10 Things We Hate About Cars
We love cars. Don’t you? It is safe to say most Americans do love cars for the freedom they give. Still, between car payments, upkeep, fuel prices, traffic, and parking, they also seem like a necessary evil. Those are known…
5 Things We Like About the 2022 Toyota Tundra
The 2022 Toyota Tundra is an all-new model that launches this full-size pickup truck’s third generation. After a lengthy 15-year run, the second-generation Tundra comes to an end along with the V8 engine that powered it. Highlights of the 2022…
How Can An Insurance Broker Help You?
Trying to find the right insurance can be difficult. It involves a serious and long-term commitment. Insurance is designed to help people if something goes wrong later in life. However, trying to find the right insurance broker can also be…
How Ford Plans to Overtake GM in Pickup Truck Sales
Nearly everyone knows that the Ford F-150 is the best-selling pickup truck line in the United States. In fact, it has held that position since the late 1970s. As such, some may be under the impression that Ford leads the…
Mazda Rolls Out EV, Expands Crossover Lineup, and Adds an I6 Engine
Mazda may not have the scope and breadth of larger competitors such as Toyota, Nissan, and Honda, but it does claim a solid following in the U.S. market. This automaker is making moves as it updates and transitions its fleet,…
The Current-Generation Lexus RX Closes Out in Style
The Lexus RX got it all started nearly a quarter of a century ago as the first mass-produced midsize luxury sport utility vehicle. Four generations later and still maintaining its bestseller status, the current model closes out as a new…
Honda Delivers a Civic Lesson for the Ages
Honda launches yet another new Civic model. The market for small cars continues to shrink, but the remaining players remain locked in a fierce battle for customer attention. The Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Nissan Sentra dominate the segment, but…
Mini Cooper S….Oh, Yes!
A Mini Cooper with maximum fun. The Mini Cooper is an outlier amongst mainstream models for its size, style, and price. There is not anything quite like it on the market and for this reason, it continues to attract a…
About the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer
The Wagoneer returns and it is more luxurious than ever. The Jeep brand expands yet again, just months after adding a three-row variant of the Grand Cherokee. We test drove the Grand Cherokee L this summer and found it well-suited…
What Belongs in an Emergency Kit?
What’s in your emergency kit? It can happen to anyone at any time: a flat tire, dead battery, or some other crisis causes a vehicle breakdown, leaving you stranded. An active cell phone connection is one way to call for…
What Type of Auto Insurance is Ideal for You?
As a driver, auto insurance will protect you, other drivers, and your vehicle. It will also provide peace of mind and is a legal requirement. There are also many different types of auto insurance available. You should choose an insurance…
The All-New Jeep Grand Cherokee Gains a Third Row
The Grand Cherokee L in 2021, followed by the Grand Cherokee in 2022 Jeep continues to make strides as a global leader of four-wheel-drive models. Some 80 years after the first Jeeps crossed pock-marked battlefields in Europe, the brand has…
Why is Car Insurance Expensive for Young or First-Time Buyers?
Every driver must have car insurance if they wish to own and operate their vehicle. You will obtain financial security when you get comprehensive car insurance. As for young and/or first-time buyers, their insurance will tend to be higher, as…
The Car that Found Its Way Home from Connecticut to White River Junction, Vermont
A curious account of a Camaro that returned to its Connecticut roots. Everyone has heard stories of cats or dogs who travel miles and years to get home. But I have a story of a car – an automobile —…
How to Get Your Car Ready for Cold Weather
Cold weather is on the way. Is your vehicle ready? Car repair people recommend consumers perform semi-annual checkups of their vehicles ahead of both hot and cold weather. This makes sense as extreme temperatures always take a toll on cars….
First Electric Truck: Rivian R1T
The first electric pickup truck isn’t from Tesla, Ford, or Chevrolet. Instead, Rivian earns that distinction as the production of its all-new R1T model started this week. Rivian is an upstart automaker with a plant in Normal, Illinois. The company…
Behind the Wheel of the All-New Subcompact Volkswagen Taos
The Volkswagen Taos is all-new for 2022. Volkswagen arrived late to the utility vehicle game, entering the market in 2009 with the Tiguan. Since then, the automaker has introduced four more models, including the all-electric ID.4. For 2022, Volkswagen has…
First Look at the 2023 Models
For 2023, these models seem set for the market. Car manufacturers plan their vehicles years in advance, with a four-year lead time the average. Even so, these automakers have a strong idea where their model lines are headed 10-15 years…
Behind the Wheel of the All-New 2022 Nissan Frontier
The Nissan Frontier steps out as a formidable competitor. We last saw a new Nissan Frontier model in 2005 and that’s a long time to keep this midsize pickup truck unchanged. Interestingly, even as the segment gradually shrunk and later…
First Look: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross
The Toyota Corolla Cross is an entry-level crossover utility vehicle. Toyota has a new crossover utility vehicle rolling out in October 2021 and we could not be more excited about it. Yes, it is true: we are chiefly car fans,…