New and recent model pickup trucks are pretty well sorted out right out of the factory. Manufacturers put a great deal of thought into how vehicles are engineered and conduct extensive research into how the target market wants them equipped. Still, the term “target market” immediately implies the desires of a group as a whole, and as in all things, you may…
Sometime while we were picking up the pieces after COVID and doomscrolling on our phones, the average price for a new full-size pickup truck rose to between $65,000 and $70,000. Midsize trucks, which 40 years ago were the least expensive vehicles you could buy, now have an average transaction price of about $42,000. Those are really high numbers,…
You’re ready for a new vehicle – something that will last for the years ahead. As soon as you spot the one you want at a new car showroom, but your heart sinks after checking out the sticker on the window. You may have experienced sticker shock. This has become a challenge for many vehicle customers. It is not uncommon for consumers to reach the…
Modern life has brought countless daily pleasures and conveniences, such as cellphones, climate control, television, the internet, refrigeration, and other electrical appliances, that couldn’t even be dreamed of a couple of centuries ago. And as nice as they all are, it is worth remembering that the electrical grid on which much of it depends could go down…
If, like many Alderman Automotive customers, you are a dedicated used car buyer, you look at the new cars that come out each year. When one particularly appeals to you, you think, “Maybe when one is two or three years old…” and try to file that thought away for safekeeping. As an Autoblog writer, Kristen Brown focuses on new…
Did you know that full-size pickup trucks account for the vast majority of registered vehicles in the U.S.A., including both private and commercial vehicle registrations? Even for someone who has owned a pickup truck before, there could be a bit of confusion between the light-duty half-ton models and heavy-duty three-quarter/one-ton models. In many lineups, these models look alike from the outside. Underneath, however, they offer differing levels of capacity and capability based on their Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings. So,…
At one time, pickups were mostly seen in agricultural areas and on job sites. But in the last few decades, more and more motorists have come to appreciate the utility of trucks for personal, rather than occupational, reasons. Truck manufacturers have responded by making their vehicles more family-friendly, with 4-door cabs and comfort and convenience features that make them…
The new car industry doesn’t want to acknowledge this, but the best off-roader is probably not a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Bronco Raptor, Mercedes G-Wagon, or some other shiny six-figure vehicle full of oversized tires and fancy tech. Instead, it’s more likely that the 30-year-old pickup you’ve been working on, with aftermarket suspension parts, massive tires, and a body that’s half primer, half bondo, is the real winner. That’s the vehicle you…
The one thing we crave more than anything in our vehicles is space. We want to carry as many people as possible – and our belongings – in one trip, which is why it is essential to consider the cargo hold in your next vehicle. Cars.com compiled a set of data showing which vehicles – SUVs, Minivans, and Sedans – offer the most cargo space. Not just based on the manufacturer’s specifications,…
Our customers like SUVs because of their higher ride height and seating position, the ability to load more passengers comfortably, and their ability to carry luggage or the week’s shopping. They deliver convenience and practicality in a versatile package. We are often asked, “Which SUV is right for me?” There are many lists of “best…
