Candice Small, Author at Dealer Rise

The GMC Sierra 1500 has it All

August 4, 2022January 21, 2020 by Candice Small

The right truck for you to be able to get everything done and enjoy the drive wherever you want to go is the GMC Sierra 1500. While most trucks are built specifically for the work you’ll do during the week, the Sierra, especially in the Denali trim, can be a luxury-laden truck with more comfort … Read moreThe GMC Sierra 1500 has it All

Muscle – Dodge Challenges You to Drive

August 4, 2022October 24, 2019 by Candice Small

There are some cars that are built to tickle your senses and offer you the joy of driving. Yes, driving can be a joy and not one of the mundane chores that we’re faced with every day. One way that driving can be fun and offer you the pleasure that you haven’t felt since you became an adult is with the Dodge Challenger. This amazing car is a serious muscle car that brings you plenty of power at every level to make sure you can have the fun and incredible drive that you’re sure to love.

The Perfect Audi Sedan for You

August 4, 2022August 29, 2019 by Candice Small

When you’re looking for a sedan that has a conservative but elegant style while giving you the pure luxury drive that you desire, the Audi A4 must be on your list. This is a car that your kids will love and one that will impress your friends and coworkers. The cabin of the A4 has everything you want and when you start it up for a drive, you’ll be pleased with the performance and drive that takes you on the road to have the feeling that you want when you’re ready to ride.

Nissan Leaf: The Follow Up Has to be Amazing

August 4, 2022August 24, 2018 by Candice Small

When you’ve built the most popular model of anything in any category and it’s time to follow it up with a new one that is the next model to carry the name, this new item must be absolutely amazing. That’s exactly what Nissan faced as they saw the end of the first generation of the Leaf and had the challenge of building a new model for us to enjoy on the road. As the most popular EV model to make its way on the roads we drive, the 2018 version of the Nissan Leaf is everything we need it to be.

Are We Going Boxy?

August 4, 2022March 14, 2018 by Candice Small

There are a variety of markets around the world that tell you things will make their way back to the front of what we want and be popular again. The clothes you wore as a teenager in the 1970s and 1980s are coming back to be popular once again as are some of the vehicles that were driven at that time. Most of the SUVs we see on the market have gone from being boxy in shape to stylish and curved and now some of them are returning to the boxy build that offers more of what we need.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek: The Lifted Hatchback

August 4, 2022November 28, 2017 by Candice Small

When you want a small crossover SUV that’s agile on the road but rugged enough to head out on the trails, the Subaru brand is where you’re going to find what you’re looking for and what you want for the drive. The new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek enters its second generation as a model that can be perfect for you when you’re ready to head out and have a small footprint but ample ground clearance and the benefits of AWD for the ride. This is a vehicle that brings you the outdoor items you want while being small and efficient enough to be a value-oriented purchase.
If you’re looking for a vehicle that is economical for you to drive while also providing you with the adventure you’re looking for on the road, the Subaru Crosstrek has everything you’re looking for. This incredible machine brings you AWD and the qualities you want including the higher ride height you need and the hatchback versatility for the cargo room. This vehicle drives like a sedan on the road while being the one that can allow you to experience the fun of heading out on the trails when it’s time to go off the road.

Driving Can Be Fun; But Probably Not Here

August 4, 2022August 10, 2017 by Candice Small

If you love traffic and being stuck in a congested area where there are accidents that litter the highway and make it more difficult than ever for you to get where you want to go, you should ignore this article altogether. On the other hand, if you want to drive around and get where you want to go and don’t want to deal with these things, you want to know what cities to avoid, especially if you’re considering a move or looking for a place to go on vacation. These are the worst cities in the country to drive in based upon a 100-point scale that grades cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety, and access to vehicles and maintenance.

How to Stay Safe With Increased Traffic

August 4, 2022August 6, 2017 by Candice Small

So you’re going away. You’ve got an action-packed week planned in a steamy waterfront location and these five days off work are your ticket to happiness that will drive you through the rest of the summer. That is if you make it there. It seems like accidents happen more frequently in the summer, probably as a result of the increased number of cars on the road and drivers that are unfamiliar with the ways of the road. There’s no discernable way to make traffic go away, or even a surefire way around it, we just have to deal with it.

BMW Keeps It Simple

August 4, 2022July 19, 2017 by Candice Small

Nearly one hundred years ago, in the southern part of Germany that borders the Czech Republic, and Austria, Bavarian Motor Works was founded. Headquartered in Munich, inside the state of Bavaria, BMW started their company creating powerful engines and motorcycles. It didn’t take very long for them to break into the vehicle game with the production of their first car in the late twenties. Over the past eight and a half decades BMW has grown in popularity to become one of the world’s most popular luxury car designers, with no evidence of stopping or slowing down.

Lexus Creates Hoverboard

August 5, 2022August 4, 2015 by Candice Small

When one thinks of a hoverboard, you might automatically think of the Back To The Future Trilogy when young Marty McFly rides the hoverboard through town. For us 80’s kids, we really didn’t think that it would come to pass as it seemed a little too out of this world. As it turns out, fiction has become reality. Lexus has announced that they have created an actual hoverboard. They unveiled the hoverboard back in June of this year.