I’ll admit it: budgeting and figuring out financing is probably the least sexy and fun part of shopping for a car. That being said, it’s one of the most important parts and the first thing you should do before anything else. There’s no reason to fall in love with the perfect vehicle if you’re just […]
Author: Greg Wiesen
With a BA in English and a love of all things riding on four wheels (or six wheels if we’re talking about a dually, and you know we are), Greg Wiesen took the automotive journalism field by storm thanks to his dynamic writing style and ability to articulate the unintelligible. For more than a decade, Greg has lent his skills to writing about a wide range of topics, but exploring the latest cars, trucks, and SUVs has become his true passion. Now, if he could just convince Lamborghini to send him a Countach in exchange for a review, everything would be perfect.
Cadaverous Car Tricks and Terrifying Truck Treats
Whether you are looking to send shivers down the spines of other drivers on the highway, make your vehicle part of your haunted house, or go the extra mile for a local “trunk or treat” that you participate in, decorating your vehicle for Halloween is essential. Sure, anyone can make their house look spooky, but […]
A 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Buyer’s Guide
For some people, the word “SUV” conjures up visions of massive vehicles designed to dominate the road and comfortably fit a professional hockey team inside. But for some of us, an SUV is something else: something smaller and more refined, with a smooth driving experience and an interior that’s spacious enough for an intimate gathering […]
Chevy Silverado 1500 or Toyota Tundra? Which Full-Size Truck Is Right for You?
There’s never been a better time to be a truck fan. Looking at what’s out there right now, I think we’re experiencing a renaissance for pickups; you have new compact models hitting the road, a terrific selection of midsize options, and—of course—plenty of full-size trucks with power and capability that our parents could have only […]
Your 2024 Kia Seltos Buyer’s Guide
First introduced just a few years ago for the 2021 model year, the Kia Seltos is a subcompact crossover with a fantastic array of features and options available. In the short time since it was released, the Seltos has won over many fans, and it only takes a few minutes with this ride to easily […]
Not All Heroes Wear Capes; Some Plow Snowy Roads
Let me tell you a story about Gary… Gary woke up one bright December morning, ready for a big day; he had a lot of things to take care of, and now that a winter storm had passed, he could handle everything that needed doing. So Gary grabbed his keys, headed outside, and ran into […]
Let’s Check Out Four Fantastic Used Midsize Trucks
Midsize trucks are excellent, accessible options for anyone looking for a pickup but who doesn’t need all the extra size and muscle of a full-size model. Used trucks are terrific, convenient options for drivers who need a truck’s functionality and capability but do not want to pay the high price of a new model. Put […]
Let’s Get to Know the 2023 Nissan LEAF
Are you ready to leave the gas pump behind forever, never worry about another oil change, and enjoy the exhilarating performance of instant torque the moment you press the pedal? Then an electric vehicle (EV) is the choice for you, but picking the right one can be a bit of a challenge. Although the Nissan […]
Can the Hornet Sting the Bronco Sport?
If you’ve ever been stung by a hornet, then you already know that no matter how big a beast one might be, that thing hurts like you wouldn’t believe. I can’t help but think that Dodge understands this, and that they named their new performance-focused subcompact crossover the Hornet because they plan on stinging the […]
Where Are the Budget-Friendly EVs?
That is a great question and one with a somewhat complicated answer. For one thing, that depends mainly on what a shopper’s budget looks like; what’s perfectly accessible for one person will be financially out of reach for another. That said, we can still look at the complete lineup of EV models and see that […]
The Best Station Wagons You Can Buy in 2023
Let’s talk about every station wagon you can buy in 2023. Despite the popularity of SUVs, particularly compact crossovers, station wagons are experiencing something of a renaissance right now, which is weird. On the one hand, I get it: a good station wagon has a functional, surprisingly stylish design and is small enough to deliver […]
Cadillac Levels Up Luxury With the 2025 ESCALADE IQ
So far, Cadillac has talked a good game about embracing an all-electric future—as every GM brand has—but we haven’t seen much beyond the Lyriq (there’s also the $340,000 Celestiq, but that’s not exactly accessible for most drivers). That is until today when the 2025 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ was officially unveiled to give us a real […]
It’s Time to Go Off-Road in the Perfect F-150
If you’re interested in a full-size truck to take off-road, then Ford has you covered in a way that no other brand out there does. Shopping for any kind of vehicle is all about narrowing down your options so that you get exactly what you need; in this instance, you’ve probably decided on a Ford, […]
Lexus Wows with RX-First Plug-in Hybrid Model
When Lexus redesigned their luxurious midsize crossover RX model last year, they released it with numerous engines available, including a couple of hybrid options. Although not available for the 2023 model, Lexus recently announced that we’re getting another amazing option: the 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), which gives us the best […]
Great Model Years for Five of the Best Full-Size Trucks
I get lost in the bread aisle of the supermarket. Just hear me out: there are too many options. Between different types of bread like whole wheat or white or sourdough, a wide range of brands available, regular loaves and bagels and rolls, hotdog and hamburger buns, and everything else packed into that aisle, my […]
Balancing Your Options to Choose the Perfect Chevy Equinox
Whether zipping through town on your way to work, picking up kids after school, or going out to enjoy yourself on the weekend, few vehicles are as perfectly suited to every lifestyle as a compact crossover SUV. It’s no surprise that the Chevy Equinox is one of Chevrolet’s most popular models, being surpassed in sales […]
Should You Lease a Lexus RX 350?
It’s Friday night, and time to get your friends together and head out for a night of fun until the sun comes up, or maybe it’s time to pick up some of your kid’s friends for a slumber party. Whatever the case, a gorgeous midsize SUV makes handling everything you need much easier, and you […]
A Buyer’s Guide to Electric Vehicle Tax Credits in 2023
Tax credits on electric vehicles (EVs) are just like anything else involved in the American tax code: simple and straightforward, with few changes from year to year. Did you believe any of that? Probably not, and with good reason—the US tax code is incredibly complicated, and as a result, anything related to it also tends […]
Chevy Gets the 2024 Traverse Redesign Right
There’s nothing quite like the rush of excitement and anticipation you feel when a car company announces the details of a new model year, that giddy sense of expectation as you read a press release and discover… two new exterior colors. Yeah, sometimes model-year updates are less than underwhelming; but sometimes they’re not. Sometimes they […]
Five Things to Know Before Selling Your Car
Shopping for and buying a car takes a lot of research and effort to make sure you get what you need––a reliable vehicle at a fair price. Selling a car that you currently have requires just as much work, though the things you need to focus on and consider can be quite different. The first […]