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 […]
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The Pony Car Tradition Lives on in the Go-Fast 2021 Chevy Camaro ZL1
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 […]
Comparing the 2021 Ford Explorer vs 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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’s Car-Net Operating System: Is it Worth the Price?
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 […]
Avoid These 4 Common Hassles and Make Used Car Shopping Fun Again
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 […]
The 2021 Ram 1500 Rebel: This Rebel Has a Cause
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 […]
Tesla Should Be Very Afraid of Volkswagen and Here’s Why
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. […]
Electric Vehicles are Here to Stay: Here’s Why That’s Good News
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 […]
Follow Your Van Dwelling Dreams in the Capable 2021 Chevy Express Cargo Van
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 […]
Yes, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Is a Luxury SUV
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 […]
Innovation is the Headline for the 2021 Models
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, […]
How Current Events Impact Which Car You Buy and Why it Matters
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 […]
Honda CR-V: Why It’s The Million Mile Workhorse
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 […]
Whisper Quiet Off-Roading: Highlights of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe’s Many Attributes
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 […]
The 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor: Welcome to the Off-Roading Big Leagues
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 […]
The 6 Most Recognizable Automotive Brand Logos and What They Symbolize
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 […]
The Only Heavy Duty Ram Truck Guide You’ll Ever Need
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 […]
Why Diesel Power Might Be The Best Option For Truck Buyers
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 […]
Why You Can’t Go Wrong With a Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
If you’re in the market for a used SUV, your search is going to be a lot easier due to the category’s explosive growth over the last ten model years. SUVs are ubiquitous now, and they get more and more popular every year. Because of the sheer volume of choices within each size category, automakers […]
If Speed, Performance, and Insane Handling Offends You, Don’t Buy the 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
Hang on to your hats: the new 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is about to do something special. If the name Cadillac conjures old-school luxury for you, this might change your mind. Actually, it will change your mind. You see, Cadillac has designed the new CT5-V Blackwing to quite literally blow the doors off its competition. […]