The SS moniker has long been used to designate a high-performance model from the Chevrolet brand. The SS stands for Super Sport, and it’s been used off and on throughout the history of the automaker for various cars, trucks, and now SUVs. The SS signature was first used all the way back in 1961, but […]
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What’s New for the 2024 F-150 Tremor?
If you’re even slightly interested in the idea of off-roading, you can’t help but drool over the Ford F-150 Raptor. The beefy Raptor set off a trend of factory-built off-road-ready trucks that are so big and powerful that it’s hard to talk about them without sounding like a carnival barker, ushering enthusiasts in with specially-tuned […]
Looking Back at Some of the Dodge Charger and Challenger’s Most Iconic Editions
After an iconic 57-year run, the Dodge Charger took its final lap at the end of 2023. The Charger carved out quite a following during its time on the market, boldly tweaking an established formula to become one of America’s favorite muscle cars. After a brief hiatus between 1987 and 2006, the Charger was reintroduced […]
The 2024 Mini Cooper JCW Is the Biggest Small Car You Will Find
Once the odometer finally ticked over the final mile of its recommended break-in period, it was time to finally take CarLifeNation’s new 2024 test car out for a joyride to see what it really feels like with its full capabilities unlocked. Unfortunately, winter has plagued our New England headquarters, so we weren’t able to fully […]
Track Record: Chevy’s IndyCar Dominance
Motorsport success has been part of the Chevy story since the automaker’s earliest days; in fact, it’s literally in Chevy’s DNA. While other major American automakers have long had a presence in the racing world, Chevy takes the pursuit personally. Browse the list of past Indianapolis 500 winners, and one name will stick out when […]
Trail Rated Favorites Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator Face Off
Jeeps are made to take on anything, especially the Wrangler and Gladiator. Since the Jeep brand became popular among civilians in the 1940s, it’s largely been associated with literally driving over the river and through the woods. Back in the 1980s, the Jeep Scrambler CJ-8 was an elongated version of the popular Jeep CJ-7, with […]
7 Ways the Rugged Durability of the 4Runner Breaks Expectations
Toyota has built up a strong reputation over the years as the go-to brand for reliable, long-running vehicles. For one such vehicle, which has continued to build out its legacy as an absolute anvil, you should check out the Toyota 4Runner for sale. The bulletproof reliability of the 4Runner is found throughout its design intentions […]
Off-Road Face-Off: 2024 Colorado ZR2 Bison vs 2022 Colorado ZR2 Bison
Today’s trucks are bigger and more imposing than ever, but few have the credentials to back up their aggressive appearance. That’s certainly not the case with Chevy’s midsize off-road monster in the Colorado ZR2 Bison. Born out of a collaboration between Chevy and the off-road and overland vehicle parts and accessories wizards at American Expedition […]
The 2025 Dodge Charger Gets a Hurricane, But Can It Make Us Forget the HEMI?
The next-generation Dodge Charger has been officially revealed, and in a surprise announcement, it’s getting a gasoline engine option in addition to an all-electric powertrain. While only the electric Charger Daytona will be available for the 2024 model year, next year we will see the gasoline-powered Charger Sixpack, with the––you guessed it––six-cylinder Hurricane engine under […]
Initial D Fans Rejoice: The 2024 GR86 Trueno Edition Is Here
It’s been a long time coming, but Toyota finally did it: they’re paying homage to one of the most iconic iterations of their hot hatch models from the 1980s: the AE86 Sprinter Trueno. Only this time, the legendary livery and design is now attached to the Toyota GR86, appropriately called the GR86 Trueno Edition. It […]
Corvette Real Talk: 2024’s E-Ray and Z06 Edition
Corvette gossip moves almost as fast as these models themselves, especially in today’s online world. However, your local Chevy dealer is one resource that can be trusted to provide you with the truth—but until you make that trip, here are some facts about the Corvette E-Ray and Corvette Z06 to keep you tied over. As […]
Affordable Performance EV SUVs: A Growing Niche With Hot Competition
For the 2024 model year, we’ll begin to see the much-anticipated Blazer EV for sale in dealerships across the country. At the top of its trims, you’ll find a sporty SS that’s designed to deliver thrilling driving dynamics. Even five years ago, the idea of an SUV that’s both all-electric and performance-oriented while still striving […]
Looking for Fun Behind the Wheel of a Used Car? Check Out These Ford Models
Most drivers have probably noticed that Ford has shifted its focus away from hatchbacks and sedans over the last few years. In fact, as of this writing, the Mustang stands alone as the only true “car” in a Ford lineup now dominated by crossovers, SUVs, and pickups. That’s not to say that those in the […]
The Accord Sport 2.0T Injected a Little Fun Into the Best-Selling Sedan
In some ways, the Honda Accord is a victim of its own success. There’s no denying the Accord’s impressive track record in the modern auto market––Honda’s midsize model moves around 200,000 units a year and easily finds a place on the list of the best-selling cars––but that sort of success can be a bit of […]
Fashionably Late to the Adventure: The Harley-Davidson Pan America
Can Harley-Davidson break away from its chrome-clad cruiser reputation? Newer powerhouses like the Pan America prove the revered motorcycle manufacturer has more in its wheelhouse than most imagined. But what is it about the Pan America that has led riders to new and used Harley-Davidson dealers across the nation? Has one bike single handedly succeeded […]
Ranking Jeep’s Adventurers, Off-Road Edition: From the Renegade to the Grand Cherokee
The Wrangler steals the spotlight at Jeep dealers across the nation because it’s hard to argue with a legend. Its heritage in the Jeep lineup is rich, officially putting the automotive brand on the map after World War II. More importantly, it lives up to its reputation as the go-anywhere, do-anything adventurer and has a […]
An Off-Road Olympian: A Look at the 2024 Nissan Titan PRO-4X
For two decades, the Nissan Titan has carved out a distinctive place for itself in the full-sized pickup truck marketplace. First launched as Nissan’s challenge to the domestic US manufacturers in their strongest category, the Titan has offered a unique blend of full-sized muscle, technology, and sophistication. Unfortunately, after the 2024 model year, the Titan’s […]
Is the Audi e-tron GT a Worthy Successor to the Audi R8?
One of the biggest stories in recent years is well-known car models heading to the scrapyard in the sky. Back in November 2022, it was announced that the 2023 model year of the Audi R8 would be its last. The second-generation R8 Type 4S was never a huge seller—total numbers lagged well behind rivals like […]
The Mustang Family Welcomes Powerful Additions for Its Newest Generation
From its reputation and trailblazing status to its sporty looks and guttural exhaust note, the Mustang looks every bit the sports car, but Ford hasn’t always put performance at the forefront when it comes to the original pony car. In part, this can be attributed to the Mustang’s iconic status. With so much hype and […]
How Dodge Is Creating a New Generation of High-Performance Vehicles
Recent years have seen the Dodge brand focusing almost exclusively on muscle cars, specifically the Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger. Sure, there’s also the Dodge Durango SUV––which still packs quite the performance punch within its segment––but for the most part, you opt for Dodge if you want an awesome American muscle car. The times, however, […]