Author: Matthew Keegan

Unless you are a diehard pickup truck owner, some of language used to describe these vehicles may be a mystery to you. It isn’t that the manufacturers are looking to confuse consumers, rather these vehicles have certain attributes that are…

When shopping for a used car, you stand to save money on your purchase when buying one from a private seller. Dealer markup can add hundreds to well over a thousand dollars to the price of a car, money you…

Spring is here and with it comes copious amounts of pollen. While it can be tempting to wait to clean your car until after pollen season passes, you still address the winter battering your ride took. The following checklist covers…

If something goes wrong with your car, there are typically telltale signs. An odd sound. A weird smell. A noticeable change in engine behavior. Or some other out-of-the-ordinary action. Fortunately, most changes are noted by your car’s computer and rendered…

The Jeep Patriot is a compact crossover sport utility vehicle and is similar to the Jeep Compass. Both models are based on the platform underpinning the Dodge Caliber. With available all-wheel drive, the Patriot offers a more off-road-worthy option than…

All-new versions of the midsize Toyota Tacoma pickup truck and the midsize Toyota 4Runner SUV are on the way. We expect the next-generation Tacoma to launch for the 2024 model year, followed by the 4Runner a year later. Both models…

Chevrolet announces the end of the road for the gas-powered Camaro. The modern muscle car era is winding down. Ever since the Dodge Challenger returned in 2008 and the Chevrolet Camaro two years later, customers have had three models for…

The end is nigh for the Dodge Challenger! Production of Mopar’s muscle cars ends this year, but not before seven special “last call” variants roll out. Until this week, we knew the names and attributes of the first six, while…

It doesn’t take an expert to understand that the sedan market is in a freefall. Consumers continue to purchase utility vehicles in record numbers, thus sedan models are disappearing. Nissan, though, remains bullish on it four-door cars, offering not one,…

Midsize crossover utility vehicles often serve as the family vehicle of choice. But unlike sedans, these vehicles have unique safety challenges based on their design and profile. One of the challenges is rear-seat passenger protection, an area recently tested by…

A carburetor is a device used in internal combustion engines to mix air and fuel in the correct proportion for efficient combustion. Up until the 1990s, carburetors were widely used in gasoline engines powering automobiles, motorcycles, and other vehicles before…

The Ford Escape is a compact crossover utility vehicle, introduced in 2001 and updated several times since. It is one of the most popular models in its segment and can be had in gasoline, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid configurations. The…

Twenty-five years after the last Ford Bronco was offered, an all-new model debuted in 2021. The latest Bronco pays tribute to the original in style but is a thoroughly modern sport utility vehicle with a powerful stance and off-road prowess….

Electric vehicle maker Tesla continues its global push to make EVs available everywhere. This week, Tesla announced that it chose Mexico for the location for its next gigafactory. The new plant will be built in Mexico and join three U.S.,…

Vehicle-based subscriptions are here. Heated seats, audio system upgrades, and even performance boosts may soon cost consumers extra, but not as part of a one-time option or package upgrade. If certain automakers have their way, you’ll soon be charged a…

Cadillac is GM’s luxury brand and is as such positioned to compete against the top luxury marques in the world. These include Audi, BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, and a more recent addition, Genesis. Like its competitors, Cadillac offers a wide range…

Since its 2011 separation from Dodge, the Ram brand has gone from strength to strength. Its primary model, though, is the Ram 1500, a full-size pickup truck that’s enjoyed record sales in recent years. Much credit is given to style…

The Ford F-Series remains the best-selling model among full-size pickup trucks. That’s no surprise given that GM splits its trucks between two brands – Chevrolet and GMC. Nevertheless, the F-150 maintains its top position thanks to a dazzling number of…

Car insurance tips for college students. If you’re a college student or the parent of one, driving a car while enrolled in higher education courses has its benefits. Insurance companies recognize that students offer a lower risk than most drivers…

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a full-size pickup truck, a model that’s available in numerous configurations. In 1999, the Silverado replaced the previous C/K and, along with the similar GMC Sierra 1500, it represents GM’s fleet of large pickups. The…