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Meet the Award-Winning Vehicles of 2023

January 23, 2023January 19, 2024 Heather Fishel 0 Comments Acura Integra, Cadillac Lyriq, Fisker Ocean, Ford Lightning, Genesis G90, Green Car Awards, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, Kia EV6, MINI Cooper SE Electric, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Motor Trend, NACTOY, RAM 1500, Toyota Crown

Determining which vehicles are the best of the bunch isn’t easy. Year after year, the available options grow in number

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe parked on dirt-packed ground with evergreens in the distance.

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Meet the 2023 Jeep Lineup

December 23, 2022December 13, 2022 JM Logan 1 Comment Jeep, Jeep Accessories, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Wagoneer L, NFAB

Learn what’s new on Jeep’s menu for the 2023 model year. With the recent launch of several new and majorly

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Auto Industry News: Sirius Hackers, Sporty Integras, Electric RAMs, & Top Collector Cars

December 12, 2022 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments Acura Integra, Apple, Collector Car Market, Data Breach, Electric Truck, EVs, Fisker Pear, Hagerty, Infotainment, Lightyear, Lincoln Aviator, RAM Revolution, Toyota Grand Highlander, Vehicle Security, Vehicle Technology

Lots happening on the techie side of the industry last week. Researchers revealed how an authentication loophole with Sirius XM

A dusty Toyota Tacoma sits atop big rocks on a mountainside.

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The Top 5 Most Reliable Used Trucks

December 9, 2022June 5, 2023 Darian A 0 Comments Best Used Trucks, Chevy Silverado, Duraliner, Ford F-150, GMC Sierra, RAM 1500, Toyota Tacoma

If a pre-owned ride better suits your budget, consider these candidates for most reliable used trucks. With new vehicles quickly

Bright red Corvette faces the camera for an aggressive front-facing shot

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Auto Industry News: November Sales, New Vehicles, More Gift-Giving Ideas, & Whispers of a Corvette Sub-Brand

December 5, 2022September 11, 2023 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments Auto Sales, Bestop, Buick, Buick Envista, Buick Wildcat, Corvette, EVs, GM, Hi-Lift, Husky Liners, Leatherman, Market Trends, Mecum, Off Road Gear, Off-Road Upgrades, Performance Tool, Rivian, Rugged Ridge, Smittybilt, Traxxas, UAW, VinFast, WARN, WeatherTech

November new vehicle sales indicate some positive news for automakers’ inventory levels, though average transaction prices spell more pain in

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Auto Industry News: LA Auto Show Debuts, UAW Election Drama, & Who “Won” the Muscle Car Wars?

November 21, 2022 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments Auto Industry News, Chevy Colorado, Classic Muscle, EVs, Fiat 500e, Genesis X Convertible, Hagerty, Honda Accord, Hydrogen, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Hyundai N Vision 74, KIA Seltos, LA Auto Show, Mopar, Nissan Altima, Nissan Versa, Porsche 911 Dakar, Subaru Impreza, Toyota bZ3X, Toyota Prius, UAW

As November hits its stride, the auto industry is busy getting ready for the new year. Coming right on the

An older-model sedan is shrouded in the billowing smoke of a burnout as it prepares to launch down a drag strip.

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’90s Rides Worth Your Time (And Investment)

November 18, 2022November 1, 2022 JM Logan 0 Comments Collector Car Market, Jeep Cherokee XJ, Mitsubishi 3000GT, Saab 900, Suzuki Samurai

When people think collector cars it’s probably a slideshow of the usual suspects. Corvettes, Mustangs, 911s, E-Types, Challengers. Basically, anything

Ringbrothers 1948 Chevy Loadmaster truck wins SEMA 2022 Battle of the Builders

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Auto Industry News: SEMA 2022 Highlights, Elon Musk Twitter Drama, & Vehicles Saying Goodbye in the New Year

November 7, 2022 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments Auto Industry News, Battle of the Builders, Bestop, Dodge, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Charger Daytona SRT, Elon Musk, EVs, Jeep, Nissan, Overlanding, Ringbrothers, SEMA, SEMA 2022, SEMA Show, Tesla, Toyota

Perhaps no week is busier in the automotive industry than SEMA Show week, and this year’s presentation was no exception.

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Five Pickup Trucks Worth Their New-Vehicle Prices

November 4, 2022October 10, 2022 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments Ford F-150, Ford Maverick, Jeep Gladiator, Nissan Frontier, Pickup Trucks, RAM 1500, Tonneau Covers, TrailFX

Looking for a roundup of fairly-priced pickup trucks that isn’t just a boring list of no-frills base models? You landed

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Auto Industry News: Toyota Looks to “Crown” New Segment, Argo AI Goes Bust, Tesla Under Criminal Investigation, and Killer Cars for Halloween

October 31, 2022 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments Argo AI, Auto Industry News, Auto Sales, Classic Cars, Crossovers, Ford, Ford Escape, Mecum, Self-Driving Cars, Tesla, Toyota Crown, Volkswagen

The self-driving sector received a heavy blow last week with news that Argo AI is no more. The struggling autonomous