Marci Houghtlen

A pop-up camper is a great way to get the most out of camping without breaking the bank. What are the downsides to these campers?

The Toyota Highlander has been one of the most popular midsize SUVs for years. But it certainly has never been considered a luxury SUV. As years have passed, however, Toyota has needed to update the Highlander to keep it competitive and desirable for buyers. Today’s SUVs are closer to luxury than ever before, and that includes …

The Toyota Avalon is the brand’s largest and most luxurious sedan in the lineup. As consumers become more focused on fuel-efficiency however, larger cars seem to be dwindling away. After all, the larger the vehicle, the less efficient it will be, right? But Toyota is known for its innovation and won’t let its Avalon go down without …

The 2020 Mazda3 Hatchback is an exciting and sporty car. So why doesn't it get more love from car buyers?

The Chevy Tahoe has been a popular SUV for years. However, there are new competitors it might be time to consider over the Tahoe.

The Ford Mustang is arguably the most iconic muscle car in American history. It has gone through many changes and forms throughout the years, with drivers seeing many versions of the Mustang hit the road. The Ford brand brought back one of its most famous Mustangs, the Shelby GT350 in 2015, as a nod to …

Technology is one of the biggest deciding factors for today’s car shoppers, and today’s vehicles offer more technology and more advanced infotainment systems than ever before. However, one thing you never want to experience as a new vehicle owner is a surprise. But owners of many new General Motors vehicles are getting way more than …

The Subaru Outback is typically considered the cream of the crop when it comes to wagons. But there is a new kid in town from Audi.

BMW is an automaker built on performance and quality. Its loyal fans are some of the biggest car enthusiasts in the world, reveling in the iconic design and power that typically comes from a BMW car. But the automaker has made some recent design changes to some of its cars’ front ends, that are less …

The boating industry is rich with history and many of the industry’s most popular companies have a long-standing reputation built on many years of trust. Many companies have decades worth of respect and loyal fans. But what you may not know is that there’s one boating company with such a stronghold on the marine industry, …

Volkswagen has long been revered as a trustworthy, reliable brand. In fact, the automaker has one of the biggest fan followings. But a few years ago, a scandal erupted that sent Volkswagen into the depths of darkness with the American people. And after “Dieselgate,” Volkswagen is ready to regain the trust of the people who …

Volkswagen has long been revered as a trusted and reliable brand. Its cars have been some of the most popular cars in their segments and have garnered some of the strongest fan followings. But it seems Volkswagen’s trust in others may wind up diminishing the trust it receives from consumers, after a recent recall on …

The Jeep brand keeps turning out more and more SUVs that the American people are happy to buy. Proving to be the off-roading kings, Jeep is determined to conquer every SUV segment. Enter the 2021 Jeep Renegade; the smallest of Jeep’s SUVs. Although many are excited to see a pint-size Jeep enter the subcompact SUV segment, …

When a boat comes equipped with navigation equipment and GPS, expensive bells and whistles often come to mind. But today’s innovation carries through to the boating industry, making boating easier and more convenient year after year. And in a world where the world is stored in your phone, that includes the water. The next time …

The Genesis G90 is a fairly new player in the luxury car game. From what we know so far, can the G90 be considered reliable?

The 2020 M235i xDrive Gran Coupe is BMW’s high-performance version of the four-door, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i xDrive). As one of BMW’s most-recent debuts, the sports car world and BMW fans alike waited with anticipation. But the confusing BMW M235i xDrive may be getting more attention in the way of raised eyebrows than impressed …

The 2020 Honda CR-V is one of the best selling SUVs in the country. Can the 2020 Nissan Rogue really hope to compete with it?

Power poles are a great alternative to having to constantly use an anchor for your boat. How much do these poles cost?

A pop-up camper is a great alternative to more traditional camping options. But how do these little campers actually work?

The Nissan Z has had a long history of performance and fun for drivers over many generations. But in the last decade or so, car enthusiasts’ love for the Z has started to wear off. Nissan, however, feels the Z is in its very DNA and isn’t ready to let its favorite sports car get …