As he recounted in his autobiography, it was during a sales meeting in 1909 that Henry Ford said, “Any color the customer wants, as long as it’s black,” about his plans for the assembly line-built Model T. Indeed, as his famous assembly line started up, Model Ts were only in black from 1914 until one hundred years…
With budgets tight and wallets stretched to the limit, we have to find a vehicle that will keep us on the road. Something that we can easily afford. Not just the price of the vehicle, but also the cost of fuel, maintenance, insurance, and other upkeep costs. The question is whether there is a vehicle you can get that is reliable and easy on…
If you are a truck owner who may have thought about replacing your truck with a new one, chances are the new truck prices have given you pause. Perhaps you will try to keep your current truck a bit longer, or if that is not a viable option, get a used truck, which, of course,…
In the past, your vehicle may have started to feel its age when the odometer hit 100,000 miles. Thanks to improved engineering, build quality, and technology, your vehicle can now last longer. Do not be surprised if your vehicle hits 250,000 miles on the odometer. How does a vehicle make it 250,000 miles? There are plenty of factors that will keep a vehicle on the road to meet…
As summer warms up in Indiana, a reliable air conditioning system becomes more than just a nice feature. It helps keep every drive more comfortable, whether you are heading to work, running errands, or planning a weekend road trip. The problem is that many drivers do not realize there is an issue with their A/C until the…
TopSpeed.com published an article listing its picks for the most comfortable SUVs for a long road trip. It divided the list into five luxury and five non-luxury models. Last month, an Alderman Automotive blog post covered the non-luxury models. This month, we follow up with TopSpeed.com’s list of luxury models. Comfort comes more easily to these luxury models, as their higher price…
Whether you’re looking to buy a luxury, performance, or comfortable gas sipper for an SUV, tons of great options have been produced over the past decade. MotorTrend recently detailed ten of the best for car shoppers. Let’s take a look. Chevrolet Trailblazer The magazine said the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer is one of the best used SUVs to buy because it offers a great-looking vehicle with plenty of technology,…
One could easily argue that the most comfortable vehicle for a long road trip is a minivan. They offer a comfortable, spacious interior, ample cargo space, large windows, and efficient operation — all the essentials. Yet, you could argue this until you’re blue in the face, and most people would respond with “Whatever, not for me.” This is SUV country, and that’s simply…
Summer is the time to do “truck things.” In a pickup truck, you can pull a trailer, load up the bed for a camping trip, bring home that new project you have been meaning to do for years, and so much more! With so many possibilities, you really need to get the right pickup truck to…
Diesel trucks are a popular option for people who need a reliable, long-lasting truck to tow and haul heavy loads, such as large yachts, multiple horses, a number of cars, and more. It is well known that a truck with a diesel engine not only holds its value but can be driven for hundreds of thousands of miles with only standard maintenance. However, there are some questions that people have about them,…
