If you’re looking for top-tier towing performance, it’s hard to do better than a heavy-duty pickup like the 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD. New and improved for 2024, this heavy-duty version of Chevy’s full-size pickup is a true towing beast. The automaker has upgraded almost every aspect of the Silverado 2500 HD, overhauling the engine, […]
Could the E-Ray be the True Purist Corvette?
It was a damp and dreary January day at the Milford Proving Grounds in southeast Michigan, where automotive journalists of every stripe were greeted for a first ride in the latest Corvette model. Surely, there was disappointment regarding the conditions. Forty degrees and drizzly has never been a driver-friendly forecast, but there they were. Fresh […]
For the Family Who Wants to Stand Out, Meet the Kia Stinger
For many families shopping for a new vehicle, it’s usually a choice of functionality over style. While many would love to turn heads on the road with a flashy new sedan, the reality is that factors like passenger space and safety features are much more important when taking children into consideration. But what if you […]
4 Exciting Off-Roading Trails to Take Your Wrangler in 2023
If you typed “Jeep Wrangler for Sale Near Me” into the search engine, you’re on the brink of a life-changing decision. This vehicle is more than just a daily commuter—it’s an all-terrain-capable beast. But whether you’re buying your Jeep for off-roading or you just like the lifestyle it entails, it’d be a shame to just […]
Heritage, Rattler Trims Continue Long History of F-150 Innovation
The Ford F-150 is a true automotive success story. Since its debut in 1948, Ford’s marquee pickup has risen through the ranks to become not only America’s best-selling truck but the best-selling vehicle of any kind. With strong sales and an even stronger reputation, Ford has been able to take some risks with the F-150 […]
Nissan Creates Roadmap for Off-Road Stewardship With New Pathfinder Rock Creek
Off-road-focused crossovers are all the rage at the moment, with countless automakers rolling out new trims to cater to the growing set of drivers who see their vehicles as a gateway to adventure. While it’s easy enough to slap some new badges and all-terrain tires onto an existing model, Nissan is going above and beyond, […]
The Always Admirable Chevy Colorado
The Chevy Colorado has been around since 2004. Whether we choose to accept it or not, that was almost 20 years ago. As a result, most of the drivers who are interested in a Chevy Colorado for sale are familiar with the truck. The Colorado is considered a midsize pickup truck––not as large as its […]
Five Chevy Models You Never Knew Existed
Any successful individual will tell you that in order to make a handful of hits, you have to make a lot of misses. For every great song by The Rolling Stones, there are 20 that never made it out of Keith Richards’ notebook. Even Michelangelo probably has some sketches piled up in a basement that […]
Form Follows Function: The Design Principle Behind the 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 HD
Chicago architect Louis Sullivan coined the famous design principle of “form follows function,” teaching this technique to Frank Lloyd Wright, who popularized it once he became one of America’s most prolific and renowned architects. But this design theory has ballooned beyond the world of architecture, now pervading every industry—and automobiles are no exception. Even a […]
A Glance Into the Future: The 2024 Chevy Silverado
Fans of science fiction love the idea of a glimpse into the future. From Tenet to Doctor Who, science fiction staples provide brief looks at what the future may hold, teasing the audience with possibilities. While I can’t show you 2050 (maybe we’ll have the flying cars by then, but probably not), I can show […]
Auto News Roundup: Late Winter 2023
As we head into spring, it’s a good time to check back on some recent and current auto news. Electric vehicles continue to make headlines, with both the US pursuing new EV infrastructure goals and the European Union setting a hard deadline for sunsetting fossil fuel-powered vehicles. We’ll also fact-check a new hit HBO series […]
Supercharged & Turbocharged — What’s the Difference?
There’s never a question of whether we need more power in our trucks because the answer is obvious: always, and undoubtedly, “yes.” Ram gets this, proving as much with models like the Ram TRX, a truck that’s transformed dealership lots across the country as one of the most coveted Ram trucks for sale. As the […]
Toyota Tacoma: Making Its Case as a Workhorse
There are plenty of people who will argue that a “real” work truck needs to be a full-size model. Plenty of others get pretty heated about the merits of domestic brands like Ford and Chevy. I get all of that, but I think it pays to expand one’s thoughts about what makes a real workhorse […]
Getting the Most Out of Your 2023 Camaro for Less Than $50K
It’s been more than half a century since the Chevy Camaro burst onto the scene with all the swagger, bravado, and ill intent of the villain in a superhero blockbuster. Ford had spoiled Chevy’s prevailing industry dominance with the revolutionary Mustang in 1964, but Chevy couldn’t let the blue oval have an entire market niche […]
Ride, Sally, Ride in a 2023 Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang made its debut on April 17, 1964 at the New York World’s Fair. I was just over two weeks old, so I guess I can be forgiven for not remembering the event. Even so, the great Wilson Pickett immortalized the Mustang in the song “Mustang Sally.” For those who don’t remember, the […]
Teaching an Old Pony New Tricks: The All-New Corvette E-Ray
Chevrolet is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the 70th birthday of its iconic sports car. Sure, there’s a “70th Anniversary Edition” Corvette with exclusive badging, colors, and even a custom luggage set designed to match, but there’s also something even more exciting: the reveal of the upcoming 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray. This hybrid […]
Off-Road Domination: The World of the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZR2
To the casual observer, off-roading might seem like a leisurely activity that attracts those people who never quite grew past the stage of playing in the dirt and slinging mud around with reckless abandon. For those who enjoy taking their travels off the pavement and into terrains that others would hesitate to explore, off-roading is […]
The Future of Off-Roading Belongs to the Bronco Raptor
When it was announced that the Ford Bronco was being resurrected, millions of Ford devotees and nostalgia buffs were overcome with excitement. With SUVs continuing on their upward trajectory in immense popularity and appeal, it only makes sense that one of the forebears of the vehicle class would return to the fold and reclaim its […]
The 2024 Chevy Silverado EV by the Numbers
Not too long ago, gasoline and diesel powertrains, and maybe the occasional FlexFuel option, were pretty much the only game in town for pickups. But looking at trucks for sale these days, you’ll find plenty of models that have electric components, whether they’re hybrids or full-on EVs. This exciting shift in technology expands demand for […]
Five Hybrid Options That Are Gone but Not Forgotten
From traditional hybrids that get their extra fuel efficiency from regenerative braking to plug-in hybrids to full-on electric vehicles, cars powered by electricity are getting increasingly popular these days. Despite the trends overall going in their favor, there are several hybrids that you can only find on the used car lot because, for one reason […]