Month: January 2015

  • Horsepower vs. Torque: A No Numbers Explanation

    First of all, we’re not going to do any math. Or science. No math or science. This is a numbers-free space. We’re just not going to do it, and you can’t make us. We will apply a Seinfeldian linguistic analysis, however (don’t worry, it will only take a moment). Ahem: What’s the deal with torque?…

  • How to Calculate MPG: How Fuel Efficient Are You?

    You’ve probably noticed the long, laborious disclaimer that shows up any time someone mentions a car’s MPG. You know, the whole spiel about how these numbers are based on EPA regulated testing and actual mileage depends on your personal driving habits and you might not achieve the listed numbers in practice and so on. That…

  • Best In Class: All Hail Jeep, King of the Jeeps

    Jeep made some serious moves in 2014. Quadrupling industry growth, passing the one-million mark in annual sales, and earning top marks in loyalty among American consumers are just a few of the achievements unlocked by the iconic company. This week, we were impressed by Autopark Chrysler Jeep’s blog post about five things Jeep is working…

  • What Is a Crossover?

    What Is a Crossover?

    If you’ve been researching a car lately, you might have come across the term “crossover.” It’s used to describe types of vehicles just like fellow descriptors sedan, truck, coupe, van, convertible, etc. We’ve been seeing crossover used in a lot of different ways so we thought that we’d define what exactly a crossover is. The…

  • Best in Class NAIAS Edition: The 2017 Ford GT

    This week, we’ve been covering the 2015 North American International Auto Show. There’s been so much news, we’re not even done sharing it with you. One announcement has outshone all the rest, though, and the whole auto world is buzzing about it. We’re talking about the 2017 Ford GT. Below you’ll find our mega post…

  • 2015 NAIAS Coverage

    Oh frabjous day. It’s one thing to ring in the new year, but we don’t really get excited until the North American International Auto Show kicks off. Held annually in Detroit, the 2015 edition of the show began this morning. All of the biggest, most important automakers will be there, hoping to set the tone…

  • Blog of the Week: Review of the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander

    Our end of the week is here, a little 24 hour period we affectionately know as: Friday. Some say it’s a week day, but is it really? We’re halfway into the weekend right now and it’s not even noon. One bit of business we have to transact, however, is our post of the week. Formerly…