Considering the amount of time that we spend around here, sifting thanklessly through the latest and greatest in automotive news headlines, it would be dishonest if we acted like it wasn’t sort of a ‘mixed bag’. Walk through our offices, take a poll, establishing each employee’s automotive preferences and you’ll find little overlap. Collectively, we […]
Truth be told, one of the more enjoyable elements of my profession comes in the opportunity to explore underappreciated makes and models. Once you step outside the Big 3’s most prominent brands, leading imports and certain aspirational vehicles there leaves a balance of perfectly competitive offerings that are easy to overlook. For example, the casual […]
While Audi may have counted themselves among the upmarket brands which declared an early absence from this year’s NAIAS in Detroit, they were on-hand in Las Vegas just a week earlier, attending the CES Technology conference. So what technology was Audi on-hand to present? While one might assume that it has something to do with […]
In our constant race to stay atop of current auto news, we’d be mistaken if we didn’t share the fact that certain thought-pieces can sometimes feel like an attempt to cash in on a headline. In many cases you end up doing your best to take a limited amount of information and make your take […]
In terms of current auto news, there weren’t many headlines come late-January that weren’t based around the North American International Auto Show, held in Detroit from January 14th – 27th. And despite the wealth of newsworthy reveals, announcements and teases, you’d have to be living under a rock not to have recognized the anticipation and […]
Speaking personally, it would be hard for me to estimate just how many articles I’ve read since early December which haven’t mentioned the futuristic vibe of the recent Los Angeles Auto Show. Simply put, technology stood at the forefront of everything as if to remind us that it was done with its courtship of the […]
Comparisons are a funny thing. We inherently carry some sort of bias that we need to discarded in order to remain objective in our analysis. Unless, of course, you’re comparing two offerings that really don’t do much for you; and that’s exactly what’s at play here, as I’ve been asked to take a look at […]
The SUV segment is a funny thing. Traditionally, I find myself overly critical of it, accusing automakers of being so busy attempting to be everything to everyone that the final products lack an inspired sense of self. Granted, I feel this is more evident in crossovers than full-sized offerings, so it is worth admitting that […]
When it comes to keeping an eye on current auto news, we all have our favorite headlines we look for and follow as they progress. For me, it’s no real surprise that my attention has stayed true to my MOPAR roots in 2018, focused primarily on Dodge’s intoxicating Hellcat, ground-shaking Redeye and (of course) RAM’s […]
As of late, automotive news seems to be moving at breakneck speed, detailing the race towards enhanced sustainability, autonomous self-driving technology and the surprising partnerships between automakers and tech giants (and even automakers themselves) in the hopes of gaining the ultimate pole position within the industry. But not all news is good; and even if […]
The phrase “hot hatchbacks” has been thrown around a bit lately, driven by the recent trend of creating coupe-inspired variants of different vehicle styles. In the case of the “five-door coupe,” it calls for a slimmed down hatch which allows the body style to more closely resemble a sedan, rather than the classic hatchback aesthetic. […]
Even over a month later, a search through current auto news headlines will inevitably return us to last month’s Paris Motor Show. Held biennially, the show dates back to 1898, serving as the pioneering showcase for the ever-evolving automotive market, and one of the largest shows to this day. Visited more frequently than such showcase […]
As a whole, it’s hardly a well-kept secret that the crossover / SUV segment has developed to the point where it’s over-inundated. Saturation has left us with a notable lack of substance, as each and every automaker works to infuse a sporty aesthetic into the design equivalent of door-stops, to offset their recent desire to […]
When it comes to vehicles, practicality comes in many forms. In terms of economics, it most likely means that you’re selecting a vehicle which might be less aspiration, but fits well within the confines of your allowable budget. In terms of utility, it comes in the form of a vehicle’s suitability to adapt to the […]
If you’re one to keep up on current auto news, especially regarding the incorporation of advanced technologies, you’ve probably taken note of the emergence of biometric technologies with plans to incorporate such technologies to improve security and create a personalized experience. The former stands as a near perfect example of Plato’s contention that ‘necessity is […]
It would have been early August, and I’m guessing somewhere around 1991. My family was on a camping trip in Richmond NH, and my father and I broke away to a dirt backroad where he would let me practice driving. I wouldn’t be eligible for my license for another two-and-a-half years, but our family had […]
As of 2018, it was estimated that over 95% of Americans own a cellphone, with around 77% being smartphones. One might argue that this prevalence introduces some concern over smartphone dependency, but most of us are too busy enjoying the fact that our smartphones sync with almost everything we do, to complain. And most automakers […]
As of late, it feels like most of the discussions regarding one truck’s offering versus another’s dances around (the ever one-upping relationship between) Chevy’s Silverado 1500 and Ford’s F-150. Granted, it’s hard to challenge Ford’s decisive global advantage with any sense of credibility, but Chevy is the closest thing close to a valid competitor. Don’t […]
Admittedly, I’d have spent most of my adult life laughing if you told me that I’d be interested in getting behind the wheel of KIA. With all due respect, the relative modesty of the KIA aesthetic combined with the reserved performance numbers were enough to nix it from even my long-list of vehicles that I’d […]
For over a decade now, I’ve found myself very happily behind the wheel of a Dodge Charger (or more specifically, an ’07 followed by an ’11). And while I’d happily transition into a newer model (or upgrade to a Challenger) the simple truth is that I’m preparing to jump ships and put myself behind the […]
