Fans of Jeep SUVs have had an interesting journey over the years; in some ways, Jeep can be seen as the innovator of what modern SUVs have become. And yet, despite how popular such models have often been, there have been some strange decisions made by the various manufacturers that owned the Jeep brand over […]
Author: Greg Wiesen
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
6 Similarities and Differences between the Sierra and Silverado
If you have much familiarity with the auto industry, then you know that some brands are owned by a single larger parent company. For example, Jeep, Chrysler, Ram, and Dodge are all owned by Stellantis, while General Motors owns Chevy, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac. So when looking at the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2021 […]
What Makes the Ram 1500 Classic so… Classic?
The Ram 1500, or Ram Pickup, has been around in one form or another for more than 40 years, as it was released as a 1981 model to replace the previous Dodge D Series trucks. Despite such a lengthy production run, the Ram 1500 has only gone through five generations, with the most recent one […]
Why are Ford Fans so Excited Right Now?
Honestly, there are plenty of reasons for Ford fans to be excited these days, but the major reason that comes to mind is the current lineup of vehicles from Ford. Every year, new models are released, of course, but the lineup this year is one of the best that Ford has ever offered. That makes […]
Should You Be Excited About the Hummer EV?
If you’re a GMC fan, then you probably already know the answer to that question: a fairly resounding, “Yes!” But for many other people, it takes more than the resurrection of an automotive legend or the GMC brand to get your hearts stirring and your interest piqued. And so you might well be asking yourself: […]
Autocross Racing: An Inside Perspective
If you have any interest in motor racing or precision driving, then you’ve probably heard of Autocross racing. It’s essentially a form of competitive driving that’s more about control of your vehicle rather than speed, which makes it a terrific option for a wide range of drivers. You don’t have to have a fancy sports […]
Cadillac Wows with the All-New Celestiq
Recently, Cadillac started revealing details about what it refers to as its “ultra-luxury” Electric Vehicle (EV), which everyone is already calling its flagship model. This is one of two EV models coming soon from Cadillac, part of GM’s overall commitment to fielding at least 30 EVs by 2025. While I’d love to be able to […]
GM Ends 2020 in Great Shape
I don’t have to tell you that 2020 was a rough year; you lived it, so you know what went on and how we all fared. And yet, despite the ups and tremendous downs of 2020, there was some good news for the auto industry: a lot of companies managed to end the year in […]
7 Reasons the Ford F-150 Remains on Top
For about 40 years, the Ford F-150 has been the best selling truck in America, and that kind of legacy can be pretty hard to live up to. You’d expect that at some point during all these decades, Ford would slip or get overconfident and fall behind one of its competitors. But Ford fans know […]
How Ford is Handling the Computer Chip Shortage
In a 12-month period of time that has had just about every imaginable issue come up for the world, and the auto industry, the one that people were perhaps least prepared for is the ongoing computer chip shortage. Although this has hit the entire auto industry, today, I’m going to take a look, primarily just […]
The Cars that Defined the 20th Century
Now that we’re two decades into the 21st century, it can be interesting to look back at what the auto industry of the 1900s through the 1990s looked like. There are plenty of famous cars from those decades, which were more than just vehicles but were part of revolutionizing and defining the auto industry. Cars […]
Kia Takes the Minivan to the Next Level
Recently, Kia made it known that 2021 would be the final year for its Kia Sedona – a fairly popular minivan that offers solid performance and reliability. As the minivan market has been almost completely obliterated by the desire for SUVs, this isn’t entirely surprising. However, Kia has not abandoned minivan fans out there, as […]
Empty-Nesters: It’s Time to Treat Yourself
Allow me to paint you a picture: for years, you looked at luxury sedans, sports cars, or maybe even EV models and wistfully imagined yourself in one, only to be stuck with a family-friendly and practical minivan or SUV. Sound familiar? Well, if so, and you’re ready to move on from that reliable family wagon […]
EV Fans: 7 Recent News Stories You Should Know About
There’s really never been a better time than now to be a fan of electric vehicles and everything they have to offer. Not only are current brands and models getting better with each passing year, but new models are being announced, and more manufacturers are getting into the game. Whether you’ve been driving an EV […]
Is the Lucid Air a Tesla Killer?
One of the most important aspects of the auto industry is competition. Competition drives manufacturers to try new things, develop better technology, and make vehicles to try to one-up each other. Within the EV market, Tesla has been considered the leader in terms of specialty manufacturers for quite a few years now, but it has […]
8 Names to Know in Autonomous Car Tech
Even though it’s taking a long time (I feel like Hollywood promised me self-driving cars decades ago), autonomous cars are going to be the future of the auto industry. Whether they will remain a niche feature for only the most luxurious of models, or if every car, truck, and SUV will eventually be autonomous, no […]
6 Reasons Kia is Going to Dominate 2021
If you’re a Kia fan and you’re interested in picking up a new vehicle this year, then you have a lot of reasons to be excited: six very clear reasons to be specific. The new 2021 models that you’ll find at your local Kia dealer are among the best that have ever graced Kia’s lineup. […]