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Jeep Cherokee at show

Why Did The Jeep Cherokee Turn Into A Premium Crossover?

There are a lot of new Jeep models such as the Liberty and Renegade that are clouding the market. These options are taking away from the originals, like the Cherokee, leaving us to wonder what exactly happened to the Jeep Cherokee? It seemed to suddenly poof from a square, capable vehicle into a premium daily …
Hummer goes off-roading

Why Hummers Aren’t Necessarily Good For Off-Roading

Sure, the H1 is a successful military-like vehicle used for traversing dunes and Humvees keeps our troops safe in battle, but the H2 isn’t so great. While the Humvee has a massive amount of respect for off-roading, civilian Hummers do not, and here’s why. Why Hummers Aren’t Good For Off-Roading  To be clear, we’re discussing …
Lexus GX 460 SUVs are seen on a sales lot on April 13, 2010 in Coconut Creek, Florida

How the Lexus GX ‘Can Be Misleading,’ According to CarFax

Sometimes automakers design a vehicle that almost no one complains about, but that is a rare thing indeed. The Lexus GX certainly can’t boast this achievement. It is unique in the fact that it looks totally amazing, but fails to deliver in some key areas. Even though Consumer Reports ranked it No. 1 in reliability, …
Ford F-150 Trucks

Total Recall, The Ford Horror Story

Ford Motor Company paved the way for vehicles in America with reliable trucks and cars to get from point A to B, however, not all of their innovations have been successful. There have been a few recent major Ford recalls requiring thousands of trucks to be fixed for proper safety on the road. Let’s take …
Jeep Gladiator

What Value Is Included With the Jeep Gladiator’s Price?

The Jeep Gladiator turns heads as a beastly combination of a Jeep and pick up truck that starts around $33k, which is $2k more than the base Jeep Wrangler model. As higher trim models offer more features and capabilities, the prices quickly rise to upwards of $45k. At these costs, what value is included?  The …
2017 Chevrolet Suburban is on display at the 109th Annual Chicago Auto Show

Are There Too Many SUVs on the Market to Choose From These Days?

Buyer demand for Sport Utility Vehicles and crossovers has been climbing in the past few years. Automakers have responded by culling passenger cars from their lineups and adding even more SUV options. The experts at Edmunds.com predict that of the 17.1 million new vehicles that will be sold in 2020, SUVs will account for more …
BMW X4 luxury crossover SUV on display at Brussels Expo

How Many SUV Models Does BMW Make?

BMW was one of the first luxury carmakers to embrace the SUV. The BMW X5 was the first, and a long line of performance SUVs followed. All models in the BMW X line are built with a sports car in mind, from the aerodynamics to the near-50/50 weight distribution. BMW now refers to these vehicles as …
2021 Ford Bronco concept on display

Will The New Ford Bronco Be Safe?

Several fans are anticipating the release of the new Ford Bronco, but will it be safe? As a cult classic, the Bronco was loved from 1965 to 1996 before being discontinued. Now to many consumer’s delights, the little SUV that could is coming back as a daily driver and off-roading vehicle, despite the safety issues …
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van

Why You Need a Mercedes Sprinter for Your Next Road Trip

Sprinters are seen everywhere, but mostly as work vans or delivery vehicles. Amazon Sprinters go up and down the street delivering packages from dawn till dusk. The plumber or HVAC guy probably drives one. This may be one reason that they are overlooked as a passenger vehicle. They can come equipped for a family road …
Soft Top Jeep Wrangler

Why You Need To Consider A Soft Top Jeep Wrangler

When it comes to Wranglers there are a variety of choices to make even when it comes to Jeep tops. Do you want a soft top, hardtop, or to go topless? While most people tend to lean towards hardtop options, soft top Jeep Wranglers should be considered for a variety of reasons. Soft Top Jeep …
Ford Ranger Truck Fleet

The Evolution Of The Ford Ranger Over the Years

The Ford Ranger is most commonly thought of as a compact utility truck. You’re used to seeing fleets of them for electric or other industrial companies, sporting ladders and tools to get work done at various sites. However, the Ford Ranger didn’t start that way. It’s changed over the decades and continues to evolve to …
2019 Ram 1500 Limited

Are Full-Size Trucks the New Luxury Car?

Full-size trucks were once reserved for a target market consisting of construction sites, ranches, and the working class. Today these utilitarian vehicles have made their way mainstream with every luxury imaginable. With more available features than ever before, those with more discretionary income are opting for full-size trucks over SUVs. It has us asking “Are full-size …