When the designers at Nissan were tasked with coming up with a full-size SUV that could seat up to eight passengers, they knew they had a monumental task on their hands. Nissan had been successful with the midsize Pathfinder, but it wanted to build on this accomplishment and create an even larger model that would […]
Category: Technology
Surprising Features of the 2023 Honda Odyssey
Honda’s Odyssey is one of the most recognizable and popular minivans in the world. It debuted in the mid-1990s and has remained a staple for growing families ever since. Perfect for carpooling, taking a vacation, or running your daily errands, Honda’s minivan has always been a reliable companion. The 2023 Honda Odyssey is no exception, […]
Tech Talk: The 2023 Kia Forte
Compact cars offer plenty of advantages, from being nimble on roads with twists and turns to fitting into snug parking spaces on busy streets and offering excellent fuel economy thanks to their lighter weight. Drivers of these small yet mighty vehicles know that the phrase “bigger is better” isn’t always accurate. And just because a […]
How Toyota Keeps up With the Times: Electrifying Vehicles
Like most industries, the automotive industry is evolving, and electrified vehicles have become an integral part of the conversation. Automakers are increasingly pushing for greater efficiency, lower emissions, longer ranges from battery power, and a clear environmental plan that pushes the industry towards more sustainable practices. Toyota is one such automaker, focusing on producing a […]
Semi-Autonomous Driving: Are We Taking It Too Far?
Hands-free driving has been a feature in many futuristic movies dating back through the decades. We all remember the scene in I, Robot where Detective Spooner turns off his vehicle’s hands-free driving capabilities, much to the dismay of the general public, because he doesn’t trust robotic technology. Although today’s technological advancements aren’t really in-line with […]
With Gasoline Bans Looming, What Will Chevy’s Future Look Like?
General Motors was originally one of the few big holdouts on enabling California to make its own emission regulations, a change that will have a significant impact on the auto industry moving forward. In fact, it’s no secret or surprise that California’s zero-emission vehicles initiative (also referred to as ZEV) is set in place for […]
Ford BlueCruise vs. Tesla Autopilot: Which Hands-Free Driving System Is Better?
If you’re like many drivers, new tech developments within the automotive industry may intrigue you, especially when it comes to hands-free driving capabilities. This relatively new feature is popping up all over the industry, with giants like Ford and Chevy taking on newcomers like Tesla, offering their unique spin on semi-autonomous driving. Several news outlets […]
Does GMC Teen Driver Technology Actually Work?
If you’re searching for online GMC Acadia sales, you are probably interested in details that provide insight into the vehicle’s many features and benefits. For most people, especially people shopping for family SUVs like the Acadia, the safety features included in a vehicle are a huge selling point. Many newer cars come standard with entire […]
Is Tesla on the Road to Disaster?
Despite having a legion of devoted fans, Tesla is making a series of moves that feel increasingly risky and are, as far as I’m concerned, going to lead to disaster. I don’t necessarily mean this for the company itself––though that’s a possibility––but more in terms of its vehicles and the products we find around us […]
The Future Is Ford: The Best Tech From the Blue Oval
Technology is a funny thing. The accessibility of information has become so streamlined that finding any information can be done in a matter of seconds. The card catalog of the library has been rendered obsolete and replaced with the click of an app on our smartphones. While we might have once consulted the yellow pages […]
Everything You Need to Know About Flex Fuel Vehicles
If you’ve been shopping around on the websites between one used car dealership to another, you might have noticed one category filter you didn’t recognize: flex fuel vehicles. Flex fuel vehicles are not new to the world of automobiles. In fact, they’ve been around for almost 30 years now and there are well over 20 […]
How Much of a Difference Will Super Cruise Make for the 2023 Chevy Suburban?
There aren’t a whole lot of major changes being introduced for the 2023 Chevy Suburban, but the few changes that are being added are buffered by one major new addition for the model year on select trims: Super Cruise. This is GM’s ace-up-their-sleeve that has been rolled out across various top-level nameplates across Chevy, GMC, […]
Full Self-Driving Vehicles Will Be Incredibly Safe, But We’re Not There Yet
For decades now, science-fiction movies and TV shows have been predicting impressive technological innovations like self-driving cars (as well as flying cars and vehicles powered by nuclear fusion). With each passing day, we’re getting closer to cars that can drive themselves and require little-to-no input or attention from the driver; the flying cars are a […]
What’s the Deal with Cars Connecting to Smartphone Apps?
Whether you’ve been browsing brick-and-mortar dealerships or searching online car sales, you may have noticed that a lot of newer vehicles have features that work by connecting the car directly to your smartphone. While each automaker has its own app, a lot of them offer the same basic features. So let’s take a look at […]
How the Auto Industry Is Weathering the Chip Shortage Storm
If it seems like you’ve been reading about the microchip shortage for a long time, that’s because you have been – we’re nearing the second year of this technological crisis, and there’s no end in sight (well, there is, but it’s still a ways off). The shortage of microchips has had numerous causes and has […]
GMC Embraces the Current Future
While we haven’t reached the dawn of flying cars yet, we have grown accustomed to the high expectations we have of today’s car technology. If Siri and Alexa can serve as personal assistants, and Tupac can do Coachella as a hologram, why can’t our cars also live up to our tech-based demands? Automakers have been […]
Let’s Talk Tech: The Perks of Shopping for a Used Mitsubishi
You’re in the market for a new vehicle, but you aren’t thrilled by the idea of paying that new car sticker price. Even so, you’re not willing to make sacrifices when it comes to technology like connectivity, safety, and driver-assist features. Those are must-haves in your next vehicle, and rightly so; it’s the 21st century, […]
Finding a Truck with the Best High-Tech Features
With each day, advancements in technology continue. We live in a technological era where no matter where we go or what we do, technology follows—even on the road with us. Over the years, we have seen our vehicles slowly transform into futuristic models that allow us to stay connected to the world, more entertained and […]
Strange Technology You Won’t Find at a Dealership
As you’re shopping for a car, technology is probably one of the top things you’ll look at while narrowing down your options to pick the right vehicle. Statistically, based on surveys at least, luxury and comfort tech––like heated seats––are among those things that car-buyers look for first and foremost. That makes sense; after all, you’re […]
Is America Ready to Embrace an All-Electric Future?
If you’re even remotely aware of what’s been going on in the auto industry for the last decade or so, then you’ve certainly seen a growing push toward an all-electric future. Electric Vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular throughout the 21st Century, and the signs indicate that that’s not about to change. But the big […]