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The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Blends Luxury With Practicality and Capability

The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport confounds automotive journalists for its at-times perplexing cross-segment appeal and high-end Land Rover-like curb profile. Though Ford positions the Bronco Sport as an affordable family-oriented ute, this little SUV shares enough DNA with its more rugged sibling, the Bronco, to earn bragging rights for off-road performance. Heritage Edition aside, the […]

Why the Toyota Sienna and Its 2017 Model Is a Great Used Option for Minivan Shoppers

If you’re filled with dread at the prospect of finding a used Toyota dealer or another retailer to start your used Sienna search, you’re not alone. Today’s automotive retail industry includes a confusing array of sellers, ranging from app-based transactional retailers to private sellers who promote their vehicles on third-party classified ad sites. Only one […]

Is It Ever Practical to Buy the Top-of-the-Line Trim? When Splurging Makes Sense

Buyers nowadays worry about value. Bound by tight budgets and concerns about reliability and durability, many new SUV buyers put premium features on the back burner. Choosing a high-end trim isn’t a luxury most practical buyers would consider. Still, sometimes a more expensive trim might be the better value. Consider the 2023 Chevy Trailblazer, one […]

There’s Never Been a Better Time Than Now to Consider Buying a Nissan Rogue

Success in the automotive industry boils down to which manufacturer got it the most right for buyers. Government regulations level the playing field in most categories like fuel economy and safety, so it often boils down to more subjective measures, like styling and the “cool” factor. Nissan has traditionally lagged in both within the dog-eat-dog […]

Read This if You Think You Want An HD Pickup Truck Instead of an SUV

Non-commercial heavy-duty truck buyers don’t give much consideration to the basics, like capability and performance. When looking at rigs like the 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD vs 2022 Ford F-250, it’s okay to assume that differences in towing and payload are fairly inconsequential. Other details, such as price, trailering technology, and available configurations, are more […]