As I often state as a preface, there isn’t much within the scope of today’s crossover and SUV offerings that manages to excite me. It’s not that I don’t appreciate the versatility and accommodating nature of an SUV, I just find them to be somewhat bland. This is, of course, the inevitable result of trying […]
Year: 2018
2018 Mazda3: The Coolest Compact Car
Hopefully, you are at a stage in your life where being considered “cool” just isn’t that big of a deal anymore. You know what I mean – we were all teenagers once, teenagers who freaked out if they didn’t have the right Jansport backpack or the coolest flip phone (I’m clearly aging myself here). But […]
Four Used Targets That Are Pushing 10 Years Old
Shopping for a used vehicle is easier said than done. After all, it’s always tough to gauge a random vehicle’s reliability, especially if you’re operating on a limited budget. Assuming you’re looking to spend less than $10,000, you’ll probably have to shift your focus to some older offerings. Fortunately, there are a number of capable […]
Three Reasons Why the Chevy Malibu Shouldn’t Be Ignored
If you’re in the market for a new car, the Chevy Malibu might not be atop your list of targets. While the vehicle certainly has a solid reputation, it doesn’t necessarily stand out from the pack. This could be attributed to the nameplate’s smaller stature, as customers may assume that the car is inadequate in […]
Toyota’s Game Plan
The automotive industry has been in a tug-of-war with alternative fuels for years now. Hybrid technology is over two decades old while electric drive trains and engines are even older. Despite the growing number of electric and hybrid options, we have yet to see a massive explosion of these vehicles. Starting in 2020, Toyota may […]
Dress Up Your Subaru With Valentine’s Day Accessories
According to one survey informally conducted online, Valentine’s Day comes in as one of America’s top five most beloved holidays. If you’re one of the people who appreciates the chance to give (and get) a little love, or you just like the opportunity to spruce up your Subaru, consider buying some appropriate car accessories. Remember […]
Used Trucks and Some Tips
There is no feeling quite like buying a new truck. Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned trucker, finding that perfect pickup to cruise down the highway above all the other vehicles is exciting. More importantly, a new truck may make your life easier. From the daily commute to specific work tasks, trucks […]
2018 Jeep Cherokee – Basic Overview
Few vehicles out on the market today are truly equally comfortable on and off the road. People buy SUVs for a number of reasons, but there is something about its off-road capabilities that puts this class of vehicle in its own camp. Trucks can go off-road, yes, but not in the style and comfort compact, […]
The Honda Civic: A Perfect Used Target
Gone are the days where customers feared used vehicle. Car brands have seemingly focused in on reliability in recent years. As a result, many of the used vehicles that are currently flooding dealership lots are more than reliable, meaning you shouldn’t be scared off by the number on the odometer. Specifically, used Honda Civics have […]
2018 Mazda 3
2018 marks the fifteenth year of Mazda’s highly popular 3 series. Now in the fifth year of the current (third) generation, the 3 lacked any substantial changes for the 2017 model year save for the BN facelift. 2018, however, promises to be a different story. While the design remains largely the same, you will find […]
Soccer Moms Vote Yes on 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
Soccer moms don’t always agree on much, it seems—certainly not on whose turn it is to carpool or bring the snacks—but they can agree on one thing: The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica is where it’s at. Move over, boring mommy-vans. Pacifica is redesigned, and better than ever, by the people who know minivans best: moms. Minivans […]
Shopping for a Used Ford
Ford is famous for making some of the toughest and durable vehicles available. That means if you’re shopping for a used Ford, you’re in luck—even the older models stand the test of time. But that doesn’t make finding a quality used Ford vehicle a cakewalk. There are dozens of ways to approach buying a used […]
Make Extra Money With Your Box Truck
Would it surprise you to learn that more than 40 percent of today’s workers consider themselves in the “contingent” category? That statistic, revealed in a study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, includes gig employees of all kinds. It also showcases just how many opportunities people have to cleverly earn extra — or primary — […]
The Many Faces of the 2018 Ford Mustang
Muscle cars made their way onto the world automotive stage in 1949 with the debut of the Oldsmobile Rocket 88. Fifteen years later, on April 17, 1964, the first Ford Mustang was unveiled at the World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows, New York. Since then, old greasers and teeny-boppers alike have fallen hard and fast for […]
11 Easter Eggs That Ford Hid (and You Can Find!)
Sometimes, designing cars for even a wonderful manufacturer like the Ford Motor Company can become a little predictable. After all, how much can you honestly change up the main aspects of the car, especially in the same generation? That’s why designers start to have a bit of fun and hide “Easter eggs” in their vehicles. […]
See the Changes Coming to Chevy’s Beloved Silverado
If you’re a Chevy fan, then you’ve just started enjoying all of the amenities and capabilities that the 2018 crop of Silverado pickup trucks provide to customers. Ultimately, after only several minutes behind the wheel, you’ll quickly realize that these are some of the most impressive offerings in the brand’s history. As a result, you […]
Will The 2019 Land Rover Plug-In Hybrid Charge Up Consumers?
With the announcement of the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport P400e plug-in hybrid, the world has officially gone crazy for electric vehicles. No one is surprised, of course. At the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2017, Jaguar Land Rover announced its intention to build an SUV with hybrid plug-in capability. And now, It’s all over […]
2018 Ford Fusion: A Family Sedan with Versatility
The first Ford Fusions rolled off the assembly line in 2005 in preparation for a 2006 debut. Ford’s intent was to be the first American carmaker to introduce a sedan that would be able to compete with two of the Japanese car manufacturers—Toyota and Honda. Up to the point of introducing the Fusion model, no […]
How Florists Can Use Their Vans for Branding
What could be sweeter than the smell of success when you’re a leading florist in your community? The problem, of course, is that you have to make sure that you’re well-known to tap into this four-billion dollar industry. As with other retail and service professionals, florists have to compete on every possible level. From the […]
Protecting Your Truck Bed
Truck owners invest in a truck bed liner for multiple reasons. Truck bed liners protect the truck bed from rust and deterioration as well as from physical damage due to hauling heavy gear and abrasive materials that can cut and scrape the truck bed. Truck bed liners also provide surface grip, which can keep people […]