As you venture into the midsize two-row crossover segment, you’ll notice it’s a little crowded. There is no shortage of offerings, and with the Chevy Blazer returning from an extended absence, things have gotten even more interesting. So, what happens when you compare a tenured midsize offering such as the Nissan Murano with an iconic […]
Nothing is more ubiquitous than the luxury midsize sedan. These four-door wonders have been filling up highways and byways all across America since the birth of the automobile over 100 years ago. The reason being: they are very versatile. Two of the best and most affordable on the market come from Chevy and Nissan. But […]
Sporty, dependable, fun, exciting, and versatile are just some of the words people think of when they hear about compact SUVs and crossovers. These vehicles have stepped in to provide a value proposition that meets the needs of many compact sedan drivers as well as SUV customers. They are fuel-efficient and easy to drive like […]
Crossovers seem like a dime a dozen, with every car manufacturer elbowing to maneuver their own brand of SUV to the front of the line. With so many brands creating new models to fill the gaps in buyer interests, it helps to be able to compare certain brands. Chevy is coming out with the […]
It’s not enough that truck manufacturers make major changes to their vehicles. As a rule, truck drivers tend to be traditionalists, often sticking to one brand and model, with many loyalties passed down from generation to generation, like Yankees vs Red Sox, or USC vs UCLA. That is why it is surprising that Nissan […]
As 2019 comes to an end and we usher in 2020, you might not be one of those people caught up in the rush for the latest 2020 model year vehicles. Instead, your interests might rest with used cars, in particular, used 2019 models that you can find at a lower price. This is a […]
When it comes to sheer power and enhanced comfort, the 2019 GMC Terrain is hard to beat. Although the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport puts up a good fight as a solid competitor, it’s just not quite there yet. Before you take my word for it, let’s go over the features and stats of these […]
Are you one of the growing number of people looking at a pickup truck as an everyday vehicle? If so, you have quite the market to choose from. Most every automaker out there has at least one pickup truck in its lineup, and some have multiple. Some are known for their pickup trucks and […]
Once more the field of battle stands ready, a hush descends as the world holds its breath and two gladiators of vehicular carnage step forward to clash and fray. Today we’re talking pickups – mid-size pickups to be precise, so don’t expect any heavy-duty destruction in this battle. And yet, mid-size trucks are becoming […]
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all of your current auto news headlines for the week of June 28th. And FINALLY. What a week it was! We have rumors of one iconic muscle cars’s retirement, FCA change-ups, Tesla firefighting, results of this year’s American Made Index, Porsche electrification and the rumor of one model’s death […]
The pickup truck exists within a league of their own as a master of utility, while at the same time offering a level of power that you’d be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. Drawing the attention of road-trippers, cargo-haulers, and horsepower junkies, it’s clear that the pickup truck isn’t going anywhere. Two vehicles that embody what […]
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence here with all of your automotive news going into Fathers Day Weekend. But before we get to the individual headlines, a quick follow-up on last week’s threat of tariffs being placed on Mexican manufacturing – a story which all but moved forward mere minutes after we had posted the previous episode […]
Here we are again, pitting yet another middle of the road mid-size SUV against another middle of the road mid-size SUV. In this case, it is the 2019 GMC Acadia vs 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. In most lists of the best mid-size SUVs, you won’t see either of these vehicles anywhere near the top. While […]
Annnnnnd we’re back…AutoInfluence easing the month of May right out the door with this week’s current automotive news headlines. But first, let’s address the elephant in the room, the rumored merger of Ford and General Motors. Unless you’re living under a rock, those of you who follow our weekly headlines in real-time are […]
Annnnd we’re…high? AutoInfluence back with all your automotive news for the week of May 24th even though work is being done in our studios, using some strong-scented chemicals. So bear with us, even if it means listening to Dan giggle indiscriminately while he works around us. Either way, we’re getting a head start on […]
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 […]
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, […]
The truck war for market dominance wages on between automotive manufacturing juggernauts, seemingly with no end in sight. Even the all-electric and autonomous driving future of automobiles cannot deter the consumer demand for mid to large size pickup trucks. The clear benefit of automotive companies focusing primarily on the pickup truck as their money […]
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 […]
The mid-size SUV and crossover market is a battleground of intense competition featuring a lot of different models with plenty to offer. Today we’re going to pit the 2019 Chevy Traverse vs 2019 Nissan Pathfinder in a no-holds-barred battle to see who comes out on top. Superiority can be judged in many ways; however, […]
