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 […]
Author: Greg Wiesen
With a BA in English and a love of all things riding on four wheels (or six wheels if we’re talking about a dually, and you know we are), Greg Wiesen took the automotive journalism field by storm thanks to his dynamic writing style and ability to articulate the unintelligible. For more than a decade, Greg has lent his skills to writing about a wide range of topics, but exploring the latest cars, trucks, and SUVs has become his true passion. Now, if he could just convince Lamborghini to send him a Countach in exchange for a review, everything would be perfect.
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. […]
How the Auto Industry Survived 2020
It would be reductive to say that 2020 was a rough year for a lot of people because obviously, it was. While most of us were far more worried about our own survival than that of something like the auto industry, it’s important that major industries survive serious crises because that industry, faceless as it […]
Can the Polestar 2 Out-Fastback the Tesla Model 3?
If you’re at all interested in an electric sedan, particularly a fastback model, then that’s exactly the sort of question you’ve probably asked. And the answer is a resounding, “maybe.” It really depends on what you’re looking for, and specifically what models and options you’re looking at. Ultimately, the Polestar 2 is an excellent vehicle […]
Four Reasons I’ll Take the Colorado Over the Gladiator
Prepare yourself for a controversial statement; are you sitting down or near your fainting couch? Good. In looking at the 2021 Chevy Colorado vs 2021 Jeep Gladiator, despite all of the impressive things the Gladiator has going for it (and let’s be clear, it does have some impressive features), I would pick the Chevy Colorado. […]
The 2021 Chevy Silverado 3500HD by the Numbers
There are generally two ways to describe something in this world: qualitative and quantitative. A qualitative description or analysis means you look at non-numerical details, while a quantitative exploration is primarily concerned with hard numbers. I’m a quantitative kind of guy, so when I see something like the 2021 Chevy Silverado 3500HD, the first thing […]
Jeep Wrangler Fans Rejoice: A V8 is Coming!
For a long time, which is to say many decades, there has been an ongoing complaint among Jeep fans regarding the Wrangler: the lack of any kind of V8 engine. Well, fortunately, the powers that be behind the scenes have been listening (or perhaps they’re just worried about the Ford Bronco – I’ll let you […]
A Brief History of Car Buying
From picking up the first horseless carriage at the local wagon factory to purchasing the most recent electric vehicle from an online car dealership, buying and selling cars has changed quite a bit over the last 130-odd years. But as with so many things historical, it’s worthwhile to know where we’ve been, so we can […]
Maserati Fans, Get Ready for the MC20
Although Maserati has long been (arguably) overshadowed by Ferrari, that time seems to be coming to an end with the unveiling of the 2021 Maserati MC20. A gorgeous supercar, the MC20 is not only built to absolutely dominate the road but has clear intentions for the racetrack as well. And while I’ve never been one […]
Infiniti QX Inspiration: Fact or Fiction?
For many people and a lot of companies, the auto industry is all about innovation, about pushing ahead with bold new ideas and creating something we’ve never seen before. That’s where the idea of the “concept car” comes from – the idea of playing with ideas while creating a vehicle as a concept rather than […]
9 Things You Might Not Know about Honda
Although Honda is best known for producing incredibly reliable and family-friendly vehicles like the Accord and Civic, they have a lot more going for them than you might realize at first. There are plenty of Honda cars on the road, but they actually got their start making motorized bicycles, and they are a major name […]
7 Sports Cars to Watch in 2021
Sedans are reliable and sturdy, pickups are hardworking and adventurous, and SUVs are spacious and productive. But while some of these vehicles can certainly be fun to drive, they’re not necessarily designed with that idea in the forefront. Sports cars, on the other hand, have a single purpose: to offer an exhilarating driving experience with […]
Demystifying the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trims
The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee has seven trims to choose from. I’m going to repeat that for the folks in the back that might not have heard me clearly: it has SEVEN trim levels to choose from, not including any of the special editions. Unless you take some time to read through a brochure or […]
Famous Cars from the Movies We Love
The most famous cars out there are the ones that make an immediate impression and stick with us––the cars that become iconic for what they are and what they represent. Classic cars from movies, like the Trans Am from Smokey and the Bandit, the Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger, and the Mustang GT 390 from […]
What You Need to Know About the Audi e-tron
You don’t have to be too into cars to have heard of the Audi e-tron, but unless you’ve got your finger really on the pulse of what’s going on, you might have missed quite a few details. The Audi e-tron is the new electric-only SUV built by Audi, providing incredible performance and luxury details with […]
Why Choose the Cadillac Escalade Over the Chevy Suburban?
The Cadillac Escalade is the best of all SUVs, even the Chevy Suburban. The Escalade is the very definition of elegance and sophistication in a large SUV, while the Chevy Suburban is just the average, everyday driver. However, that being said, there are quite a few ways that the Escalade and the Suburban are pretty […]
Chevy Fans: 5 Reasons to Choose the Traverse Over the Ford Explorer
You have a lot of options if you’re on the market for a midsize SUV – it’s an incredibly popular market segment, and every manufacturer knows it. With so much popularity, however, there comes a great deal of competition and inevitable comparisons, such as looking at the 2020 Chevy Traverse vs 2020 Ford Explorer to […]
5 Reasons the GMC Terrain is Better than the Jeep Compass
Jeep fans, you’re going to want to look away for this because there’s bad news coming your way: GMC has you folks beat. I’ll give you this: the Jeep Compass is probably better prepared for handling rough off-road trails – it is a Jeep after all. But otherwise, as soon as you start looking at […]
Two Big Reasons to be Excited about the Updated Ford Explorer
The 2020 Ford Explorer has a lot going for it with some new options that make this arguably the best time to check out an Explorer. While you might not get the kind of off-road potential that can be found if you compare something like the 2020 Ford Explorer vs 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, for […]