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 […]
Category: Technology
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 […]
Intuitive Technology: The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Volkswagen is known for having that unique flair. You can’t necessarily put your finger on it, but there’s just something to a VW that stands out and seems a little bit cooler than your average vehicle. While the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has that iconic personality, one of the brand’s (and especially this vehicle’s) […]
Volkswagen Is on the Road to Autonomous Vehicles
In the not-too-distant past, self-driving cars felt like a pipe dream—something reserved for an unfathomable future. Today, the technology has taken off, and vehicle manufacturers are inching closer and closer to making autonomous vehicles a reality for consumers. Volkswagen stands out amongst others in its commitment to putting technology at the forefront. They even created […]
Safety for Everyone: A Look at How Honda Prioritizes Your Safety Behind the Wheel
A quick trip to your local car dealer and you’ll discover that Honda offers one of the most impressive safety suites in the industry. Known as the Honda Sensing suite, this toolkit is designed to engineer confidence behind the wheel. Honda Sensing equips the new Honda lineup with a variety of tools to extend your […]
How Google Improves The 2022 GMC Yukon’s Infotainment Suite
Infotainment is big business in the world of the automotive industry. It used to be second-tier guesswork and forgettable features in the yesteryears; afterthoughts by consumers who maybe were only concerned about radio, CD, or MP3 players. But in recent times, the infotainment accouterments have taken on a life of their own. It’s not just […]
Why CPO Buyers Should Care About Nissan Connect
Staying connected is a facet of life we can’t let go of–it’s ingrained in our daily lives. More recently, vehicles have become something of a companion piece to our need for connectivity. An example of this is Nissan Connect, which is a suite of features designed around entertainment, security, and communication. Although it’s not exactly […]