The Third-Generation Nissan Rogue Crossover
Sportier styling marks the latest Nissan Rogue. The Nissan Rogue is one of more than a dozen compact utility vehicles available this year. In such a competitive market, standing out is critically important for attracting and winning new customers. For…
The Highly Efficient Chevrolet Silverado Turbodiesel
Light-duty pickup trucks are typically powered by gas engines, but in recent years several manufacturers have rolled out diesel engine options. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is one such example, as it offers a turbo-diesel engine with select trims. We drove…
Mazda Puts the “Hot” in its Mazda3 Hatchback
Mazda may not have a broad selection of vehicles, but it makes do with what it has. Each of its models typically has one or more features not common to its competitors. In the case of the Mazda3, the brand’s…
Good-Bye, Kia Optima; Hello K5!
The K5 takes up where the Optima leaves off. Kia now fields one of the most dependable brands of vehicles in the world, according to consumer surveys. This Korean automaker has consistently improved its offerings by rolling out new models…
The Toyota Supra Gains a New Engine and It’s Awesome!
A turbo four-pot stirs the 2021 Supra. The Toyota GR Supra is a sports car of legendary pedigree, arriving on the scene in the late 1970s as a performance variant of the heralded Toyota Celica. Over subsequent generations, the Supra…
What Does a Clutch Do?
Market experts forecast the global clutch market to become a $16.2 billion industry by 2026. Automotive clutches, in turn, will be the biggest driving factor behind this growth. With that said, you may be wondering what a clutch is, especially if you’ve been…
Unlocking the Maximum Potential: 10 Amazing Mods for Your Tesla Vehicle
Tesla cars have already developed a well-deserved reputation for excellence. With the right mods, drivers can take things one step further to make their vehicles even more high-tech and luxurious. Check out the ten most amazing mods for Tesla vehicles…
Before Making Your First Purchase: What to Check in a Used Car
Year in and year out, thousands of first-time car buyers head out to purchase their very first car. Just in 2020, there were 39.3 million pre-loved or used cars sold in the United States. The number of sales is almost…
8 Reasons for Getting Your Car Tinted
Tinted vehicles are a smart idea for several reasons. Driving a vehicle can be uncomfortable during the summer unless you have an excellent air conditioning system and window tint to repel the sun’s rays. There are several ways this will…
How Much Should You Expect to Pay for Dirt Bike Insurance?
If you have made the decision to buy a dirt bike, the chances are probably pretty good that you have done considerable research into what you want to get and what it will end up costing you. And why…
British Master: Aston Martin Vantage Coupe
This writer has spent nearly a decade driving, evaluating, and publishing reviews about a variety of new vehicles. Always left out of the equation were exotic cars, deemed too narrow of a buying group to target a mass audience. But…
Toyota Land Cruiser: On-Road Comfort; Off-Road Grit
The Land Cruiser Heritage celebrates this model’s 60th anniversary. Taking the trail less traveled is something Jeep does very well. But Toyota is also represented by multiple models, including the Tacoma, 4Runner, and the Land Cruiser. The four-wheel-drive Land Cruiser…
The Toyota Yaris is Right for Any Budget
The Toyota Yaris brings new car affordability to the masses. With a price point that starts below $17,000 or about half the cost of the average new car purchased today. For the Yaris, Toyota turned to its partner Mazda to…
The Capable and Versatile Jeep Cherokee SUV
Few SUVs match on-road performance with off-road chops, but the Jeep Cherokee is one of them. It is comfortable around town, fun on the trails, and comes with the tech features we want. The Cherokee seats five and straddles the…
The Chevrolet Equinox Shows Its Versatility
The Chevrolet Equinox is a compact model with a nice look and a roomy interior. Choices abound for Chevrolet Equinox shoppers as this small crossover offers more engine options than most. But if you want the diesel, you’ll have to…
Mazda3: Hot Bodies and Available All-Wheel Drive
The Mazda3 routinely achieves top billing among compact cars and for good reason: it is attractively styled, sporty, efficient, and offers tremendous value. Perhaps the biggest decisions you’ll face is deciding between sedan and hatchback body styles and the standard…
GMC Sierra and a Six-Trick Tailgate
An unusual tailgate for the GMC Sierra 1500. Full-size pickup trucks just may be the ultimate multi-purpose vehicle, serving commercial duty by day and as a family hauler for other times. They’re more luxurious than ever before with the GMC…
Volkswagen’s Arteon Pushes the Luxury Envelope
Volkswagen may not be synonymous with luxury, but that isn’t stopping this German manufacturer from fielding the premium Arteon sedan. This new model replaces the previous CC, once again giving Volkswagen a toehold in a niche segment with a handsome…
Near Luxury: 2019 Toyota Avalon Sedan
America’s love affair for personal transportation has evolved once again, as utility vehicles now dominate sales. Certainly, GM, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler have cut back on their sedan offerings, but not all manufacturers have followed suit. The Toyota Avalon is…
Chrysler’s Versatile Pacifica Minivan
The Chrysler Corporation launched the first modern minivans in 1984, which effectively replaced the wagon as the family people mover of choice. Today, the minivan is superseded by crossover utility vehicles, but the segment soldiers on. The Chrysler Pacifica is…
