There’s nothing like waking up to a fresh blanket of snow whiting out the landscape, but winter weather conditions can also bring plenty of headaches when you climb behind the wheel. As we enter the colder months, it’s a good time to start familiarizing yourself with all the safety-enhancing technology your vehicle has to offer. […]
Author: Matt Dodge
Between spending Father's Day at the local race track and watching NASCAR in his grandparent's living room, Matt Dodge has long been fascinated with all things automotive. Matt has worked at a variety of business magazines, daily newspapers, and trade publications while making time for some unique side hustles, including stints as a tour guide and pedicab operator. Quirky tales from automotive history and helpful how-to guides are some of Matt's favorite topics, though his own D.I.Y. efforts have largely been limited to keeping his 1999 GMC Savana from imploding and removing the backseat of his Honda Accord to make more room for surfboards.
A New Generation Brings an All-New GMC Acadia
From exploring the pink granite shores of Otter Cliffs and biking the network of carriage trails to watching the sunrise at the summit of Cadillac Mountain, Maine’s Acadia National Park offers a unique landscape steeped in both history and natural beauty. It’s little wonder that Acadia is one of the most-visited national parks in the […]
Keep Your Cool With These Winter-Worthy EVs
EVs might offer a number of advantages over their gas-burning predecessors, but cold-weather performance isn’t one of them. The massive batteries that power today’s EVs are particularly susceptible to the cold, sacrificing up to 25% of their range at highway speeds and up to 50% when driving around town. Some models perform better in cold […]
Snow Problem: Vehicles To Avoid For Winter Driving
Winter driving can be a real challenge between slick roads, plow trucks, and the visibility issues caused by tall snowbanks. In an ideal world, drivers could wait until a storm has passed to pick up their kids or go about their daily commute, but sometimes, venturing out in challenging winter conditions simply can’t be avoided. […]
Your Buyer’s Guide to the 2025 Jeep Compass
Jeep’s compact Compass manages to embody everything there is to love about the storied brand while delivering a well-rounded crossover SUV that makes for an exceedingly practical daily driver. Sure, it’s got a peppy turbocharged engine and the rugged off-road gear one would expect from Jeep—especially when it comes to the Trailhawk trim—but it also […]
Understand America’s Best-Selling EV With Our Tesla Model Y Buyer’s Guide
In the current EV ecosystem, the Tesla Model Y is the undeniable king of the jungle. This compact SUV has quickly grown into the brand’s best-seller, with Tesla moving over 1.2 million units globally in 2023 alone. That’s an impressive number for any vehicle, especially an EV. In fact, the Model Y is now the […]
Your Guide to the Nine Trims of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner
After 15 years in the making, the sixth-gen 4Runner certainly looks to be worth the wait. Toyota has not only modernized this driver favorite but also added two new trims to the mix—the off-road-focused Trailhunter and the luxurious Platinum—bringing this SUV’s towering trim ladder to nine distinct levels. This can almost be a little intimidating […]
An Uber-Helpful Guide to Give Your Rideshare Career a Lyft
Once upon a time, driving a vehicle for hire required special licensing, a taxi medallion, and—in the case of a limousine—a snappy black suit. That all changed when popular rideshare services like Uber and Lyft debuted in 2009. Like Doordash and Airbnb, Uber and Lyft turned a well-established industry on its head, and while we […]
New Hybrid Gives Tacoma an Edge in Torque, Efficiency
It’s a big year for Tacoma fans, with Toyota rolling out the fully redesigned fourth-generation model for 2024. The long-awaited update sees the Tacoma enhanced with a number of key features, including a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and 14-inch infotainment display, a heads-up display, a wireless charging pad, and all the comfort and convenience amenities […]
New Powertrains and Trims Keep Rivian R1T and R1S at the Top of Their Game
With tightening emissions standards, growing consumer acceptance, and rapidly expanding charging infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to be in the EV business. California-based Rivian has gained plenty of attention since the first all-electric R1T pickups started rolling off the production line in early 2022, setting the bar in the nascent EV truck segment […]
ICE, HEV, or PHEV—There’s a Hyundai Tucson for Every Driver
The Tucson defies its budget-oriented price with a sleek exterior, well-appointed cabin, and a lavish range of interior tech and safety features. The crossover is also notable for its roomy cabin with 39 cu.ft. of cargo room that rivals the rest of the compact class in terms of pure space. There’s a lot to love […]
What 2024 Chevy Pickup Is Right for You?
Digging through the data can prove helpful when trying to pick between the many Chevy trucks for sale. Take the Silverado 1500, for example. The full-size pickup regularly places towards the top of the US sales charts with Chevy moving over 500,000 units in 2023 alone. The story is largely the same for Chevy’s midsize […]
The Sights, Sounds, and Smells of Lincoln’s Tech-Heavy 2025 Nautilus
It takes a lot to stand out in the ultra-competitive midsize luxury SUV segment, but the Lincoln Nautilus has managed to garner its fair share of attention since first hitting the market in 2019. Lincoln doubled down on everything there is to love about the Nautilus with the debut of the second-generation model in 2023 […]
A Buyer’s Guide to the 2024 Jeep Gladiator
The Jeep Gladiator is a unique fusion of a traditional pickup, and the rugged, go-anywhere adventure vehicles that off-road has become famous for. Sure, it’s got a 7,700-lb towing capacity that puts it right at the top of the midsize segment, but it also has a removable top and doors, not to mention those little […]
Room to Roam: Our Top Three Three-Row SUVs
The three-row SUV has supplanted the minivan as the go-to choice for those seeking to maximize seating and cargo capacity. With their improved utility, ride height, and performance, these three-row models provide a unique list of attributes that make them the ideal family vehicle. From carpooling and cargo hauling to road trips and everyday errands, […]
5 Reasons to Give the 2025 Infiniti QX80 a Closer Look
Infiniti has carved out a reputation as a brand that knows a thing or two about luxury, but the Japanese automaker has been a little quiet as of late. Infiniti hasn’t rolled out a new model since the QX55 in 2021, and its full-size SUV offering––the QX80––was starting to look a little outdated with the […]
Should You Buy a GMC Pre-Paid Maintenance Plan?
From changing the oil and filters to rotating your tires and replacing worn-out belts and pulleys, routine car maintenance can be a little overwhelming. While some drivers revel in the opportunity to spend their afternoon getting their hands dirty under the hood, most are more than content to call in a professional. That approach might […]
Lexus Looks to Build on Early EV Success With 2024 RZ
Lexus might not have been the first luxury brand to break into the EV market, but it’s certainly making up for lost time with the introduction of the Lexus RZ. Debuting in 2023, the RZ is built on the same e-TNGA platform as the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra, though it’s a decidedly more luxurious […]
Jaguar to Split From Land Rover, Introduce All-Electric Lineup
There are some big changes afoot at Jaguar. In recent years, the luxury brand has played second fiddle to Land Rover in terms of both sales and the amount of attention it has received from its parent company. Jaguar moved just 43,000 units in 2022—a figure that’s dwarfed by Land Rover’s 280,000 sales over the […]
High-Voltage Hostility: Toyota bZ4X vs RAV4 Prime
In the automotive world, evolution is everything. We all know how easy it is to get stuck in our ways and work ourselves into a rut, but in order to ensure success, automakers need to be continually reinventing the wheel. Over the last decade, this trend has largely played out in the form of new […]