Unless you have a specific make and model in mind, the decision to buy a crossover or SUV can feel overwhelming based solely on the overwhelming vastness of selection. In fact, the segment (as a whole) has been blanketed with such diligence that one might have an aneurysm trying to think of an automaker who […]
Author: Jason Cook
Who’s the Biggest Loser? Chevy or Ford?
It was about a year ago when Chevy waged war against Ford’s lightweight aluminum F-150. Of course, Ford’s decision to use lightweight aluminum had the best of intentions. Not only would the reduction in overall weight improve overall performance, but it would serve to increase fuel economy and reduce braking distances. However noble the intention, […]
Have You Met Mahk? (Looking Back at Chevy’s ‘Real People’ Campaign)
Reminiscing on 2017, few would debate the fact that it has proven to be one of the most divisive in our shared history. In fact, that divisiveness seems to have fueled the creation of an almost solely argumentative culture, where many choose to remain silent simply because the debate is no longer calm (and […]
You Might Need 12-Steps, More Than You Need Seven-Slots
On a normal day, the experience of working side-by-side with a Jeep enthusiast is a unique experience, all its own. But this is multiplied exponentially at times like this, where current auto news seems obsessed with the released of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL. The only comparison I can offer is that it’s like being […]
Buy a Toyota With the Ease That You Buy Everything Else
For those interested in driving a new-to-them Toyota, it’s easy for them to wander their way into the pitfall of dealerships. If only they realized how easy it could be to make that perfect Toyota their own. Perhaps they would understand better if they were to compare the traditional dealership experience offered by Toyota Direct […]
Don’t Expose Yourself to a Subprime Auto Loan
Pick any town or city in the country, and you can rest assured that it’s happening. In Sacramento, people are looking to buy a vehicle that costs more than they can afford. In Charlotte, cars are being repossessed after payments have gone into default. And researching bad credit car loans Louisville drivers are setting themselves […]
Things to Consider When Buying a Used Truck…
There isn’t a single part of our geography where a truck isn’t being sold right now. There are brand new trucks being sold from Tallahassee to Tacoma and used truck for sale, Cincinnati to Sacramento. Traditionally, I’m all about buying used, or ‘pre-owned’ (as opposed to new) vehicles. To be clear…I’m not talking about scoring […]
Upgrade and Enhance the Holidays
The aftermarket and OEM accessory markets are massive, worth well over $200 billion dollars combined. Having grown exponentially over the last two decades, it is inarguably clear that more people are buying vehicles with plans for further enhancements down-the-line. Ranging from the purely cosmetic, to performance-enhancing, these kinds of upgrades had once been exclusive to […]
Are You Helping or Hurting Your Business?
Today’s commercial vehicles come in all shapes and sizes, just as today’s businesses do. From small businesses to larger commercial fleets, the needs and demands of today’s businesses require automakers to offer a wealth of options. Some businesses value fuel-efficient and technology-centric designs, while others still require heavy-duty commercial trucks and upfit builds. With this […]
Get the Job Done with the Silverado
Those in search of Trucks For Sale are almost certainly going to favor a particular make, and possibly even a specific model and trim level? Why? Because truck owners tend to rate highest among brand loyalists and are also well-aware of what capabilities they want, as well as those that they need. For Chevy loyalists, […]
5 Chevy SUV’s Well-Worth Exploring
For loyalists, the appeal of crossovers and SUVs come from a blend of utilitarian functionality and versatility. The former allows for simpler transportation of passengers, cargo or gear. The latter empowers drivers from all walks of life to travel more freely, with lesser regard to geography, terrain or seasonality. Combined, they equip the driver for […]
Coming Around to KIA
I had recently written an article on my surprise realization that the 2018 KIA Stinger marked the first time that the Korean automaker had managed to get my attention. With all due respect, I had simply never given the slightest shred of consideration to buying a KIA. While my vehicle history tends to favor FCA’s […]
Don’t Fool Yourself. You CAN Buy the Car You WANT!
Ah, yes. Car Buying…an experience which differs for just about everyone. The diversity of the experience comes as a result of the diversity of choices. Are you looking to buy or to lease? Are you looking at new or used cars? Body Style? Make and Model? These are just a few of the questions that […]
5 Must-Have (and 5 Should-Get) Truck Accessories
Almost immediately, a new vehicle becomes the pride and joy of its ecstatic owner. This is the honeymoon period, before any part of the pristine vehicle can be sullied by the likes of a muddy boot or a spilt coffee. Flash forward a few months, weeks or days (depending on your lifestyle) and the honeymoon […]
online.cars Guarantees Satisfaction (in a World Without Guarantees)
Let’s just say it like it is. Few experiences in life can be more miserable than a negative car buying experience. And with every dissatisfied customer, it seems that the sentiment is programmed further and deeper into our cultural subconscious; further amplified by the realization that you have little or no control over it. You […]
Breaking Down the Ford Taurus
When you reach the highest offering within any given segment, automakers have the tendency of painting themselves into a corner. While these vehicles are often well-designed, accurately priced and deserving of accolade they now find themselves attempting to emulate base offerings of more high-end competitors. Not unlike a fighter who struggles to make weight to […]
How ROUSH Improves Upon Perfection
Simply put, some vehicles market themselves. Taking full advantage of its iconic existence the Ford Mustang is a perfect example of this. Enduring in its link to the ideals of freedom and the open road, the Mustang may be the definitive realization of what an American automobile is (and should be). In fact, the manner […]
Why BMW?
A list of compelling reasons why so many drivers all over the world find themselves drawn to a BMW Dealership could (arguably) go on forever. After all, as far as high-end sedans go, BMW does an impeccable job of blending performance, all-wheel versatility, luxury styling and available technologies within an iconic, and perfectly on-brand design. […]
Fact v. Fiction: Buy Here Pay Here
Regardless of your walk of life or level of income, the experience of buying a car can be exhaustive in terms of your time, energy, resources and (of course) money. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to treat yourself by upgrading to a new model year offering or search through older inventory, car-buying can be […]
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon = Goals
To make use of an overused term, we all have our own ‘trigger’ when it comes to current auto news. Different headlines catch different eyes and developing stories keep our attention with varying levels of success. If you want my attention, you’re probably going to catch it with Fiat-Chrysler’s continual reinvigoration of classic Dodge muscle […]