So you’ve gone on Tinder and swiped right. Or you’ve finally given in and have allowed yourself to be set up with your grandmother’s best friend’s granddaughter. Or maybe you went the old fashioned route and handed your number to the hot girl at the bar – either way, you’ve got a date tonight and […]
Category: Editorials
Buy a Car Online… and Don’t Get Screwed
Whether you buy a car online from a private seller or through the internet sales department of a franchised dealer, there is a chance you could get screwed. Is that really a surprise to anyone? Considering that claims of internet fraud are attached to everything from online dating to election tampering, why would car sales […]
Why Customers Shouldn’t Ignore Chevy’s Commercial Vehicles
When we usually focus on Chevy’s assortment of commercial vehicles, we usually limit our search to their pickup trucks. While the 2017 Colorado and the line of 2017 Silverados (including the Heavy Duty models) are certainly impressive, these prospective buyers may be missing out on an excellent deal by ignoring the brand’s other offerings. For […]
It’s the End of the Line for the AEV Brute Pickup
Are you one of the fans of the Brute, the American Expedition Vehicle (AEV) Jeep Wrangler pickup truck? If so, we’ve got some sad news for you. As of this year, it is no longer being made. But if you’re a collector of AEV Jeeps and have a small fortune to spend (around $100,000), […]
Buyer Beware: Top 3 Reasons Not to Buy Used
So there I was, driving around looking for used cars in Colorado Springs, when I suddenly realized that maybe I should splurge and treat myself to a brand-new car. Not a new-to-me car, but a true, never-been-driven, fresh-of-the-lot spankin’ new whip. Of course, I needed to justify this purchase. Common knowledge dictates that buying a […]
The Power & Burden of Selling Your Car
Here you are thinking, “I want to sell my car.” Great. Grand. Awesome. MORE POWER TO YOU In today’s online world, constant connectivity paves the way for an expectation of immediate results. We demand real-time updates in everything from weather forecasts and world events, to the minutia of our personal lives. But access to information […]
Steal or Splurge on your Summertime Truck
It’s finally summertime. Time to throw on your board shorts and load up your trunk with your surfboard, beach chairs, barbecue grill, and maybe a kayak or two. Oh, and of course your cooler full of iced-down snacks and beverages. But then you realize your car’s trunk fits approximately 1/10th of all of things you need […]
The 2017 Nissan Sentra vs The 2017 Honda Civic
At first glance, it almost seems cruel to compare the 2017 Honda Civic to the 2017 Nissan Sentra. One’s been crowned the 2017 Best Buy of the Year Overall Winner by Kelley Blue Book and one, well hasn’t. One boasts a five star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is an […]
Electric Nissan Leaf Has 107 Mile Range
Looking for a 100% electric car? The 2017 Nissan Leaf may be just the car that you have been waiting for. Available in three different models, the Nissan Leaf “S”, the “SV,” or the Leaf “SL,” this electric car is not only practical and fun to drive, but is helping people save the environment every […]
Three Innovative Ways That Hyundai Is Improving Your Commute
Those daily commutes can be absolutely grueling, and you’ll surely want a vehicle that will make those journeys a lot more tolerable. Well, you won’t have to look any further than Hyundai, as the brand’s various offerings will definitely make those longer rides a lot more bearable. For instance, the efficient engine options means you’ll […]
Find Your Way This Summer, Courtesy of the 2017 Compass
At long last, summer is upon us! Although we have seriously sucky winters to content with here in New England, our summers absolutely do kick ass. But, there’s only so much ass you can kick if you’re without wheels, or driving on wheels that might just give out before you reach the beach. Affordability and […]
Affordable Ambitions from Your Summer Ride
With spring here, summer days and road trips are right around the corner. After this long winter, warmer days are surely welcome and provide the perfect opportunity to get out and explore this great land of ours. No matter where you live – up in the mountains, or down by the sea, you can go […]
Toyota to Build $10M Visitor Center in Mississippi. Really.
Toyota is celebrating a somewhat important milestone this month. As of April 2017, the car maker has been producing vehicles here in the United States at their Toyota Mississippi plant for ten years. Yay! Blow up the balloons and call the clown! Order the cake and high-five the hard working Americans who have made this […]
Segment Best Towing in Nissan’s New Armada
If you’re one of those travelers who can’t seem to go anywhere without toting along everything – including the kitchen sink – you’ll want to take a look at the 2017 Nissan Armada, the brand’s first full-size SUV. Boasting a segment-best towing capacity of 8,500 pounds, no matter where you intend to go, or what […]
If We Don’t Look Back At The Classic Chevy C/K Truck, Nobody Will
For decades, Chevy has reigned supreme when it comes to crafting remarkably capable and confident pickup trucks. With the success of both the modern Silverado and Colorado models storming the market and generally making for living legends on the road today, these come from a long heritage of impressive used Chevy trucks from years gone […]
The All-New 2017 Jeep Compass Truly Deserves the Brand Name and Fame
I’m sure some of you are confused. An all-new 2017 Jeep Compass? That piece of junk? That thing that looks weak and has a whining engine? No. I’m not talking about that Compass. I’m talking about the revised second-generation of Compass that was just released in spring of 2017. That’s right, the Compass got a […]
Nissan Prepares for ‘Birth’ of Newborn Kicks
We get it. Crossovers and SUVs are “in” right now. With gas prices plummeting and the economy on the rise, people are reaching for the larger, less efficient vehicles over the smaller cramped sedans. As much as this trend makes sense, it still leaves me wondering how many more crossovers this industry could possibly take? […]
4 Reasons Toyota’s i-TRIL is the Best Concept Vehicle Ever
The 2017 Geneva Motor Show sure isn’t getting the short end of the stick when it comes to innovative concept cars. The world is watching closely as some major automotive players roll out their most creative and cool concepts yet. While most of these badass dream cars won’t ever see the brightly lit sales floor […]
Oh, Look! Millennials ARE Good for Something
As a Millennial myself, I have to point out the fact that our lazy, entitled reputation is a very well deserved one. It’s true. Us Millennials are more likely to jump ship on a job when things don’t go our way, or we get bored, or we simply would prefer to sleep in and not […]
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane…It’s a Toyota Tacoma!
The Toyota Tacoma is the midsize pickup truck that can do just about anything. Thanks to its rugged off-road capability, incredible dependability ratings, and an interior cabin that is as spacious as your full-size sedan. Capped off with four doors, an intuition for off-road exploration, and the ability to achieve impressive fuel economy numbers, the […]