Adventure is calling, but will you answer? America is a massive place, full of incredible off-the-grid possibilities. Lucky for us, we can drive just about anywhere. Long road trips, often across state lines, adorn the top of many peoples’ bucket lists. Whether it’s mountains, beaches, and deserts, we have it all within a reasonable driving […]
Category: SUVs
Budget-Friendly and Fully-Loaded: The Dichotomy Behind the 2023 Nissan Kicks
Who doesn’t appreciate the opportunity to save money, especially when it means cutting costs behind the wheel? Unfortunately, saving money on a vehicle often means lowering your expectations and settling for less. For some, this looks like shopping off the used lot when they really wanted a new model with the latest features. For others, […]
Why the Nissan Rogue Is More Competitive Than You Think
In the current automotive market, compact SUVs are the segment that everyone wants in on. The market is absolutely flooded with the likes of the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Rogue, and Ford Escape. There are so many options to choose from that models need reliability, comfort, features, and individuality in order to […]
The Quest for Perfection, the Quest for Customization: Meet the 2023 Ford Expedition
The Bronco earned its place as Ford’s most capable adventurer when it debuted in the late 1960s, but even its rugged design and penchant for off-road exploration couldn’t protect it from the industry’s vastly changing trends. By the late 1990s, demand for the two-door SUV dropped exponentially, leaving Ford to deliver an alternative–a four-door SUV […]
How Does the Mitsubishi Outlander Stack Up Against Its Competitors?
Compact yet spacious, practical yet refined, the Mitsubishi Outlander has a lot going for it, and it’s steadily surpassing its rivals in the Canadian market. If you’ve found a Mitsubishi Outlander for sale and are wondering how it compares to its rivals, this is an interesting topic because Mitsubishi defied trends when designing its compact […]
The Subaru Outback: Understanding the Trim Options
Sometimes you look at a vehicle and its trim levels, and things make sense; typically, there are only a few options, and the differences between them are readily apparent. Other times, however, you look at a huge number of trims, and the longer you look, the less sense it all makes, particularly when the names […]
While We’re Waiting: A Review of How Far the Chevy Trax Has Come
Let’s be abundantly clear: the Chevy Trax is not, nor has ever been, a bad vehicle. It’s just that in the past few years, it’s had a lot of trouble keeping up with some of the more exciting options in the Chevrolet stable. Granted, it wasn’t intended to keep up with the Corvette or Camaro, […]
Chevy Moves Further Towards an All-Electric Future With the Equinox EV
In the rotation of water cooler talk, few subjects are as exhausted as the skyrocketing price of gasoline. Think back to when the last time was that you did NOT complain about the pain at the pump. The more time goes on, the less likely we will ever see the cost of fuel significantly lower. […]
The 2023 Toyota 4Runner Is Here to Get Its Groove Back
It’s hard to believe the Toyota 4Runner is already 40 years old. The firstborn child of the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Toyota Hilux, the 4Runner has royal oil in its lines. Yet, in recent years the 4Runner has stayed somewhat in the background among off-road capable SUVs even as sales have exploded. But why? […]
Used Ford Explorer? Good as New
When you think of a new car, do you think of brand-new, fresh from the factory? Or do you mean new to you? The unfortunate reality is that being the first owner of a vehicle is a luxury…and technically a myth! Due to logistics and test drives, never before owned vehicles in dealerships typically have […]
Can the Current Tiguan Hold Market Attention Until Performance Models Hit America?
Volkswagen has managed to hit quite a stride in recent years with the Tiguan, a compact crossover that has managed to give the German brand a boost and a nice distraction from some of the less savory elements that may have besmirched the company’s good name throughout the years. More to the point, the Tiguan […]
Used SUVs with the Best Values
In the world of SUVs, there are a lot of options. As you pass by your local used SUV dealer, you may be curious about which SUVs provide the best value these days. After all, with all of the dependable models out there, drivers have their choice of a number of reliable vehicles that maintain […]
Truly Unique: A History of the Mazda CX-5
What is it that makes a vehicle unique? The automobile industry has a never-ending cavalcade of makes and models designed to give drivers an edge and enhance their quality of life. But of all the vehicles on the market, it is the SUV segment that has catapulted itself into superstardom. While once thought of as […]
Why the ST Trim Is the Perfect Ford Explorer Model for You and Your Family
Choosing the best model or trim level on any vehicle comes down to personal factors, but if you are looking for the perfect combination of performance, safety, and roominess in an SUV, you may want to start checking out your local Ford Explorer dealership. Choosing a family SUV can be difficult, especially if you are […]
The Future’s So Bright for the Chevy Equinox
Chevy has got some new things in store for the future of its popular compact SUV, the Equinox. As the song goes, the future of the Chevy Equinox is so bright you’ve gotta wear shades when you stop into your local Equinox dealer. The Chevy Equinox first hit the roads in 2005, establishing itself as […]
Nissan Continues to Lead the Industry in Safety
Full disclosure: I don’t own a Nissan. In fact, I’ve never owned a Nissan. Yet I’m impressed year after year with just how safe its vehicles are. Rather than take the time to contemplate what that says about me, I’m going to spend my time considering how it is that Nissan stays on top as […]
Escaping From the Ordinary with Ford
The compact SUV field is getting more crowded every day. Whether you’re in traffic on the freeway or stopped at a red light on your local road, chances are you are practically surrounded by fellow motorists driving in any number of different makes and models of compact SUVs. Some look so alike it has gotten […]
The Subaru Forester Is a Lot Cooler Than You Think
In 1968, Subaru released a little vehicle called the 360. The market slogan was “Cheap and Ugly,” but things have surely changed significantly since then. Subaru’s modern lineup of vehicles is significantly larger, for starters. The term “cheap” has also been replaced with “economical.” But while Subaru’s rugged visage has undergone several updates over the […]
Is There a Market for Family-Focused Off-Road SUVs?
The auto industry can be a curious thing––many manufacturers are nervous about making big changes or trying out new ideas that might result in financial losses. But, once a company does try something innovative or interesting that proves to be a success or has potential interest from customers, then they’re quick to start playing catch-up […]
Going for Green With the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV
While the world faces the crisis of climate change, Chevy has shown their commitment to producing vehicles with cleaner, alternative fueling solutions. It’s never been more important for automakers to create offerings like the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV, which will hit the market in the summer of 2023. This is the first battery electric vehicle […]