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The Pickup Phenomenon: America’s Enduring Love Affair with Big Trucks
In America, trucks are declarations of horsepower independence. Perhaps there’s some good feeling in the US with curbside parking that feels like docking a ship. The Ford F-Series, poised to clinch its 48th consecutive year as America's best-selling vehicle, embodies...
Honda’s Reliability Put to the Test: A Look at Recent Recalls
It’s been said that owning a Honda means your biggest car worry is choosing the right air freshener. And it’s not hard to disagree. Honda is a name that has long been synonymous with reliability in the automotive world. But now finds itself navigating choppy waters as...
Hydrogen-Powered Cars: A Viable Path to Green Mobility or Another Dead End?
In this technological era, is hydrogen truly the key to fueling innovation one atom at a time? Well, the decline of LPG-powered cars, however, may cast doubt on this vision. While electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining momentum, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, like Toyota's...
Why Aesthetics Matter in Today’s Van Market
As it stands, the beauty in design is giving cars the charisma to conquer the competition. Perhaps USPS is wired differently? The recent unveiling of the USPS Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) has sparked conversations about vehicle aesthetics. Described as...
Why Your Old Car Might Be the Best Ride of Your Life
Have you noticed how cars are becoming more like computers on wheels? Touchscreens, voice commands, and a barrage of sensors have transformed the driving experience into something that often feels more like operating a smartphone than cruising down an open road. No?...
Old Cars, New Concerns? Why the Takata Recall Doesn’t Mean You Should Ditch Your Ride
The recent warnings from Ford and Mazda about dangerous Takata airbag inflators in older vehicles have understandably caused concern among many car owners. And rightly so. While the issue is serious, it doesn't necessarily mean you should rush to trade in your trusty...
Why Keeping Your Old Car Might Be Your Smartest Move in 2024
Chances are you’ve been trying to get rid of your old car. But come to think of it, you may be better off holding onto it for a little longer, or even longer as things appear. Could there be solid reasons why holding onto your trusty old vehicle is the wisest...
Can Americans Fall Back in Love with Smaller Vehicles?
Americans have long had a love affair with big, powerful vehicles. From muscle cars to SUVs and pickup trucks, the U.S. automotive landscape has been dominated by larger-than-life machines for decades. But as we face the realities of climate change and the transition...
Is This Why Drivers Are Choosing Hybrids?
"Is my car electric or gasoline? Yes." Interestingly, hybrid vehicle growth is outpacing that of purely electric vehicles. In the U.S., hybrid sales increased by 2.8 percentage points, making up 8.3% of all car sales in 2023. That’s about 1.2 million hybrid vehicles...
The Community and Connection Benefits of Keeping Your Old Car
Someone joked that modern vehicles are coming with huge attitudes. You don’t park them well, and they guilt trip you! Blame those that are making them smarter! They don't make them like they used to - work of art, reliable and more importantly, sentimental. When you...
Zoox’s Self-Driving SUVs Under Federal Scrutiny After Rear-End Collisions
Amazon's ambitions in the autonomous vehicle space have hit a speed bump. Apparently. The e-commerce giant's self-driving subsidiary Zoox is now under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after a pair of rear-end collisions...
NHTSA Scrutinizes Ford’s Fix for Potential Fuel Leaks and Fire Risk
Ford finds itself under the microscope of federal auto safety regulators over concerns that the company's proposed recall remedy may not adequately address a potentially serious issue affecting certain SUV models. Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Aston Martin Doubles Down on the Roar of the Internal Combustion Engine
You’ve probably heard enough times that electric vehicles are the future of transportation. But in a surprising move, Aston Martin has become the latest high-end automaker to publicly commit to preserving the internal combustion engine (ICE) for the foreseeable...
Should You Ditch Your Trusty Old Car for an Electric Vehicle?
Sustainability is all about reducing consumption and only buying what you truly need. So, when it comes to cars, does that mean you should hold onto your trusty old gas car rather than upgrading to an electric vehicle (EV)? In many cases, the answer may be yes. The...
Who You Gonna Call? The ECTO-Z, of Course!
When the Ghostbusters were in the neighborhood, you knew that they were after something strange – and something weird that didn’t look good! Well, the Ghostbusters are back, and this time, they've got a souped-up Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van on their side. That's right,...
The Elusive Koenigsegg – Automotive Unicorns Roaming the US
In the mystical realm of supercars, spotting a Koenigsegg on the US highways is akin to glimpsing a unicorn – a rare, almost mythical occurrence. But it’s not impossible! Rare but not impossible. But why are they so rare? Your guess is as good as mine - they’re damn...
Mazda’s Spicy New CX-70 Is Ready to Blaze Trails
Did someone say “adventure?” Well, now that you mentioned it, Mazda has pulled another one off their magic hat for the adventurers at heart. So, what do you do? Pull on your hiking boots and grab your kayak! Because Mazda’s new CX-70 crossover is itching to blaze some...
California Dreamin’ of Mercedes Metallic Mules – The New 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter
Trimming expenses and fattening wallets is the holy grail of commerce, but raging rivers of spend can erode margins. To find financial paradise, first chart a route around transportation's treacherous rapids. So, what if there was a van that could make that a...
