, but how many of these vehicles are actually dependable? Well, if you’ve been shopping around for a Ford dealership, you’re apparently […]
Pickup trucks are an incredibly popular type of vehicle in the United States, and the Ford F-150 is the most favored pickup truck in the country. That’s why Ford’s F-Series was the best selling vehicle of 2017, with over 800,000 models sold. Now, with the end of the year approaching, new models are on the […]
The 2018 Ford Edge vs 2018 Nissan Murano are both popular mid-sized SUVs, capable of delivering a variety of options to drivers. Each has desirable qualities. Each has some amenities and features better than the other. However, you can’t drive both at the same time. Which one is a better choice? That all depends on […]
If you’re one of the eight-and-a-half million licensed drivers in the state of Illinois you represent one of the most focused concentrations of domestic vehicles in the continental United States. Call it a bi-product of the being part of the nation’s heartland, but there’s a surprising concentration of showings from Toyota, Honda and Nissan (among […]
Deciding what vehicle is best for them is one of the bigger decision people must make in life. Vehicles are costly, you will be using it almost every day, and the process to find one often takes a lot of time and effort. This is why it requires high-level decision-making skills in order to come […]
We’re approaching the end of the year, and as the autumn draws near, so do 2019’s new model cars. For every new car being released, there’s a number of aesthetic changes and quality of life improvements for consumers to enjoy. Sometimes changes are more conspicuous, and the new version of a vehicle is easily distinguishable […]
