Plenty of automakers have models that have been around for decades, from the Mustang to the Land Cruiser. But while some of these nameplates can trace their history back to the 1940s, the Chevrolet Suburban beats them all for the title of the longest-running nameplate in automotive history, having been in use since 1935. The […]
Category: SUVs
The 2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe Has Arrived and It’s Loaded With Exciting Tech
It’s true that good things come to those who wait. Jeep has certainly taken its time developing new vehicles with alternative fueling solutions, leaving us to wait patiently for a glimpse of its latest innovations. Jeep has lagged behind competitors who have been launching new hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and […]
Just Explore: Camping in the Explore Timberline
We often tend to limit our perception of a vehicle to one or two specific roles, narrowing our appreciation for how versatile any given vehicle can be. Even as somebody who writes about cars, it can be tempting to think of three-row SUVs as family vehicles that live in the suburbs and never see much […]
The Chevy Traverse: A Family-Focused SUV
It’s easy to be passionate about things that are cool, like heading off-road in a flashy, open-air SUV or taking your muscle car out to spend a Saturday with your local car club. Those things are great, don’t get me wrong, but they’re not for everyone. Plenty of people find passion in other things: a […]
Does the New Hyundai Tucson Live Up to the Hype?
The 2022 Hyundai Tucson is turning heads with a bold redesign that looks like it rolled right out of a sci-fi movie. But it takes more than a cool aesthetic to impress real automotive enthusiasts, so we want to know: are these changes only skin-deep, or can Hyundai back up the SUV’s flashy looks with […]
The View From the Top: Checking out Ford’s High-End SUVs
If you haven’t really been scanning the Ford model pages recently, then the title may seem a bit surprising. After all, Ford has been known as the ultimate automobile manufacturer for the American people, not a luxury brand. However, a quick look at Ford’s lineup of automobiles reveals that being a brand “for the people” […]
Wrangling Colorado’s Greatest Trails
The great outdoors––almost everyone says they love it, but who’s actually got the nerve to go there? And I don’t mean glamping in Grandpa’s backyard in the Catskills. I’m talking deep woods, into-the-wild, find-the-gaps-in-T-Mobile’s-coverage great outdoors, man. There’s nothing like the serenity of a truly silent landscape totally devoid of human influence. The trouble for […]
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 […]
How the Acadia AT4 Keeps the Driver in Control
The 2023 GMC Acadia AT4 is a midsize SUV that’s built for adventure. And since it’s capable of going beyond the beaten path, it’s filled with features that are designed to keep the driver in control in any situation. There are plenty of things that can throw a wrench into your plans when you’re heading […]
The Chevy Suburban: How It Has Improved over Time
Not many vehicles have been continuously produced for over eight decades, but the Suburban is an exception. In 1935, Chevy released the first Suburban model. It started as a rear-wheel drive, two-door model with a max 60 horsepower rating. Now, the 2023 Chevy Suburban is a four-wheel drive, four-door SUV that can produce up to […]
2023 Chevy Suburban, Generations of Change
The Chevy Suburban is one of the biggest SUVs currently on the market. Some say it got its name because you can fit an entire suburb in it. While a convincing tale, the name truly comes from a term used to refer to station wagon-like vehicles. Chevy debuted the vehicle in 1933 during the beginning […]
From Hands-On to Hands-Off: Cruising Into the Next Century
With the news that some higher trim levels of the 2023 Chevy Tahoe will include Chevrolet’s Super Cruise, it’s interesting to ponder where the automotive industry will go from here. We’ve talked about self-driving cars, even flying cars, but so far, the best we have is the cruise control option, which is now over one […]
5 Classic GMCs
GMC has been around for well over 100 years at this point. It all started back in 1902 with Max Grabowsky and the Grabowsky Motor Vehicle Company. However, the GMC logo and name we know today came in 1912 after William C. Durant acquired the company as part of GM. GMC has certainly made a […]
Off-Roading Superiority: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL vs 2022 Toyota 4Runner
What makes a superior off-road vehicle? Ground clearance? Powerful engines? A reliable 4×4 system? All of the above? Well, that’s what we’re diving into as we consider which of two iconic vehicles reign supreme from a purely off-roading standpoint. Which two vehicles would this be? Today’s topic is the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL vs […]
How the Award-Winning Telluride Change Kia Forever
Sometimes a vehicle comes along that forever changes the trajectory of a brand and leaves a lasting impression on the automotive industry. In many cases, these are performance icons like the Porsche Cayman, best-selling trucks like the Ford F-150, and off-road legends like the Jeep Wrangler. But sometimes, the industry enjoys quite the surprise when […]
I’ll Take the CX-9, Supersized Please
Mazda has been putting out some top-of-the-line, near-luxury vehicles over the past few years. They’ve been competitive in the market and are starting to give drivers even more options when it comes to trims, and the 2022 Mazda CX-9 has quite a few to choose from. Since we’re looking at the Mazda Menu, and the […]
Is the 2022 Ford Edge ST a Luxury SUV in Disguise?
With an upgraded engine, refined interior, and a host of high-end tech features, the 2022 Ford Edge ST isn’t your average crossover. A sportier version of Ford’s popular midsize SUV, the Edge ST replaced the Sport trim as the top-level offering in 2021. But just calling it a high-performance model would be doing the crossover […]
Breaking Down Ford’s Extensive Lineup
As automakers work to keep abreast of changing consumer tastes and market conditions, models are always coming in and out of the lineup. While certain offerings, like the all-time best-selling Ford F-150, are untouchable, few other models are immune. When it comes to searching the inventory at a Ford dealership near you, the biggest change […]
The Mighty Morphin’ Chevy Blazer
If you’ve been driving for a while, you’ll have noticed that many models change over time—aesthetically, for practical purposes, or a mixture of both. One of the models that has gone through radical changes for the better is the Chevy Blazer. The 2023 Chevy Blazer has received dramatic changes to its exterior as well as […]
How the 2022 Mustang Mach-E Upgrades Help Improve the 2021 Mach-E
Electric vehicles, or EVs for short, have come a long way in a very short period of time. One of the main competitive forces that has compelled top automakers to push forward with new and interesting designs is Tesla—especially when it comes to over-the-air updates. This is a very interesting approach to the automobile market […]