When Jeep began offering the Wagoneer for sale again in 2021 following a 30-year hiatus, it entered a full-size SUV market that was much more crowded than when it left. S&P Global reports that, as a percentage of the overall car market, full-size SUV sales have nearly doubled over the past decade, going from 1.9% […]
Category: SUVs
Can Jeep Break the Luxury Barrier? The Grand Cherokee 4xe Makes Its Case
Fully redesigned in 2022, the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee builds on an established formula that’s proved so successful for over 30 years. Jeep really seems to have prioritized the SUV’s road manners as part of the new generation, upgrading the Grand Cherokee’s steering, suspension, and brake response to create a dynamic, well-rounded ride. The Grand Cherokee […]
Where Are All the Hybrid Three-Row SUVs?
You don’t have to be a parent to want a three-row SUV. After all, these vehicles are great for all types of drivers, especially those who frequently carry passengers and cargo. Whether you’re a weekend adventurer loading up with camping gear or a regular carpool participant trekking into the city with you and your workmates […]
Reimagining the Mom Car: Blaring Blippi in the Dodge Hornet
There’s a running joke among friends that if you see any of us driving around town with the windows down and Blippi or Cocomelon music blasting, no, you didn’t. Years ago, sunny days were meant for sunroofs and your favorite playlists. I drove my Jeep Wrangler proudly with the top and doors off and the […]
Chevy Goes Off-Roading With the Z71 and ACTIV Trims
If you’ve stopped into your local Chevy dealer lately, you’ve probably noticed something interesting. There has been a literal explosion of off-road trims available for some of Chevy’s most popular SUV models. Chevy is now offering specialized off-road trims on many SUV models under the Z71 and ACTIV names. The Z71 is taken from a […]
The Chevy Traverse, Three Row SUVs, and You
It wasn’t long ago that drivers didn’t have many options for midsize SUVs that could handle more than five passengers. Today, there are far more SUVs for sale, many of which have been outfitted with three rows of seating. For drivers who appreciate the extra room provided by a three-row SUV, there are more choices […]
How the 2024 Nissan Kicks Bucks Trends With Its Entry-Level Safety Features
Airbags, side canopies, stability management, roll prevention, and traction control are all standard-fare inclusions for most vehicles, regardless of brand, model, or trim type. What becomes a little more gated are features tied to driver assistance and automated aids in the active safety department: radar, sensors, braking, parking, and collision mitigation features. It’s easy to […]
The Best Luxury SUVs to Buy Used
There’s no denying that the SUV craze has generated a wide variety of model types that can ideally suit the tastes of any driver. This vehicle class has undoubtedly come a long way, from the days of off-road-efficient box-shaped models to ones focused on providing family-friendly transportation lush with comfort and convenience amenities. Today, we […]
Some of My Favorite Features on the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
When you take a long drive, what vehicles do you notice? Are you seeing the minivans and SUVs full of families, the sedans with older couples or young families, or the vehicles filled with friends on the way to a special event? When I look around at who else is on the road, I tend […]
The GMC Yukon: Elevating SUV Design
You know what you’re getting at your local GMC dealer: trucks. No other division of General Motors has such a single-minded focus on one particular category of vehicles. But GMC takes things a step beyond just offering pickups and SUVs, positioning itself as a seller of premium-grade trucks that can sometimes blur the lines between […]
Exploring the Mazda CX-70: Luxury, Comfort, Convenience, and Utility
There’s something to be said about sliding into the driver’s seat of a vehicle that exudes excellence and luxury both inside and out. From a meticulously constructed cabin with premium materials to the latest technological advancements and a feeling of refinement throughout, the new Mazda CX-70 will have you smiling at first glance. Of course, […]
Can I Tow a Trailer With My SUV?
Many people have no interest in towing and look at used SUVs for sale with an eye toward passenger space, cargo capacity, and interior comfort. That’s a valid way to shop for a vehicle, and these are all important considerations. But that leaves them without really thinking about the full potential of an SUV and […]
The New 2024 Buick Envista Brings Affordable Luxury to the Masses
The world of Buick has been changing over the last several years, and the inclusion of the new 2024 Buick Envista is ushering in a whole new era for this classic car brand. Everyone from your local Buick dealer to Buick enthusiasts is excited about this new SUV in Buick’s lineup. Changing demographics, different priorities […]
Has the Enclave Avenir Restored Buick’s Position as a Premium Brand?
General Motors is a big company with several brands under its belt. Each of these brands caters to a specific demographic and has a distinct style and feel. Chevrolet’s vehicles are mostly affordable and focus on reliability first and foremost; Cadillac, on the other hand, has a lineup of swanky vehicles that come with all […]
A Deep Dive Into the Lexus NX Powertrain Options
The engine is the very heart of any vehicle. You can swap out designs, seating, cargo area, and loads of other features and still have a car that gets the job done. But the choice of engine makes all the difference in your vehicle’s core purpose, transportation. Engines affect everything from your vehicle’s acceleration to […]
How Has the Chevy Suburban Managed to Live So Long?
You know all about the Chevy Suburban. Of course you do—it’s been around for nearly a century. Without diving into the detailed mathematics of it all, it is extremely likely that every American automotive enthusiast has driven, ridden in, or been in the presence of the Suburban. The 2024 Chevy Suburban marks this nameplate’s 89th […]
Happy Trails: The Honda TrailSport Family Rides Tall
Honda has always been a brand that has believed in the power of dreams. It’s hard not to be inspired by a company that began with just 12 employees in 1948 and, through hard work and dedication, expanded until you can find a Honda dealer in every city in America. Honda continues to innovate, working […]
Four Great Mid-Size SUVs for Every Driver’s Style
Manufacturers’ 2024 offerings are already arriving at dealerships everywhere. If you’re shopping for an SUV for this upcoming year and you need five seats, then you might be deciding between a subcompact, compact, and mid-size SUV. If you know you cannot sacrifice cargo space or passenger comfort, then you have already figured out that you […]
Should You Choose a Honda Accord or Honda CR-V?
The Honda Accord has been around for seemingly a lifetime. It was first introduced to the world all the way back in 1977 to fill a gap in the market for larger sedans. Up until that point, Honda had been predominantly a motorcycle and minicar company. In 1995, Honda announced that a new vehicle would […]
Five Diverse Compact SUVs to Check Out for the 2024 Model Year
So you’re narrowing down your choices for your next vehicle, and you’ve landed on the compact SUV segment. Compact SUVs are popular for their versatile nature, delivering car-like handling with SUV-like capabilities. When your passenger needs rarely exceed seating for five, you can escape the higher price tag that comes with a larger SUV by […]