A common phrase regarding taste and aesthetics is that they tend to be completely subjective. A design that appeals to one might not necessarily appeal to another. In the modern landscape of the automotive industry, new designs are constantly being introduced, not to mention features that make the driving experience more fulfilling and rewarding than […]
Author: Jerome Reuter
Jerome Reuter is a freelance writer, author, film critic, and music journalist. He specializes in books that provide analytical discourse on heavy metal and is the author of Through the Mist and the Madness: An Analytical Thesis on the First Three Metallica Albums and Electric Funeral: Black Sabbath and the Cultural Landscape of 1970-1975. A relative newcomer to the automotive industry, Jerome’s favorite subjects include the representation of the automobile in popular culture and the history and development of the industry as a whole. He also insists the Ford Edsel was an excellent vehicle ahead of its time.
Paving the Way: How the Ford Explorer Established the Modern SUV Craze
Seeing an SUV on the road in this day and age isn’t exactly a rare occurrence; they’re everywhere and exist in a multitude of different shapes and sizes. From the crossover and subcompact classes to the ones that are powered by electricity alone, variety is the name of the game when it comes to the […]
Rough, Tough, and Family-Friendly: The 2023 Honda Passport
Ah, yes—the SUV. With the minivan having become increasingly less common over the years, the SUV class of vehicles has only skyrocketed in popularity as the ideal transport for the modern family. These days, an overwhelming diversity of makes and models bespeckle the scope of the automotive industry, making it difficult to narrow down which […]
Things to Keep in Mind When Visiting a Used Car Dealership
The consensus among many consumers is that shopping for a vehicle is an arduous task that takes a considerable amount of time and effort. Because of the lower cost up front and the chance to pay lower insurance premiums, many have taken to making their vehicle purchases at a local used car dealer. A used […]
Ford Teaches High Performance Driving and Off-Roading to the Masses
There’s an old expression that goes along the lines of, “those who can’t do, teach.” If the information we’re sharing here today is any indication, this expression deserves to be tossed out of the window entirely. For those who are on the outside of the worlds of off-roading or high-octane performance looking in, there are […]
Off-Road Domination: The World of the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZR2
To the casual observer, off-roading might seem like a leisurely activity that attracts those people who never quite grew past the stage of playing in the dirt and slinging mud around with reckless abandon. For those who enjoy taking their travels off the pavement and into terrains that others would hesitate to explore, off-roading is […]
The Future of Off-Roading Belongs to the Bronco Raptor
When it was announced that the Ford Bronco was being resurrected, millions of Ford devotees and nostalgia buffs were overcome with excitement. With SUVs continuing on their upward trajectory in immense popularity and appeal, it only makes sense that one of the forebears of the vehicle class would return to the fold and reclaim its […]
2023 SUV Supremacy: The Nissan Rogue vs. The Chevy Equinox
If there’s one certainty in the automotive marketplace, it’s the implementation of names that generate excitement and intrigue. When it comes to the various SUVs that are produced every year, the long list of names that stand out from one another is a list that seems to be ever-growing. The current model year sees this […]
The 2023 Toyota Corolla: The King of Consumer-Friendly Vehicles
The Toyota Corolla has been the king of consumer-friendly vehicles since it hit the market all the way back in 1968. This small Japanese sedan arrived on American shores in an age when massive muscle cars still ruled the streets. But while it may not have looked like much, it became an instant hit with […]
Four Used Truck Options That Retain Their Resale Value
While the return to normalcy following the global pandemic was welcomed with enthusiasm, there was another issue that, while not as dangerous or life-threatening, hindered the pursuit of a better quality of life. This came in the form of a worldwide microchip shortage. Vehicles are more complex than they’ve ever been, with many having onboard […]
A Matter of Powertrains and Pride: The Engines of the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs 2023 Ford F-150
If there’s a rivalry more competitive than the one between Ford and Chevy, we’re certainly unaware of it. From the earliest days of the automobile and the advent of mass production to the golden age of the muscle car when supremacy on the blacktop was waged between the Mustang and Camaro, all the way up […]
Clash of the Titan: Can Nissan’s Workhorse Compete Against Other Vehicles in Its Class?
Open up any tome of Greek mythology, and you can immerse yourself in the epic clash of the titans. These beings attempted to overthrow Zeus and the pantheon of gods who sat atop Mt. Olympus, only to be banished to the underworld and forced to endure various punishments for their attempt to seize power. While […]
In Pursuit of Perfection & Popularity: The Silverado 1500’s History of Innovation and Performance
As America’s most popular pickup, the Chevy Silverado exudes a strong prowess that sets it far apart from the other vehicles in its class. This isn’t by accident. Since the vehicle began its production run in conjunction with the 1999 model year, the truck has constantly been redesigned and brought up to the high standards […]
The Delorean Makes a Comeback: But is it Worth it?
Nostalgia; it’s one of the most powerful forces in the marketplace. Many of us have films, music, and television shows that we’re all too eager to reminisce about and revisit. All too often, we do this to relive the fleeting memories of youth that we can still gaze at through rose-tinted goggles and feel whimsical. […]
Off-Roading Gets an Upgrade in Power and Sophistication: Meet the 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X
For fans of GMC, high quality and elevated performance are attributes that need little description. For fans of upscale trucks and SUVs, the news of a brand-new redesign for the 2023 GMC Canyon has generated great excitement. For those who enjoy traveling off the beaten path and living off the pavement, the 2023 GMC Canyon […]
The Lap of Luxury: The Greatest Luxury Cars in History
For many consumers, the factors determining a vehicle purchase tend to include practicality, cost-effectiveness, reliability, and conservative fuel consumption. As anyone who has pursued the high-end of the automobile world will tell you, some designs throw those attributes out the window in favor of decadence, sophistication, and comfort. Known as luxury vehicles, the emphasis is […]
The Future Is Blue: Ford’s Fanciest Features
It’s almost impossible to look at the history of the Ford Motor Company and not be impressed with its strides in engineering and technology. From a completely linear perspective, it appears that they’ve always been ahead of the curve. From the Mustang to the Bronco and beyond, there appears to be nothing the blue brand […]
Getting What You Pay For: The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs 2022 Tesla Model Y
When purchasing anything to enhance your quality of life, the underlying rule is “you get what you pay for.” Whether it’s a lovely house in a good neighborhood, an exquisite bottle of scotch, or most notably, a vehicle with all the features and trimmings necessary for your enjoyment, all of these items are usually thought […]
Just as Great as the Original: A History of the Wagoneer
If you’ve been out and about looking for a new vehicle, there’s a good chance you might have seen the new model at your local dealership: the Wagoneer. In fact, you might have even stopped at your Wagoneer dealer to look at it and thought to yourself, “now there’s a vehicle with some real presence.” […]
A Look at Buick’s SUV Evolution
The SUV holds a unique position in the automotive industry, and the history and development of the vehicle are just as fascinating. What began as a large and foreboding mass of metal and excessive powertrains have evolved into family-friendly and compact choices for the discerning consumer. This evolution that could be described as domestication and […]