If you’ve been paying attention to the pickup market over the last decade, you might have noticed an interesting trend. It’s not the growth of the segment itself–-although U.S. pickup sales have grown from 13% to 20% of the auto market since 2012–-but rather the average price tag of a new truck. In 2005, the […]
Category: Trims
Brawny Beauties: Tracking Ford’s Performance Models
When Henry Ford dreamed up the world’s first mass-produced car, he had three simple goals in mind: he wanted it to be easy to operate, durable, and (most importantly) affordable. For over 120 years, that formula has served the company well, allowing the automaker to grow into one of the industry’s largest while building a […]
Chevy Redefines “Heavy Duty” With Silverado 3500 HD Packages
After getting two truckloads of super soil this week for a landscaping project around the house, I can attest to the importance of owning a truck that makes any job more manageable by being your partner. With a healthy truck market, this partnership comes in many forms, but none more enticing than a Chevy Silverado […]
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Round-up
It’s not just you: pickups are getting fancier. Customization has become an increasingly important factor in the segment as of late, with more and more drivers opting to invest in higher trim levels in an attempt to set their ride apart from the crowd. The data backs up the trend, with Edmunds estimating that the […]
A Guide to the Various Chevy Silverado Weight Classes
The Chevy Silverado has become an iconic vehicle in the automotive industry among hardworking drivers. No matter what kind of work you are looking to tackle with your pickup truck, you need a car that can easily handle heavy loads, get you from point A to point B with precision and efficiency, and offer a […]
What Makes the Subaru Outback Such a Great Off-Road SUV?
Few things in life are better than leaving your problems, stress, and civilization behind, and heading outdoors to get away from it all for a while. The right off-road vehicle makes this a lot easier, with off-road SUVs being my personal favorite choice for the perfect combination of freedom, functionality, and capability. You have more […]
Upscale and Upmarket: How the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Is Upping the Ante
As you browse around for a Mazda dealer, think about how high-end you are looking to go. If you want a more premium feel from your new vehicle, you might want to think about investing in the 2024 Mazda CX-90. Just a quick glance inside this three-row SUV lets you know that Mazda is really […]
What’s the Difference Between the Silverado 1500, 2500, & 3500?
When you’re looking at Chevrolet’s truck lineup, you might see the Colorado and Silverado and think that there are only two options to choose from. But take a stroll around your local Chevy dealer, and you’ll find that there’s plenty of variety. Not only can trim levels make a big difference in determining whether a […]
Beasts on Four Wheels: The History of Ford’s Raptor Family
If you’re looking to tear it up out in the open desert or tackle OHV trails with ease but don’t want to get a dedicated ATV that isn’t road legal, then you’re probably familiar with off-road trucks. From the Ram TRX to the Chevy Silverado ZR2, there are plenty of full-size beasts these days that […]
Mustang Evolution: How Does the 2024 Ford Mustang Compare to Its Ancestors?
While the Ford Mustang brand is inimitable, there’s actually an impressive range of diversity in the current Mustang lineup. The 2024 Ford Mustang, for example, is offered with a responsible 2.3L EcoBoost engine, or an engine that’s touted as the brand’s “most powerful 5.0L Coyote V8 ever.” Granted, we expect a certain number of differences […]
The Best Off-Road Package for Each Ford Pickup (and the Bronco)
Breaking into the world of off-roading can be an intimidating journey for those more accustomed to freshly paved streets and well-maintained highways, but a new generation of off-road vehicles are making the process easier than ever. A quick survey of your local Ford dealer should go a long way in illustrating this trend as more […]
Take Advantage of Maximum Performance With These F-150 Tuning Options
Many drivers looking for a Ford F-150 for sale seek to modify their truck to suit their unique needs behind the wheel, whether the road takes them to work or to the dusty trails. Thankfully, there are a variety of tuning options available for America’s best-selling pickup truck that will make your time behind the […]
Trims, Packages Make the Silverado Off-Road-Worthy
If you’re seeking a reliable pickup that can hold its own in challenging off-road scenarios, Chevy has you covered. With a host of powerful engine options to choose from—and the long-standing reputation for quality that’s made Chevy such a beloved brand over the years—the Silverado is ready for a little off-road adventure with a number […]
A Far Cry from Your Everyday Family-Friendly SUV: The Ford Explorer ST
With the world on lockdown in 2020, drivers nationwide couldn’t thoroughly enjoy new models like the debut of the first-ever Explorer ST. Ford’s high-performance SUV promised many surprises and delivered, but realistically, it’s only been in the years following the pandemic that we’ve genuinely had the opportunity to appreciate the pure thrills the Explorer ST […]
Five Things Toyota Is Doing Right With the Grand Highlander
If you haven’t heard, a new model will join the lineup at the Toyota dealer near you: the all-new Grand Highlander. This is an SUV designed for large families, with three rows of seats inside, plus a lot more for drivers looking for a big vehicle like this to get excited about. You’d think that […]
Racing Your Ford: Can a Used F-150 Be a Track Toy?
You live life a quarter-mile at a time, always pushing every cylinder to its limit, exhausting every drip of oil, extinguishing every centimeter of your brake pads. In your downtime, you also always make room for family…Oh, wait, I think that’s someone else? In any case, you may have a hobby of taking your favorite […]
What’s the Future of Heavy Duty Trucks?
It’s easy to assume big pickup trucks are on the way out. High inflation means consumers have to tighten their wallets. Fluctuating gas prices means trucks that suck down fuel are no longer economically sound purchases. Plus, in an age of exponentially growing technology, how many people still need a truck for manual labor? Actually, […]
Double Type: Honda Civic Type R vs Acura Integra Type S
“There’s no need to reinvent the wheel.” While it seems obvious to apply such a phrase to the industry that relies on wheels and modernizing the very frames around them, it’s still an approach major automakers have used for decades. We see it in the return of former nameplates, where automakers reintroduce us to beloved […]
Find Your Inner Wild Thing With a 2023 Ford Bronco Wildtrak
One of the greatest songs of the 1960s was “Wild Thing.” Sure, you’ve heard it before, but I bet most of you couldn’t name the artist—British garage band The Troggs. Do you think, all those years ago, they intended it to be the theme song for a car? Because I’d say it’s a perfect fit […]
What’s Chevy Doing With the Silverado 3500 HD?
The Silverado series of trucks is one of the cornerstones of the Chevy lineup. Chevy makes some of the most impressive pickups on the road, and Silverado models are the pinnacle of what they offer. That being said, the Silverado 3500 HD is a pretty niche item designed to appeal to folks who need some […]