The growing demand for SUVs in the 1990s prompted Cadillac to shift its focus from building luxury sedans to SUVs. The Escalade marked the automaker’s debut in the SUV segment in 1999, positioning itself alongside rivals like the Range Rover, Lincoln Navigator, and Lexus LX. By elevating the extraordinary, the Escalade adopted a no-compromise approach […]
The beauty of the modern auto industry is that there’s really something for everyone. Are you looking for a truck with an engine from a muscle car? You’ve got it. Do you want an SUV that you can use to leave civilization behind for a few weeks? No problem. In fact, off-road SUVs have just […]
The Grand Cherokee has been one of the most popular SUVs on the road for quite some time now, and it’s only become better with each passing generation. The latest model is certainly an impressive piece of machinery, but as soon as you compare it to the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, a Plug-In Hybrid Electric […]
Chances are you’ve noticed a Chevy Suburban barreling toward you on the road with its large, rugged stance and durable features. You probably didn’t pay it much attention as you navigated to where you needed to go, but did you know that the Suburban is quite literally one of the most interesting vehicles on the […]
Picture this: you’re young and fearless. You’re revving up your Dodge Challenger’s engine at the red light, and even though the grandmother in the car beside you doesn’t want to race, you feel like you’re on top of the world. It feels like only yesterday, but now, you’re middle-aged with two kids, three dogs, and […]
How will we know when we finally have too many SUVs on the market? Many experts have cited the recent lack of updates in certain brands as a sign that automakers would need to make some tough choices about their lineup. Loyal brand enthusiasts have been increasingly nervous as they watch their favorites become a […]
The Jeep Wrangler has long been recognized as one of the most dominant names in the world of four-wheel drive SUVs, with an impressive lineage that traces its roots back to the battlefields of World War II. Based on the CJ (“Civilian Jeep”) models that made Jeep a household name over the decades, the Wrangler […]
Although it doesn’t have a legacy going back as far as some of the other models you’ll find at a new or used Chevy dealer, the Equinox has quickly become one of the most popular SUVs on the road. There’s not just one thing that is done right to attain this position – it’s a […]
If you visit just about any used Ford dealership, you’re sure to find several Explorers on the lot. Americans love our SUVs, and Ford’s Explorer is a popular option, coming in as the second best-selling midsize SUV of 2021, with some 220,000 vehicles sold that year alone. You don’t get those kinds of numbers overnight, […]
The CX-5 is Mazda’s most popular and best-selling model, yet its future is a bit uncertain and could be on its way out. This is because Mazda is introducing an all-new model for the 2023 model year: the CX-50, which is built on the same platform as the smaller CX-30 but with a number of […]
First, I’m not going to try to convince you that the Kia Telluride is the ultimate off-road machine because it’s certainly not. If you like tackling challenging trails and splashing through riverbeds, then you’ll undoubtedly be served better by other options. That said, if you’re interested in spending a long weekend at your favorite campground, […]
The Mazda MX-30 has been on the market for a hot minute. This all-electric crossover is Mazda’s first foray into EV territory. It shows promise that the company could further expand its nameplates into all-electric segments. However, before getting too excited about the possibilities and potentialities of an entire line-up of electric Mazdas, it first […]
When they first hit the scene, electric vehicles were seen as a sustainable, if boring, alternative to their gas-powered forerunners. Emphasizing efficiency and practicality over performance and style, early electric vehicles were popular amongst their target audience, but the general driving populace was somewhat skeptical. In part, this lack of interest can be attributed to […]
Kia might not be the first automaker to latch onto the new all-electric trend, but it’s certainly making up for lost time with the introduction of the new EV6 SUV. The first of a forthcoming line of all-electric offerings from the South Korean automaker that will range from the EV1 to the EV9, the Kia […]
You may have heard a teacher tell you in class years ago that you won’t have a calculator in your pocket, so you better learn how to do those fractions. Not only were they wrong, but our calculators can now do so much more than just let us forget our multiplication table. Computers are everywhere––our […]
Living in Colorado, I’ve seen my share of Subaru models on the road. With so many people interested in outdoor activities or needing a vehicle that can handle the weirdness that is Colorado weather, Subaru and similar SUV models make up a large population of Colorado traffic. Now that the Outback is looking a bit […]
The simple answer to that question is, yes, they pretty much have. The more detailed answer to that question requires a look into the lineups of several different car companies to see what they can offer and how GM demolishes the competition. For one thing, the large or full-size SUV market is surprisingly limited in […]
With over 100 years in the business, Chevy knows a thing or two about innovation. The bowtie brand has been producing some of the country’s most beloved cars, trucks, and SUVs since 1911 and breaking new ground every step of the way. One doesn’t need to look too hard to find Chevy models that have […]
Folks, the auto industry is a harsh mistress–you never know for sure what will go over well and what will struggle. That said, the one thing I can pretty well guarantee is that if your vehicle decides to engage in spontaneous combustion, then you’re going to have a bad time. That’s exactly what Chevy learned […]
The 2023 Ford Expedition is a full-sized SUV and is the largest SUV offering from the automaker. Large and luxury seem to go hand in hand, as the Expedition Platinum demonstrates. Platinum is the last stop on the Expedition’s trim train and the most expensive, with a starting MSRP of $80,565, or $82,565 for the […]
