2022 Ram 1500 Laramie, Chrysler Pacifica Limited Nab Best Interiors Honors
Two of the fanciest vehicles in the Stellantis portfolio — the 2022 Ram 1500 Laramie and Chrysler Pacifica Limited — took two of the top spots on Autotrader’s annual list of the Best Car Interiors Under $50,000. Shopping for a New Vehicle? Consider the differences between leasing and buying A minivan? Yes, really Autotrader contributor Jason […]
GMC Hummer EV in the Running for North American Truck of the Year
The first round of voting for the prestigious North American Truck of the Year award recently concluded, and the 2023 GMC Hummer EV made the cut along with five other semifinalists. Vehicle Roof Rack Basics: Here’s what you need to know In the next round, the Hummer EV goes up against the Ford Maverick, Hyundai […]
Ford Maverick, Bronco Named 2022 NACTOY Semifinalists
The 2022 Ford Maverick is just lighting it up with reservations in the triple digits, deliveries well underway, and no shortage of praise across the board. Now the Maverick is looking to help Ford repeat as the winner of the North American Truck of the Year. Get in on the Buzz: The Ford Bronco is […]
Ford F-150, Maverick Up for 2022 Green Truck of the Year
Ford is looking to go back-to-back in Green Car Journal’s Green Truck of the Year award with the F-150 and Maverick both vying for the top prize. Ford’s Award-Winning Green Vehicles: All-electric Mustang Mach-E is a multi-award-winner and a show-stealer The all-new F-150 and Maverick are two of five finalists for Green Truck of the […]
The Ford Ranger is the Cheapest Pickup of 2021
If you’re looking at scooping a new truck in 2021, you won’t find a more affordable option than the Ranger. The new Ford Ranger earned the No. 1 spot on Kelley Blue Book’s list of the Cheapest Pickup Trucks of 2021, though it’s already lined up to be supplanted next year by … another Ford. […]
Chevy Silverado 1500 Is the Most Leased Truck in the US
Experian, a multinational consumer credit reporting company, released a report of the most leased vehicles during the fourth quarter of 2020 for the United States. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was the fourth most leased vehicle overall and the most commonly leased pickup truck. Find Out More About the 2021 Silverado 1500: An overview of its […]
Classy Car Colors: 2021 Models Available in Green
Every year, I peruse the leading automakers’ current lineup of vehicles to see which models can be ordered with green exterior paint. Green has become a rare color option in recent years, but luckily 2021 is a good year for shoppers searching for a new car in this underrated hue. While some automakers continue to […]
GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado Only Trucks to Gain Market Share in 2020
Out of all the full-size trucks sold in the United States, the Sierra and Silverado were the only two to enjoy higher sales figures in 2020 than in 2019 as other trucks floundered
Unusual Car Colors: 2020 Models Available in Green
If you want to buy a car with a green body color, you have limited options for 2020. The number of new cars available in green is decreasing year after year, especially for models that aren’t sports cars or outdoorsy SUVs. Of all the available body colors offered on new models, green is surprisingly rare. […]
Rumor: Next-Gen Ford F-150 Raptor Getting Coil Spring Suspension
A Ford F-150 Raptor prototype was spotted testing around Dearborn at the end of September, and it appeared to reveal a major change for the next-generation truck. Spy shots of the possible next-gen Ford F-150 Raptor mule showed a truck boasting a rear coil spring suspension. The current F-150 Raptor leverages a leaf spring suspension. […]
4 Car and Transportation Museums in Maryland
From rugged coastline to towering mountains, Maryland is famous for its diverse landscape, as well as its eponymous crab cakes. But Maryland is also home to several transportation museums, including the following four. Baltimore Streetcar Museum Streetcars aren’t what you think of when you hear the word “car” but they are just as interesting to […]
The 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 Diesel Engine Edges Ford
The longest-lasting, most dependable pickup truck just got stronger, as its diesel engine offers more power than its Ford rival. Multiple news sources have leaked information regarding the specs of the new 3.0-liter Duramax turbo diesel engine available this summer for the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500. According to Jalopnik, order forms for the Silverado 1500 […]
The New Supra NASCAR Has Already Won Its First Race
Well, that didn’t take long. Only two races into the 2019 NASCAR season, the new Toyota Supra, which has replaced the Camry in the Xfinity Series, has already won its first race. Christopher Bell showed off the car’s capabilities by winning the race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, a few hours before Kyle Busch […]
Ford Sales Down in October, Average Transaction Prices Continue to Increase
Ford Motor Company delivered sales totaling 192,616 vehicles in October, representing a 3.9 percent year-over-year downturn. Ford MoCo’s retail sales declined 4.9 percent at 140,901 vehicles and fleet sales were down 1.2 percent at 51,715 vehicles. Despite this, Ford boasted record average transaction prices of $36,800 per vehicle, which is up $1,400 year-over-year and nearly […]
Custom 2018 Chevrolet Silverado Up for Grabs in NASCAR Contest
Now through Nov. 18, NASCAR fans can enter a contest to win a fan-built 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Participants can submit an entry every day in the NASCAR Playoffs sweepstakes. They can also get 10 additional entries per week using a code that’s released during each race day broadcast. There’s more, too — each week […]
Six Car Myths We Wish Would Just Go Away, Already
Humans as a species love to tell stories. However, sometimes those stories turn out to be false, or outdated, or just plain made up, and the resulting myths could negatively affect people and their cars. So, in the interest of clearing away some of the stories surrounding cars out there, these are some car myths […]
Proposed 25 Percent Tariffs on Imported Vehicles Could Cost Automakers More Than 1 Million New Vehicle Sales a Year
Tariffs outlined by the Trump administration could cost the automotive industry up to 2 million annual sales if costs are passed on to consumers
Earlier this year, the United States imposed tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from nations like Canada and Mexico. The justification for these tariffs was to assist U.S. metal producers that continually face the challenges of global aluminum and steel overproduction and depressed prices. Around the same time that these tariffs were put in […]
Check Out Autotrader’s Roundup of the 10 Best Certified Pre-Owned Cars for 2018
You’re still reeling from sticker shock after looking at new cars, but you’re also not ready to buy a used car and take on the potential risk of repair costs. One solution: Check out Autotrader’s roundup of the best certified pre-owned car options for 2018 (and yes, there’s a difference between CPOs and used cars). […]