All-New 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Features Bold Design & Overhauled Powertrain Strategy
Pickup trucks remain an important segment for manufacturers, a strong and profitable growth sector not to be ignored. Consumers want them, typically prizing these vehicles for their style, performance, comfort, and trailering capabilities. GM is no stranger to the market,…
Chevrolet Equinox: Chronicling the Changes
Revised: October 16, 2023 The Chevrolet Equinox is a compact, two-row crossover utility vehicle with room for five. Introduced in 2005, the Equinox was the first crossover SUV sold by Chevrolet. Shoppers of older models will find diesel and V6…
What is the Toyota Mirai?
The Toyota Mirai is an electric vehicle that doesn’t store electricity in a battery pack. Instead, it houses it in the chemical form of gaseous hydrogen. This works by combining hydrogen with oxygen from the air to create electricity using…
Jeep Renegade: Chronicling the Changes
Revised: December 5, 2023 The Jeep brand has grown remarkably in the 21st century through its expanded global presence and widening product line. Among the models offered is the Jeep Renegade, the smallest vehicle this off-road line has. Built in…
Mazda CX-5: Chronicling the Changes
Revised: October 16, 2023 The Mazda CX-5 is a compact, two-row crossover utility vehicle with room for five. Launched in 2013, the CX-5 replaced the previous Mazda Tribute. In 2020, a premium Mazda CX-50 debuted; both models are sold today….
Nissan Kicks: Chronicling the Changes
Revised: October 16, 2023 Shoppers looking for an affordable entry-level model might consider the burgeoning small or subcompact crossover utility vehicle range. The Nissan Kicks, for example, is one such model, a tiny CUV with room for up to five….
Observations From a Lowly Lube Tech
Smooth paint to rusted Engine bay dusty and cracked Days, months, years of neglect Torn seats, chipped leather, tires deflated Flat, bald, nail in the middle Empty tank, dry dipstick Not sure of the make or model Cup holder sticky,…
Nissan Rogue: Chronicling the Changes
Revised: October 16, 2023 The Nissan Rogue is a compact, two-row crossover utility vehicle with space for five. Introduced in 2008, the Rogue has undertaken extensive overhauls and regular revisions since. Despite arriving later in the market than most competitors,…
2015 Honda Pilot Overview
The midsize Honda Pilot is a capable, three-row SUV with room for eight. The Pilot is one of the first models in this segment and remains a strong competitor. Key attributes include a spacious and versatile interior, a polished and…
2017 Toyota Avalon Overview
Toyota’s response to the large sedans produced by Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford, is the Avalon. This full-size sedan supplies the supple ride familiar to conventional sedans and equals that with premium elements, excellent dependability, and segment-leading safety ratings. The 2017…
2017 Cadillac XTS Overview
The 2017 Cadillac XTS is a large, luxury sedan with room for five. Two V6 engine choices, available all-wheel drive, and a long list of technological features mark this model. Cadillac offers the 2017 XTS comes in Base, Luxury, Premium…
2014 Honda Civic Overview
The Honda Civic is one of the most well-known model names in the world, a compact vehicle that is available in coupe and sedan body styles. The 2014 Honda Civic offers a tasteful and sporty design, with a long list…
Hot Times at the Sanford Car News Cruise-In!
How’s your summer been? If you’re like most Americans, extreme heat has been part of the experience. Praise the Lord for air conditioning as the conditions are unbearable, even dangerous at times. But high temperatures are not keeping people inside….
Cadillac Seeks to Regain Lost “Standard of the World” Moniker with Celestiq EV
Future standard of the world? In 1908, Cadillac won the prestigious Dewar Trophy, recognizing innovative advancements, particularly in engineering. Specifically, Cadillac was acknowledged for the interchangeability of its parts, a difficult feat at that time. Because of its leadership in…
Toyota RAV4: Chronicling the Changes
Revised: October 16, 2023 The Toyota RAV4 is a compact, two-row sport utility vehicle with room for five. Introduced in 1997, the RAV4 has undertaken extensive overhauls and regular revision since. This crossover is one of our top recommended models…
A White Corvette & a Black Trans-Am Bind This Classic Car Couple
In search of a classic car, specifically a muscle car. It’s been a while since we last spoke. Previously, I shared how elated I was to finally get a prized big block 1960s car. While not a muscle car, acquiring…
9 Components of Electric Vehicles
People consider battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as the car of the future. They already hold a significant share of the marketplace globally, which will only increase with time. However, their components are completely different from the ones found in regular…
Honda Pilot SUV: Chronicling the Changes
Revised: September 22, 2023 The Honda Pilot is a midsize, three-row sport utility vehicle with room for eight. Introduced in 2003, the Pilot has undergone complete overhauls and regular updates since. This SUV is one of our top recommended models…
Improved Honda CR-V Pushes Hybrids
Something interesting is happening on the road to electrification, at least for certain manufacturers. Instead of including hybrids in the transition, several automakers are heading straight to full electrics. Happily, not everyone has chosen this path and that’s exactly the…
Dread Driving? Take AMTRAK Instead
Let’s face it: long road trips are not always what they are cut out to be. Sure, you have the flexibility to leave as you please, navigate backroads, or simply change direction on a whim. On the other hand, if…
