GMC is known for many different things, but its specialty is building large trucks. Making larger vehicles draws a specific type of buyer into GMC dealers: those who want power and muscle in their trucks. Hauling, towing, and trailering capabilities are not uncommon features on any GMC-manufactured automobile. More accessibility features like GMC’s MultiPro tailgate […]
Year: 2021
Nissan Finally Ventures into a New Frontier
Although Nissan (and Datsun) really got its start in the US thanks to a pickup, the last couple of decades have been a rough time to be a fan of Nissan trucks. The Frontier has been its midsize offering here in the US since the late 1990s, but its most recent generation has been stretched […]
Why Chrysler Has the Best Minivans On the Market
Minivans may come with a negative stereotype, but the truth is that they really are the perfect family vehicle. In 1983, Chrysler came up with the idea of a miniature van, specifically designed for average suburban American families. While SUVs are becoming more and more popular for families, the minivan still comes with perks that […]
Chip Shortage Continues to Challenge GM
As you might already be aware, there’s a semiconductor microchip shortage (often simply called the “chip shortage”) going on right now. So far, this has had a pretty significant impact on the auto industry – and every other industry that manufacturers computerized products. While I’d love to be the bearer of good news, the reality […]
Compact SUV Face-Off: 2021 Chevy Equinox and 2021 Nissan Rogue
With many comparable features, car shoppers might have a tough time comparing the 2021 Chevy Equinox vs 2021 Nissan Rogue. These SUVs are both leaders in the highly competitive compact segment and offer comparable passenger space and warranty coverage. However, they differ in a number of areas, including safety, reliability, and price. Starting at $23,800, […]
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is Here, and It’s Electric
The Mustang was introduced to Americans in 1964, and by the end of the year, over 400,000 Mustangs swarmed the roads and highways of America. Sales of the iconic car far exceeded Ford’s expectations and have remained strong ever since. Over the years, the Mustang has gone through quite a few evolutions, but it still […]
How the Colorado Stacks Up Against Your Toughest Tasks
It seems as though full-size pickup trucks, like the Silverado and the F-150, get all the credit when it comes to being able to perform tough tasks, but what about the other guys? Midsize trucks are becoming increasingly popular due to their size, capabilities, and performance. If you’re a truck enthusiast at heart, we’d like […]
How to Choose the Best F-150 Drivetrain for You
The most versatile and capable pickup on the market today can be found at your nearest Ford F-150 dealer, and that versatility is underpinned by the large number of options available for all aspects of America’s favorite vehicle. But while choosing bed size, cabin features and engine are all pretty straightforward, selecting the right drivetrain […]
The Top Compact SUV: 2021 Honda CR-V vs 2021 Toyota RAV4
When you’re out on your many driving excursions during the day, you don’t have to go far to spot one or twenty compact SUVs on the road. Maybe you’re one of them! The point is, compact SUVs are all the rage these days, and they aren’t going away any time soon. Two of the top […]
Everyday Super Cruise
Flying cars might never be a reality, but semi-autonomous trucks are coming to the GM lineup for 2022. Super Cruise, originally released on the Cadillac CT6 in 2017, has now come to fruition. The semi-autonomous highway cruising mode will be implemented on almost two dozen general motors vehicles over the next two years, including the […]
Let’s Talk Capability: Under the Hood of the 2022 Wagoneer
If you eat and breathe car news like the rest of us, then you already know big things are in store for the Jeep brand after the announcement of the return of two iconic, premium American SUVs – the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. Launched under Jeep as an extension of the brand, the Wagoneer lineup […]
These Top Chevy Models Are Texas-Made
The auto world can be something of a mystery, even if you’re an auto enthusiast. We see very little of what goes on behind the scenes when vehicles are assembled for passenger use. For many people, the story of a car begins when it sits expectantly in a dealership lot. However, the story is different […]
Transform Your Car Into Something Wicked
Tucked away behind the local airport in Manchester, New Hampshire, the Wicked Performance Group building may appear unassuming on the outside. But inside the shop, you will find all sorts of cars and tools that you will never see at your average mechanic’s, including a large TIG welding machine taken from an old submarine that […]
One Of Many: My First Car
At the time of writing, I have owned eleven cars in eight years. While I freely admit, not all of them were daily drivers, the majority of them were. In 2020 alone, I went from driving a 1961 Chevy Corvair Monza to a 1969 Chevy Caprice Sport Sedan to my current daily driver, a base […]
7 of the Most Impressive Performance Nissans
It’s easy to think of “used cars” as only referring to old models that weren’t all that exciting when they were first sold and have only gotten worse with age. In reality, however, shopping at a used Nissan dealer gives you access to some of the most impressive sports and performance cars ever made. Nissan […]
Oh, the Places You’ll Chrome
Today’s mid-size pickup truck is, comically, virtually identical to a full-size truck of the 1990s. The phrase “power creep” comes to mind, which comes from the gaming industry. It refers to a phenomenon where anything new that gets introduced to the game after the initial release is more powerful than alternative choices in order to […]
2021 Jeep Wrangler: American Icon
Jeep. There are few automotive brands that are so instantly recognizable. Starting life as a military truck, this utility vehicle has slowly morphed from a bare-bones steel box on wheels to a capable and comfortable SUV with a proud heritage. With it being so ubiquitous, one might forget just how much the Jeep has changed […]
The Magic of Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
All-wheel drive systems are not all created equal. This is especially true of all-wheel drive systems used on passenger cars and crossover SUVs. Most modern crossover SUVs are front-wheel drive with a few extra steps added for the all-wheel drive variants and are unable to effectively move enough power to the rear wheels in many […]
What’s so Special About a Mustang?
The Mustang has been one of America’s most iconic vehicles for nearly 60 years. For much of the 2000s, it was the last of a dying breed, a final holdout resisting a drawn-out extinction event. But instead of fading away as a pale shadow of the bulky, aggressive hot rod that it used to be, […]
Nothing Beats a Buick: What’s New for 2021
The list of luxury vehicles has included stunning models from Buick for over a century, making Buick one of the oldest brands in the industry. Designed with upscale style and the most exclusive designs in mind, Buick radiates sophistication and poise with every vehicle that’s released to the masses. If you’re taking in all the […]