Meet Dave…who had been making his way through dealerships in Cincinnati to find the perfect new vehicle. Dave had been overwhelmed, but finally signed on the dotted line and drove off in, what he thought, was the right fit. And that’s when the headaches started. Unfortunately for Dave, he was fairly ignorant regarding the steps […]
Author: Jason Cook
Last Call for Subaru?
When I was a teenager, countless hours and miles were spent adventuring in a ’94 Subaru Outback that my buddy’s Subaru-loyalists parents would frequently lend him. He would later go on to inherit it, then drive it into the ground before going on to purchase a nearly identical one of his own (which he would […]
Straight Outta 2021: Looking Forward to the BMW i4
Even as find ourselves edging toward December (and the new year, resting hot on its heels) it’s all-too-often that we find ourselves still talking about some of the things to come from October’s Paris Motor Show. The biennial event is, of course, of the oldest and most highly-anticipated showcases for all that is new and […]
Like Horsepower? Got $3.6 Million Lying Around?
As of October, the vast majority of current auto news was (understandably) generated from happenings at the Paris Auto Show. A steady stream of unwrapped 2019 offerings was accompanied by proactive glimpses into the near future courtesy of the expected array of concept vehicles. But amidst the blurring blend of progressively eco-friendly, hi-po’d and driver-assistive […]
5 Reasons the 2019 Audi Q3 Captured Our Curiosity (& NOW Has Our Attention)
Let’s talk about the 2019 Audi Q3 When asked to write about the sport utility segment, I often find myself outing myself as ‘anything but an enthusiast.’ Bottom-line, the majority of offerings within the segment just don’t do it for me, personally. In a general sense, I don’t care for the bland design philosophy of […]
Is California Going “Truck Crazy”?
It’s likely that car dealerships in Orange County were probably among the first to notice a notable shift in west coast car buying habits. As the birthplace of most environmentally fueled agendas and proposed legislation, ownership of any vehicle within the state comes with a hefty dose of biased influence. With that in mind, it’s […]
Will the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500HD Continue to be Overlooked?
Despite General Motors overall success at the creation of innovative, affordable and (surprisingly) tech-centric offerings across all segments, their respective truck lineups are a mixed bag. Chevy seems to be almost eternally locked in a second-place position, ever cow-towing to the aggressive lead enjoyed by Ford. And while that hardly makes GM deserving of criticism, […]
Dangerous Assumptions Made in Terms of Driver-Assistive Technologies
Whether your visibility of the issue comes as a result of casual news viewing or an active engagement with current auto news, you might have heard some recent concerns over ADAS vehicle safety features. To be clear, such news-worthy concerns don’t have anything to do the wealth of safety features themselves, but with the casual […]
How We Know That Dallas Car-Buyers Know What They Want
Venture towards any Ford dealerships in Dallas, and you’re bound to realize just how popular the automaker ranks among Texas drivers. In fact, Ford cars, trucks and SUVs outrank the offerings of any other automaker in terms of their popularity within the Lone Star state. Sure, just like any other state there’s a healthy dose […]
Autonomous Vehicles: The Sum of Their Parts
These days, you don’t have to dig deep into current auto news to find daily headlines detailing the advances in autonomous driving technology. Opinions differ on this divisive topic, but the timelines are growing evermore aggressive, as innovators seem to be tripping over each other to be the first one across the finish line. Reassuring, […]
Why All the Excitement Over the 2020 Ford Bronco?
It all started here, at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show… Ever since the idea of a resurrected 2020 Ford Bronco became the stuff of headlines last year, it’s been an endless source of conversation. From speculation as to the final form it would take, to the simple nostalgia one would experiences when anticipating an iconic […]
Keeping Your Eye on the Jaguar I-Pace
There’s no getting around Jaguar’s sterling (and well-earned) reputation as a driver’s car. But when it comes to performance sedans, there are certain expectations at the enthusiast level. From power ratings and refinement of handling, to the visceral appeal of a throaty engine note, there are an inevitable number of boxes to tick in order […]
6 Reasons Why the Toyota Prius Remains the ‘Gold Standard’ of Hybrids
As of 2018, the idea of a hybrid vehicle is easily understood and arguably enticing to many prospective car-buyers with an eye to sustainability. But cast your memory back twenty years, and it’s a different story. To the average layperson, a vehicle which subsidized a combustion engine with electricity seemed like a cool idea, but […]
Why the CX-9 Continues to Outclass the Competition
If you’re in search of a Mazda SUV, the Mazda CX-9 (simply put) is a class above. While such a sweeping declaration isn’t something that we make with any sense of comfort, the CX-9 possesses certain nuances that prove especially enticing considering that the vehicle exists as a cornerstone of the most ‘me-too’ segment in […]
Texas Drivers: Is YOUR Ride Among THIS List of Lone Star Favorites?
If you find yourself searching dealerships in Fort Worth, Texas you might have the image of a particular make or model very clearly formed in your mind. And if you’ve made a recent vehicle purchase we hope that it has lived up to every expectation that you had. Why? Sure, the purchase of a vehicle […]
8 Ford Offerings You Should Be Considering
If you’re engaging in an online search for ‘Ford Dealerships Near Me’ it goes without saying that you might be in the market for your vehicle. If you count yourself as a Ford loyalist or have completed extensive research to determine your ideal vehicle, you probably don’t need any help in fine-tuning your selection. But […]
Toyota, Making Waves in Current Auto News
You might say that Toyota was ‘The First.’Obviously, we’re not talking about the kind of groundbreaking milestone boasted primarily by ‘the Big 3’ out of Detroit, but we are talking about forcing a redistribution of market share when it comes to the domestic truck sales. Nowadays, we’d be remiss if we failed to acknowledge the […]
Is Land Rover Enjoying its Renaissance in 2018?
It was easier this year that the Range Rover Velar was decreed to be the most beautifully designed vehicle on the planet, winning “World Car Design of the Year” courtesy of the 2018 World Car Awards. In doing so, Jaguar Land Rover rose victorious overcoming both the Lexus LC 500 and the Volvo XC60..at least […]
Why the Miata RF Keeps Looking Better and Better…
When it comes to Mazda, an automaker who (arguably) plays it safe by serving up a strategically refined lineup, it stands to reason that few of their offerings prove divisive. The only real exception is the MX-5 Miata which, despite garnering a well-deserved and enthusiastic fanbase, still suffers from some of the identity crisis that […]
How the 2018 Acura MDX Might Have Changed My Mind About SUV’s
U.S. News and World Report had recently named the Acura MDX the best three-row luxury SUV for the money…and I have to say, that I have a hard time arguing with them. So the next time you’re searching Acura dealer near me, I highly recommend that you take the time to check it out. I […]