Survival of the Fittest
Chevy’s Truck Marketshare and EV Pioneer Will Be Key to the Brand’s Outcome The Chevy Bolt bridges the gap with an EV that is affordable and long range. Over a century old, Chevrolet
American Automakers Put the Focus on Trucks, SUVs and Crossovers
Now that trucks, SUVs and crossovers deliver about the same fuel economy as a sedan did just a few years ago, why not go instead for a vehicle with a bed or fold-flat back seats
A Look Back at 2018’s Headline-Making Vehicle Introductions
Electrification MilestonesChevrolet Bolt is among the first to bring a true long-range electric vehicle to the mainstream market.Range: Until last year, Tesla was really the only company offering long-range electric vehicles. But new players like
A Truck For Everyone
For Texas Only: The Ram 1500 Lone Star nameplate returns for 2019.Look and You Shall Find It!We heard a Ram Trucks executive refer to the new engineers behind the scenes designing and building the newest
An Automotive Year in Review
2018 started months ago in the automotive world. So let’s look back at the introductions, trends and standouts.The pinnacle of crossovers: Bentley BentaygaRam’s Laramie Limited interior sets the bar in pick-up luxury.Newly Introduced: VW’s 7
What is a ZEV? And Will YOU Soon Drive One?
The world is changing and there are new acronyms to learn. In recent years, sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) including plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have begun to accelerate. BEVs are
Speed Dating: Getting to Know 6 Sedans With Distinctly Different Personalities
You might be looking for just that right sedan that inspires you, yet reflects who you truly are. Choices and personalities run the gamut. Buick LaCrosse-Large and ElegantQuiet, comfortable, composed and refined, the newest LaCrosse
Lots of Bang for the Buck Among Compact Crossovers
The compact crossover subcategory is one of the fastest-growing vehicle segments. Fierce competition leads carmakers to try to outdo one another on options, styling and price, translating to benefits for buyers moving from sedans into
So what’s the news so far for 2017 trucks?
Many commercial vehicle fleet buyers want to do business with a manufacturer able to provide a full line of trucks. Ford, for example, brags that it has a Class 1 to Class 7 truck line-up.Whether
Turbo-Charge It!
A turbocharger is an add-on part that uses recycled exhaust gases to increase power. Smaller turbocharged engines can equal larger non-turbocharged ones in acceleration with better fuel economy. But be aware that turbocharged engines are