It seems like new EV announcements are a daily occurrence this year, and the latest news is the new Chevy Blazer EV. This sporty midsize SUV joins the Chevy Silverado EV and the Chevy Equinox EV in bringing GM’s self-proclaimed revolutionary Ultium platform to the masses. Unfortunately, all three of these models are not scheduled […]
Buying a brand-new car is always an exciting experience. But what if there was a way to make your first ride in your new car even more special? And no, we’re not talking about the big bows and other cheesy ideas some dealerships dream up. A select group of manufacturers offers a personalized delivery process […]
Did you know that the first car key was introduced in 1910? Since then, car keys have become an inseparable part of modern life, something that you almost never leave the house without. However, very few modern cars actually come with simple metal keys anymore, and changing technology threatens to eliminate the car key altogether! […]
Luxury vehicles have earned that title for a level of engineering that rises above the average mass-market vehicle. From comfort and convenience to performance and technology, luxury brands promise the best of the best––but not every model always delivers. When it comes to safety, it is almost impossible to find a truly unsafe luxury SUV […]
SUVs may be all the rage for their all-weather performance, but no SUV can match the nimble handling of a sports sedan. Fortunately, you no longer have to choose between bad-weather reliability and sunny day fun, as every luxury brand now offers all-wheel drive versions of even their entry-level models. But with nearly a dozen […]
Technology advances, and more and more manufacturers are adding turbocharged engines to their lineup. But what does that mean for you, the consumer? Do turbochargers make cars faster? Do turbochargers make cars less reliable? And most importantly, should you buy a turbocharged car? Although turbocharging is certainly here to stay, it is a subject that […]
If you have ever visited a dealership, then you are likely familiar with the large paper stickers posted in the windows of new cars, describing their price, features, fuel economy, safety ratings, and more. Often called “Monroney Stickers,” these stickers have been legally required for all new cars sold since 1958 and help keep car […]
Lincoln has long been something of a forgotten luxury brand, living in the shadow of Cadillac. Although the Lincoln Navigator actually beat the Cadillac Escalade to market, the brand was slow to expand its SUV lineup, relying on a small lineup of comfortable but unexciting sedans. In the late 2000s, Lincoln attempted to reinvent itself, […]
The 1980s were a heady time for the Japanese automobile industry. Not content with taking over the American economy car market and building some of the most iconic sports cars in history, the Japanese manufacturers decided to move upmarket and establish luxury branches to compete with prestigious brands like Mercedes and Cadillac. Honda launched Acura […]
When the Ford Model T hit the roads in 1908, it came with a 2-speed transmission. Today, Ford equips models from the Mustang to the F-150 with a 10-speed transmission. Ford isn’t alone in pursuing the proliferation of gears either. Toyota has introduced its own 10-speed for the new Tundra, and Honda has even designed […]
Every car manufactured in the past 40 years comes with a unique 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) stamped in several strategic areas. This code is used to track the vehicle from the day it is built throughout its entire life, identifying it in legal documents and vehicle history reports. You can see the VIN for […]
You pull up to the gas tank and are asked to choose between the three grades of fuel. You go to hit “Regular” like always, but hesitate as you find yourself wondering if maybe you should treat your car to some premium fuel. If you have ever found yourself in this situation, you might be […]
If you are shopping for a used car, then you have probably heard of CARFAX or AutoCheck vehicle history reports. With the rise of the internet and online car shopping, third-party vehicle history reports have become an integral part of buying and selling used cars. On the surface, these reports are authoritative overviews of a […]
Have you ever stopped to wonder why cars are always identified by a model year? It may seem obvious on the surface–cars change every year, and the model year tells you what year it was built. But while that is partly true, it isn’t entirely accurate, and it isn’t the full story. Many model years […]
If you have been shopping for an EV, then you have probably heard the term “one-pedal driving” mentioned a time or two. However, if you haven’t yet taken an electric car for a test drive, you might be skeptical of what this means and why anyone would want it. Even if you do have a […]
Perhaps you live in a northern state where snow and ice is a daily occurrence for what seems like half the year. Perhaps you like to spend your free time driving down fire roads looking for the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors. Or perhaps you simply need a reliable vehicle that you can […]
In 2001, the Toyota Prius reached the American market, introducing everyone to the word “Hybrid.” While you may not be able to describe exactly how a hybrid achieves its remarkable fuel efficiency, there are few drivers today who are not aware of the basics. However, today the world of hybrids has become far more complex […]
If you have ever shopped for a car, then you are well aware that just because two cars share the same name, it doesn’t mean they have much in common. Stack a base model up against a fully loaded version of the same vehicle, and the differences are night and day. Fortunately, car manufacturers have […]
Every driver is extremely familiar with the process of refueling a gas or diesel vehicle (well, unless you live in New Jersey or Oregon, which ban self-service gas stations). However, the process of recharging an electric vehicle is still shrouded in mystery for the vast majority of drivers. Whether you are looking at buying an […]
Most people would rather drive a safe car. Even if safety isn’t at the top of your list, the odds are that it is somewhere among your desired features. But how do you determine how safe a car is? Every manufacturer will tout all the safety features and technologies they included in their design, but […]
