There are a lot of things for you to consider when you’re shopping for an SUV: the price, the size, the interior features and options, the kind of technology you’ll enjoy, and what sort of safety features will help protect you. Just as important as many of those considerations, however, is figuring out which SUV […]
Author: Greg Wiesen
IIHS Begins Tougher Side-Impact Testing
The single most-important thing when looking at any vehicle, whether you’re researching to buy tomorrow or in a couple of years, is how well it can keep you safe. In a perfect world, everyone would abide by speed limits, drive safely and cautiously, and always remain focused on the road around them. Of course, that’s […]
Should You Wait for New EV Tax Credits?
When you’re shopping for a car, there are a ton of decisions you have to make: from choosing the right make and model to picking a dealership that will treat you fairly, and even just deciding on new vs used. The last thing you need throughout that process is yet another decision to make, and […]
German Luxury Cars: A4 vs. 3-Series vs. C-Class
Interested in getting your first German luxury car? That’s great, but if you start looking at what’s out there, then you’ll probably get quickly overwhelmed by all the options – not only the different brands, but also the huge selection of models available. When it comes to sedans alone, Audi has the A3, A4, A5, […]
Toyota Gives The Tundra The Update It Deserves
Although Americans tend to overwhelmingly go with one of the Big Three when buying a full-size pickup, brands like Nissan and Toyota have done their best to try to keep up. The Toyota Tundra, for example, has been very popular as a fantastic off-road option that doesn’t rely on overwhelming you with half a dozen […]
Let’s Preview Hyundai’s 2022 Lineup
As summer draws to a close, now’s the time to start really looking at the 2022 model year for a lot of car manufacturers to see what they have to offer. While we might not have all of the details on every model just yet, I’m quite impressed by Hyundai’s lineup of vehicles for 2022. […]
7 Tips for Researching a Used Chevy
When shopping for a vehicle, it can be tricky to find the best model with everything you need and get your money’s worth. Back in the olden days, you’d pretty much have to drive from car lot to car lot, looking at their used inventory, and hope you find something that worked – or peruse […]
Which Land Rover is Right for You?
There are only a handful of brands out there that have a reputation for unmatched off-road performance, and Land Rover is at the top. Established over 70 years ago, these iconic vehicles have proven themselves in combat and competition, winning the first Dakar Rally and carrying special forces on recon missions through desert and jungle. […]
What’s New with the 2022 Equinox?
Sometimes, car companies will slap new hubcaps on a vehicle and do their best to drum up excitement about a model that’s essentially identical to previous years. Other times, however, more significant changes will make a model year a pretty noteworthy upgrade or refresh for a vehicle. While the 2022 Chevy Equinox might not be […]
Exciting Things Ahead for Audi
If you’re considering a new luxury vehicle, then you certainly have plenty of different brands to choose from; among them, Audi should be at the top of your list. For years now, Audi has established itself as one of the most successful and impressive luxury brands in the auto industry. Whether you’re already shopping for […]
Car Companies Are Closing a Common Lease Loophole
If you’re shopping for a new vehicle, then you have a few good options available to you regarding how you’re going to finance it. You can always pay for the entire thing outright if you have that kind of money available or get a loan from a lender to help pay for your car. One […]
Are Ford’s New Headlights a Game Changer?
Good question (thanks me), the answer to that really depends on how you feel about driving at night and how much night driving you do. While some drivers don’t have much of an issue with driving at night, at least half of drivers do feel anxious or nervous when it comes to driving on unfamiliar […]
The Lowdown on GM’s Ultium Battery
When you’re shopping for a car, there are a lot of different things that you have to keep track of. From general stuff like different makes and models to much more specific details like certain performance, safety, or luxury features you need. With all of that in mind, the last thing you might have time […]
6 Things You Need to Know When Car-Shopping Right Now
If you’re shopping for a car right now, then I’ve got some bad news for you: this is not a buyer’s market. I know that if you really need a vehicle, then you really need a vehicle, but overall this is a pretty rough time to shop for a car. More than ever before, it’s […]
What Is Stellantis and Why Should You Care?
If you’re particularly savvy and tuned into the auto industry, then you’ve probably heard the name “Stellantis” quite a few times by now. If not, then don’t feel too bad – it’s not the name of a particular brand or manufacturer, so it’s not the sort of thing you’ll necessarily have to worry too much […]
My Ford Lease is Ending, Now What?
If your Ford lease is coming to an end, then you’re probably wondering what you’ll need to do and if you should lease a new Ford when the time comes to return the one you have. While I can’t answer this question for you, I’m here to provide you with some general instructions on what […]
Is the Hyundai Santa Cruz Your Next Truck?
For about seven years now, Hyundai has been teasing us with the idea of a pickup. Now, after much waiting, it’s about to become a reality. Recently, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz was officially revealed, and it’s set to go into production this year. If all goes well, it should become available before the end […]
Don’t Buy a Car Right Now (or Do!)
Far be it from me to tell you how to live your life, but if I could offer one simple piece of advice, it would be this: don’t buy a car right now. That might not be the advice you’d expect from a site devoted to helping people figure out how to best shop for […]
Choosing the Right Ford Commercial Truck
If you’re looking for a Ford truck to use as an everyday vehicle, then it’s pretty easy to pick something like the F-150 and call it a day. But if you’re interested in a large commercial truck, especially when looking at the available Ford diesel trucks, then things get a bit more complicated. The different […]
The Lowdown on Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
When you’re shopping for used cars and see some called “used” and some “pre-owned” and still others labeled “Certified Pre-Owned” (CPO), it’s easy to wonder: why are some used cars not CPO? Quite simply, models can only be sold as CPO when they meet strict requirements set by the original manufacturer, so used cars are […]