The way we relate to our cars is undergoing transformation. No longer is our perception limited by power output, styling, or the pedigree of the manufacturer’s badge. More than ever before, buyers want to experience what driving a car feels like on a daily basis its plush interior, the technological interface, the pure pleasure of […]
Navigating Dealer Markups: The Cars Selling Well Above MSRP
It’s been harder for anyone to find a good deal on the new car market. With the continued supply-chain struggles, limited inventory, and booming customer interest, there aren’t many models that dealers are not adding a little extra to these days (beyond specialty sports cars and exotic whips). You’ll even find it challenging to find […]
Honda and Nissan Unite on Next-Gen Car Software
Something’s afoot in the auto industry and it’s happening on a level well beneath the hood, styling and assembly line. The leading Japanese automakers, long fierce rivals: Nissan and Honda have embarked on preliminary talks to forge a unified software brain for both their vehicle lineups. This signifies a tectonic-level shift in automakers’ concepts of […]
Tesla’s Self-Driving Ambitions Clash with Mounting Safety Probes
While Tesla earned its street cred for playing the rogue disruptor in the often-stiff world of automotive manufacturing, the drive to self-driving automobiles has made the company feel the heat from regulators, safety hawks, and its own customers more intensely than ever before. Recent reports filed to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, […]
What Truly Defines the Best Small Electric Cars?
The small electric vehicle segment has entered what must be one of the fiercest battles on auto industry soil to date. Most every automaker in the world currently produces at least one zero emissions car targeted squarely at the city commuter, the environmentally aware, and anyone that prioritizes economy when traveling back and forth to […]
The Most Expensive Electric Cars Redefining Luxury Motoring
What’s more, electric cars once were mere practical curiosities. Now, some are arguably some of the greatest desirable luxury cars of all time, and if most are striving to make electrons and sustainable travel common-this portion is clearly heading in the other direction; some of those manufacturers are making the leap toward the most expensive, […]
The 15 Most Dangerous States for Winter Driving in America
In winter, America’s roads offer an entirely new setting for you to drive in. A road you know like your own backyard during summer can morph into a hazard as snow, freezing rain and black ice start falling. Dropped visibility, frozen, slippery surfaces and constantly changing weather can prove difficult to maneuver-something that every experienced […]
Automotive Reboots: A Deep Dive Into Nameplate Revivals
Few things resonate so emotionally in the automotive stratosphere as the resurrection of a legendary nameplate after years of absence. When an automaker revives an old badge, it’s not just about introducing another car it is a concerted effort to pull at memories, to acknowledge traditions and to give credence to the desires of legions […]
America’s Roughest Roads: The 10 States with the Worst Pavement
Everyone has been on a nice road trip only to be jolted or bounced out of their seats by a pothole or rough terrain. Rough roads can easily spoil the fun when you’re driving to work, on a road trip or running errands. Every driver has likely said that his or her home state has […]
A Guide to Modern Truck Buying: Models to Sidestep and Tools to Use
When shopping for a new pickup truck, it’s essential to remember that this is a significant purchase as prices remain astronomically high and trucks continue to incorporate new technology with each passing year. A shiny pickup may look tempting on display in the showroom, but it is your practical considerations for life after the initial […]