Some of the most glorious models in the history of automobile manufacturing have been Fords. The mere concept of a car that anyone could own and drive was put into American reality behind the wheel of a Ford Model T, and innovation has been the brand’s hallmark in each subsequent model. As a car “for […]
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Jason Collins is an experienced automotive writer who has been working within the realm of content creation for several years. His expertise is writing, but he dabbles in SEO and marketing. He enjoys attending car shows and tinkering in his garage on his favorite pet projects, including his 1996 Mazda MX-5 and 1989 Austin Rover Mini Cooper.
The Chevy Silverado 1500 Goes Feral for the New Model Year
If we have learned anything from the major surge in off-road capable vehicles, it is that we were in a serious drought of rugged vehicles that could go anywhere and do anything. Granted, trends change, and the super rugged all-terrain trucks and SUVs we loved in the 1980s and 1990s lost relevance amidst the strange […]
Why We’re Excited About the Redesigned 2023 Ford Escape
How will we know when we finally have too many SUVs on the market? Many experts have cited the recent lack of updates in certain brands as a sign that automakers would need to make some tough choices about their lineup. Loyal brand enthusiasts have been increasingly nervous as they watch their favorites become a […]
Which Honda Civic Is Right For Me? Choosing Between the Si, Type R, and the OG
First thing first: there is no such model as a “Civic OG,” so don’t run to your local Civic dealer and ask to test drive one. We’re referring instead to the standard Civic model. Unlike its cousins, the Si and Type R, it doesn’t have a catchy nickname. It’s always just been “the Honda Civic.” […]
Are Subarus Actually Safe Cars?
Some cars come with a certain reputation. We’ve all heard of the “Jeep Guys” and “Minivan Moms,” and there are some specific traits that we tend to associate with specific cars. One of these reputational “truths” is that Subaru vehicles are some of the safest on the roads today. But before you rush out to […]
Gone but Not Forgotten: 3 Discontinued Nissan Models We Want Back
In life, relationships, and car manufacturing, sometimes things just don’t work out. The best-laid plans of mice and men get uprooted by pandemics, chip shortages, and the ever-changing cost of fuel, for example. Such is the case when it comes to three noteworthy vehicles that have disappeared permanently from your local Nissan dealer’s new inventory––though […]
Who Is the Better Off-Road Companion?: The 2023 Chevy Colorado or the 2023 Jeep Gladiator
It’s bold to compare a non-Jeep to a Jeep. After all, Jeep’s lineup is designed and engineered with a certain off-road quality that’s in the very DNA of all of their vehicles. However, many truck manufacturers have acknowledged the gauntlet thrown during the Gladiator’s 2019 re-release. When Jeep dropped a vehicle that was equal parts […]
How the “Working Man’s Thunderbird” Became One of the Coolest Cars Around
Lee Iacocca was known as something of a visionary in the automotive industry. During his time as vice president at Ford, he was a key player in the development of several iconic vehicles, from the Pinto to the Continental Mark III. However, without Iacocca’s input into a small, sporty, affordable car, we would have never […]
Keep Calm and Chevy On: Checking Out the 2023 Chevy Traverse
It is undoubtedly a rough time to be an automaker. With chip shortages, high fuel prices, and inflation all working against them, it’s somewhat surprising that many manufacturers are proceeding into the 2023 model year as though nothing is amiss. And truth be told, there are still plenty of drivers who need to replace their […]
Who Will Reign the Future Mid-Size Pickup Market? The Frontier or Ranger?
A lot is going on in the world right now, impacting us all in unexpected ways, including the automotive industry. For the pickup market, trucks are getting bigger, smaller, more athletic, and electrified, all at the same time. The Nissan Frontier and Ford Ranger have long, intricate histories, and rumors have been swirling about both […]
Ford Throws a Wild Card With the 2022 Maverick
There was a time around the turn of the century when teeny-tiny trucks were totally The Thing. Drivers from all sorts of backgrounds were very interested in compact trucks, particularly if they had big engines. With the bed weighted down with kitty litter or mulch to prevent spinning out, these small-but-mighty vehicles zipped in and […]
The View From the Top: Checking out Ford’s High-End SUVs
If you haven’t really been scanning the Ford model pages recently, then the title may seem a bit surprising. After all, Ford has been known as the ultimate automobile manufacturer for the American people, not a luxury brand. However, a quick look at Ford’s lineup of automobiles reveals that being a brand “for the people” […]
The OTHER Kind of Suby: The 2023 Subaru BRZ
They say that your life experiences often help color in the picture when you don’t have all the details. For example, if your friend told you they “got a Subaru,” what’s the first thing that would come to mind? For many drivers, it would be something with ample ground clearance, standard all-wheel drive, and a […]
On the Road Again: Preparing for a New Generation of Volkswagen Bus
Once upon a time, not so long ago, there was a choice between camping and glamping. With its flat face, rear engine, and incredibly solid construction, the Volkswagen bus has been an enduring symbol of adventure and freedom since the first Kombi and Commercial versions were produced in 1950. However, it has been many years […]
The Hottest Nissan Cars You Can’t Drive in the US
There are some wacky driving laws in the United States. For example, in Little Rock, Arkansas, it’s illegal to honk your horn after 9 PM at a site that serves cold drinks or sandwiches. Drivers in Oklahoma are legally encouraged to tether their vehicles when parked outside public buildings. Massachusetts forbids drivers to go anywhere […]
How to Take Your Truck Anywhere: Your Off-Road Options with the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 and the 2022 Ford F-150
There are infinite reasons why one might want to take a pickup truck off-road. From muddy job sites and unbuilt roads to the pure thrill of twisting through the trails without a care in the world, you may have very practical or very personal reasons for jumping off the pavement. And in one of the […]
Big Trucks Like to Have Big Fun: the 2022 Ram 2500
Big trucks deserve an apology because the driving public has been selling them short. There is a notion that trucks with big hauling capacity are workaholics that thrive on doing big jobs, splashing through the mud with a bed full of tools. They’ve become a symbol for industry and progress, and while that’s not a […]
The OGs of EV Trucks: Telling the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV and 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Apart
If everything goes according to the auto manufacturers’ plans, we’ll soon be immersed in a fully electric future. While many coupes and sedans have risen to the challenge, and SUVs are starting to make their way into the electric vehicle (EV) market, the first two electric trucks to face off are the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado […]
Missed Connections: Get a Second Chance at Your Perfect Nissan With a CPO
Remember all of the fantastic Nissan vehicles of 2020? No, of course you don’t. Hardly anyone remembers the vehicles that hit the market in 2020 because we were all very distracted by a swarm of other issues. You may have seen a model that truly sparked your interest, but before you had the chance to […]
Can You Really “Explore” in the 2022 Ford Explorer?
Living in The Age of the SUV comes with a lot of different takes on the Sport Utility Vehicle. Born from generations of truck-bodied, four-wheel drive vehicles, the modern SUV comes in many shapes, sizes, and flavors. There are compact crossovers, midsize crossover SUVs, and even three-row full-size SUVs. Some–but not all–of them offer all-wheel […]