Does the fact that the Chevrolet Sonic is the only American-brand small hatchback left on the market when the 2020 calendar year begins make you worry a bit?
Once the Ford Fiesta is discontinued in 2019, that will be the case and we’re only going to have the Sonic as the only option to drive when you want a domestic name on your car. Even a few other Chevy compact models are going away, like the Chevy Cruze, which recently became available as a 5-door. Thankfully, Chevrolet allows the Sonic to have a large number of excellent features to make it the small car that can be the right choice for you to enjoy the drive.
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2019 Ford Escape: A Desirable Choice for You
You need to drive to get where you need to go. There’s no reason for you to settle for a vehicle that can’t give you the drive you desire. In the compact crossover SUV market, the 2019 Ford Escape is the right choice to give you the features, style, and performance you want. This SUV brings you the curves you’re looking for, a choice of engines, and plenty of passenger and cargo room, and the ability to tow up to 3,500 pounds when you head out with a small trailer on the road.
Which Cars Will Last the Longest?
When you purchase a vehicle, you hope it will last you a long time and offer you a great drive for many, many miles down the road.
Most of the vehicles we see on the road will last more than 100,000 miles, but reaching that second roll of the odometer to 200,000 miles may seem like a stretch and a bit more than what you might be able to accomplish. If you choose any of the following models to drive, you’ll have a chance of reaching this mileage mark as long as you keep the vehicle maintained.
The Ford Transit is the Work Van You Want to Drive
Many people believe that you need a truck like the Ford F-250 for tough jobs. There is another option. Have you considered the Ford Transit van? Whether you need to have a cargo van because you carry tools and gear that needs to be protected from the elements, deliver products that you create, or have … Read moreThe Ford Transit is the Work Van You Want to Drive
AWD in a Sports Car on the Horizon?
When we think about the need for AWD the first thing that comes to mind is climate needs. Most of the time, this means you choose to have an SUV like the Dodge Journey for the drive. That means you get to have a great drive on the road and the driving capability needed. Often, we … Read moreAWD in a Sports Car on the Horizon?
2018 Ford Taurus: Family, Friendly, Full-Size, Powerful
When you see a large sedan drive down the road you might first think it’s a model that’s been left behind by the days of the land yacht. Much like the dinosaurs that didn’t all die at one time, large sedans are looked at with a bit of a sideways glance these days, but they really shouldn’t be. One of the most impressive examples of a large sedan that’s still strong and in its prime is the Ford Taurus. The name alone strikes the fear of a bull charging at you and this car can certainly charge in and take over.
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A Ranger Raptor is Found in Ontario
The Ford Ranger Raptor for the European market is ready to show off later this month and it will be one we want in the North American market.
More Than New Cars
Not only do we get to see and enjoy the new cars that are coming to the market when an auto show takes place, but at many of these shows we also get to see some of the classic models that automakers choose to bring to show off.
The North American International Auto Show which took place in Detroitis no exception. There are automakers that chose to bring along some of the most significant classic models that were built in their history to give us a look at what we’ve enjoyed over the years.
A Massive Trend in the Automotive Market
It wasn’t too long ago that electric cars were only offered as underpowered and tiny vehicles that required a massive amount of compromise on your part in order to drive a vehicle that could be plugged in.
Once Tesla arrived on the scene and EV models began to develop into powerful and sexy models we’ve seen other brands build EVs and begin to see the light of offering these models as ones everyone would want to drive. With that in mind, here are several vehicles that we hope will eventually become EVs for the drive we want to enjoy:
Will December Sales Continue?
Last month there were several models that made their way to the top of the sale list and the automakers of these vehicles are certainly hopeful these sales numbers will be able to continue into the new calendar year. The question for many of these vehicles is whether or not those sales were simple the result of people buying new cars as gifts for the holiday season or if there is a true upward trend for some of these models. Let’s take a look at these top selling models and think about whether or not the upward trend will continue.