When the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee was unveiled for 2021, Jeep surprised everyone by kicking things off with the all-new Grand Cherokee L. This larger three-row variant of the best-selling midsize Grand Cherokee was designed to offer more space and versatility for families and other drivers who need a larger vehicle without sacrificing any of the […]
Author: John Brotherhood
John is a screenwriter and playwright who has found an unexpected love for automotive content writing. The logical conclusion would be to assume that he wrote the screenplays for the hit Disney-Pixar franchise Cars 1-3, but you would be incorrect. Even better, he has blogged on some of your favorite automotive publications. John's automotive writing strives to inform and entertain, whether you're a car buff looking for your daily dose or a newcomer trying to figure out how many horses make a horsepower. Though John drives a crossover, he dreams of someday owning a truck, and sometimes, when he closes his eyes while driving, it feels like he really does own a truck.
From Single Life to Family Life: GMC Terrain vs Toyota RAV4
When you’re looking to purchase a vehicle, there are a lot of factors to consider. How am I going to use the vehicle? What are my priorities–fuel efficiency, performance specs, handling, luxury features, technology? What’s my state in life right now? What will my state in life be five years from now? You know the […]
2023 Kia Niro Buyer’s Guide
2023 is a game-changer of a year for the Niro, and if ever there was a time to consider a new Niro, this is it. With hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and full EV options, the Niro is one of the most versatile options out there, offering better efficiency, style, and convenience than ever before. Now, before […]
Making It Happen: 3 Affordable Used EVs to Consider
Electric vehicles are in. If a brand doesn’t offer one already, the chances are they’re working on one. Yes, it’s true: Tesla is not the only game in town when it comes to EVs. It certainly paved the way, but other brands have hopped on the bandwagon, and there’s now a booming EV market. It’s […]
First Things First: Why the 2023 Chevy Malibu Is a Great First Car
The Chevy Malibu is a good first car because it provides engineering efficiency, scalable luxury, and innovative safety technology. One of the challenges of purchasing a vehicle for the first time, especially for those interested in cars, is distinguishing your dream car from your first car. You may already know that your dream car is […]
How the 2023 Equinox Is the Perfect Car for Families With Teens
When the kids are young, the car almost buys itself: a minivan. Now that they’re older, different family members are starting to move in different directions, and some kids are beginning to drive, it can be difficult to determine the best vehicle to add to your lineup. This is a great stage in your family’s […]
Line ‘Em Up: Chevys by Class
You know you need a vehicle, but you’re not sure what kind of vehicle. Should you get something that will better fit your morning commute or one that can handle your weekend adventures? Should you go big or small? You’re the one who has to drive it, not me, so I can’t exactly answer these […]
A Balanced Commute: Midsize SUVs
Finding the right vehicle means finding the right balance. Chances are, you need to get the biggest bang for your buck, and your vehicle needs to meet the diverse challenges that your family faces on a day-to-day basis. This is especially true if you are a one-vehicle family. If your car is used for commuting, […]
The Chevy Suburban: Cargo Space That Is as Flexible as You Are
Trucks are cool vehicles. They’re also handy, and that is, of course, the biggest draw to them. The biggest drawback, however, is that with all of that handiness and storage space comes less seating, which can be a dealbreaker for families who would otherwise invest in a pickup truck. In such situations, an SUV should […]
Ford’s Strength Is Vehicle Diversity
It’s really easy to put a brand in a box. We like to compartmentalize and have everything stay within its mental cubby. It certainly makes car shopping easier. Looking for a truck? Ram. A commuter? Honda. An SUV? Chevy? But, for many brands, being only really good at doing one thing can be to their […]
The Balance of Integration: SUVs at Their Best
Big vehicles are a different ball game. They can’t hide in the same ways that a small car like a sedan can. We expect less from smaller cars, and therefore we don’t notice as readily when they are lacking. If you take a stroll at an SUV dealer, however, you’ll see vehicles that exist on […]
Hassle-Free Driving the Subaru Crosstrek
Why does driving have to be such a hassle? It doesn’t matter if you’re driving for fun or if you’re just doing your daily commute; if you’re not paying astronomical gas bills, you’re paying for maintenance, repairs, or even a new vehicle. And all that just for your vehicle to sometimes fail on you in […]
The Whole Experience: 2022 Ford EcoSport SE
So you’re looking for a car that is just the right size. Maybe you’ve been looking around, and it feels like everything you find is either too big or too small. Too big might mean too expensive, and it also might make for an overwhelming experience over time; too small means not enough space, no […]
Blazin’ Over the Edge: Special Editions for the 2022 Blazer and 2022 Edge
When comparing two vehicles, it can be tempting to look at what feels like the most objective factors: numbers and specs. While the objectivity of these facts and figures can be helpful in the decision-making process, especially when it comes to considering factors such as performance, numbers and specs do not tell a vehicle’s full […]
Keeping it Small: Used Compact Cars for City Drivers
The internet has changed the way we do a lot of things. Regardless of your opinion on whether this is for better or for worse, there is simply no denying the fact that online shopping has become many people’s preferred method of shopping. Some people still prefer to go into the store and have the […]
A Look at Current Tech: 2022 Chevy Malibu vs. The 2022 Honda Accord
Cars have gotten so high-tech over the past decade. The infotainment screen used to be the most innovative development that could only be found on select vehicles, but now the infotainment screen is assumed to be a standard feature in almost every model and is merely a starting place for more advanced technological developments. Let’s […]
Focusing on Fundamentals: The 2022 Ford F-150 XL
Clever advertisements would have us think that a certain vehicle will give us everything it’s advertising right out of the package, only to realize that some of those groundbreaking or high-tech features only come on the most expensive trim level. But, you don’t need to purchase the absolute most expensive trim in order to have […]
Bridging the Gap: The GMC Terrain vs the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) are interesting because they serve as something of a middleman. For example, in a little comparison of the 2022 GMC Terrain vs the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, you see two vehicles that provide a stepping stone from luxury compact car to SUV. The value of a CUV comes from the fact […]
A True Performer: The 2022 Corvette
One of the most instantly-recognizable names on the market, the Corvette continues to prove itself year after year, and the 2022 Chevy Corvette Stingray is here to top them all. There are functional vehicles that you might use for your commute to and from work, there are work vehicles that you might use for hauling […]
The Big Choice: Yukon XL vs Expedition MAX
SUVs often go underutilized, as popular as they may be. A vehicle that has the potential to tear up both the road and the trail with some of the most impressive performance specs you will find, fantastic luxury features, and leading technology often ends up being a commuter vehicle used for mere errands and daily […]