Those who think that hybrid powertrains can’t compete with their traditional gasoline counterparts simply haven’t been paying attention. While early hybrids put the emphasis on fuel efficiency, automotive engineers have been steadily uncovering the performance potential of a little electrification. From the ability to increase horsepower and torque to the sort of advanced equipment that’s […]
There’s quite a stir in the automotive industry as automakers move toward an all-electric future. While automakers are quick to tout the benefits, electric vehicles are still relatively foreign to most drivers. Can a car that relies on electricity deliver the same caliber of performance as a gas-powered vehicle? If not, where does that leave […]
When a lot of people think about a Porsche, they think about power, speed, and a driving experience that you won’t find anywhere else. With the Panamera, Porsche has proven it can also tackle luxury, creating a sophisticated and incredible vehicle that surrounds you with lavish details while also delivering tremendous power. The 2021 Porsche […]
We all know that a lot of celebrities like to buy incredible cars, trucks, and SUVs – at a certain point, you’ve bought enough houses, and you want something gorgeous to ride around in. A startling number of celebrities over the years have come from Ohio, and that means there are a lot of […]
Did you miss us? We missed you. That’s right, AutoInfluence is back after a two week break and there’s plenty of current auto news to cover – from everyday industry headlines to the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Q2 Truck Sale shootout to the impactful death of two industry giants, there’s plenty […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In the mainstream automotive marketplace, there are key influential players in the sports and muscle car arena. In comparison to high-end brands, these sports cars are relatively on the low end of the cost spectrum, and typically have lower end power and performance to match. Anyone who has seen the new 2016 Chevy Corvette in […]
Every now and then it happens. You’re leisurely flipping through channels on your tv and catch a car race scene and you think, “Wow, that does look like fun. I really belong driving a fast car”. It cannot be avoided. They do make it look like a lot of fun and really because it is. […]
When you’re shopping for a new car, you have to start by choosing what kind of car you want to shop for. By kind of car, I don’t mean the make and model. You first need to decide whether it makes more sense for you to purchase a new or a used car. Even within that decision, […]
One of the literary greats, and a personal favorite of mine, T.S. Eliot once said, “Sometimes things become possible if we want them bad enough.” Sometimes certain conditions, like automotive creativity and innovation, make those things even more possible, or maybe it’s just that certain conditions, like the weather, makes us want certain things more […]
It’s no secret that a car starts to depreciate the second you drive it off the lot. It’s like the automotive equivalent of the idea that the second we are born we begin to die. Drive a brand new Lexus lease off the lot and it’s already worth less than it was only moments before. […]
When you buy a luxury automobile, you aren’t just buying the look. You are buying a sophisticated piece of machinery that was put together with the finest workmanship and that runs on the highest quality parts. It’s not just the repairs or the new engine parts that will come with a higher cost. Even […]
Ready to get your hands on a supercar that will make your mouth water and your palms sweat? Here’s a list of the best gems to look for at used car dealerships in Cincinnati.
