Sports coupes are a dying breed, but apparently, Toyota engineers didn’t get the memo. The 2022 Toyota GR 86 bucks the trend and defiantly occupies a prominent spot on the company’s diverse lineup, answering the call for track-ready speed and unapologetically aggressive road manners. Perhaps the trend favors big, boxy SUVs, but the GR 86 […]
Comparing SUVs can sometimes give us a major case of deja vu because these days, they all seem like similar versions of themselves. Not so with the 2021 Ford Explorer vs 2021 Chevy Traverse, thanks to the existence of some uncommon features, not to mention the nearly 100-year rivalry between American manufacturing giants Ford and […]
There’s a trend emerging (or should we say, re-emerging) in the full-size truck category, and the theme goes like this: which automaker can build the angriest, most ferocious truck in its class? Ford seeks to answer this question definitively with the Raptor. GMC counters with its off-road-ready AT4. In this 2021 Ford F-150 vs 2021 […]
What do you get when you take a legendary automotive nameplate, completely reimagine the design, and add next-generation performance technology? Introducing the 2021 Chevy Camaro ZL1. Forget everything you knew about sports coupes and get ready to experience all the thrill of a supercharged performance beast bearing the name of America’s favorite pony car. The […]
The mid-size SUV category is not only one of the most popular vehicle categories in America; it’s also by far one of the most competitive. Automakers competing in this segment are constantly looking for ways to deliver next-level features that win market share. Two of the most sought-after models are often pitted against one another […]
Volkswagen is on the cutting edge of technology, both with its lineup of dynamic cars and SUVs, including some exciting upcoming all-electric models, and the operating systems that help support their functionality. Vehicles like the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan offer Volkswagen Car-Net, an app-based remote access and monitoring system that further blurs the line between your […]
Why is it that the first emotion we feel after deciding it’s time to buy a car is dread? After all, we’re about to get a new (to us) vehicle – shouldn’t we be celebrating? Instead, we make a pot of high-octane coffee, settle resignedly in front of the computer, and google used cars and […]
If you’re wading through the cluttered landscape of off-roading full-size pickup trucks to find your next rig, you probably think you’d be satisfied with any four-wheel drive truck. After all, you just need a capable 4×4 to get the job done. The thing is, there are four-wheel drive trucks, then there is the 2021 Ram […]
The electric vehicle (EV) landscape shifted significantly on March 15, 2021, and put Tesla on notice: be afraid, be very afraid. Why? Here comes Volkswagen, hard on its heels and giving buyers a solid reason to google “VW dealer near me” to get connected to the automaker that’s coming in hot with cutting-edge EV technology. […]
Chevy dealers all across the country are abuzz in anticipation of the soon-to-be-released 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV. Why? This “Electric Utility Vehicle” represents the culmination of General Motors’ expansive gains in advanced battery technology, achieved in partnership with several key suppliers. The team set a lofty goal: make EVs accessible for all buyers. But what […]
The 2021 Chevy Express Van has 1,001 uses that you can take full advantage of. Do you want a mobile office for your contracting business? Check. Prefer a 15-seat capacity shuttle van? No problem. The list of conversion opportunities for the versatile Express Van is nearly endless. We’ve seen just about every iteration, but not […]
We know, we know. The Jeep Wrangler is rugged and sturdy. It looks great caked in mud, it effortlessly grinds through backcountry trails, and it fords raging rivers in every weather condition. Inside, it’s usually spartan. Loaded with, well, not much, Vinyl seats and a simple stereo are the stereotypical interior appointments, oh, and you’d […]
Let’s talk about the mind-blowing variety of cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs available to today’s consumer. From size to technology, luxury to capability, the rainbow of choices exists across a spectrum that’s almost hard to comprehend. Here in America, you can buy everything from the subcompact 2021 Chevy Spark to the massive 2021 Ram 2500, […]
If you’re scoping out used cars and using Google as your shopping tool, you’re probably plugged into the latest automotive industry news. Even a shallow dive into the used car market tends to reveal certain trends. Things like resale value and quantity of inventory give us clues to which vehicles are more popular, but paying […]
If you’ve driven on a road in America even once, chances are you passed a CR-V (or a CR-V passed you). This ubiquitous little crossover has managed to capture the hearts of practical buyers since its debut in 1997, back when shoulder pads still made sense. If you’re practicing responsible adulting, head to a Honda […]
It’s hard to google Jeep these days and not land on a review of the exciting new 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe. It’s dominating headlines everywhere, from the usual automotive review sites to more mainstream publications, because this all-new hybrid Wrangler is a first for Jeep. And from everything we’ve read, they hit it out of […]
You don’t earn your off-roading stripes by shortcutting capability. Ford already knows a thing or two about building trucks that can handle all kinds of terrain and driving conditions, but until now, the Ranger seemed to languish in a less-aggressive state. We’re glad Ford put the spotlight on this midsize pickup because Ranger fans who […]
Companies devote a surprising amount of energy and resources into creating the perfect logo, and for a good reason. Logos possess the monumental task of conveying the essence of a company’s mission in a single symbol. Some companies – like Apple – hang entire brand strategies on that symbol, letting the image evoke emotion and […]
Automotive journalists often focus new vehicle reviews on a single trim to deliver road test results and impressions about specific features. While this is valuable information, sometimes, it’s better to pull back and provide a comprehensive overview that reads more like a general buyer’s guide. No category is more detail-dependent than commercial light- and heavy-duty […]
America’s obsession with diesel pickup trucks shows no signs of slowing down, and with good reason. These rugged, go-anywhere rigs easily perform at the job site or when you and the family are heading down the highway for another RV adventure. They often tow more, provide better fuel economy, and cost less to own. Who […]
