If your Saturday routine means loading kayaks, fishing gear, or a cooler and heading to Geist Waterfront Park, the vehicle question is simpler than the internet makes it out to be. A used EV covers the round trip on one charge without any drama. A used hybrid splits the difference, and you’ll never plan a…
Affording a vehicle today is on everyone’s mind. With new vehicle prices, monthly payments, and insurance costs rising, it’s hard to imagine ever reaching the dream of owning that special car you’ve had your eye on. A sports car is indeed a special vehicle to own. Some may argue that it is the ultimate dream car – one with agility, performance, and the license to have fun on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tires are one of the most integral parts of your vehicle. They can also make a big difference in your driving safety. As your tires age and wear down, your stopping distances increase by tens of feet. In a panic stop, mere inches can be the difference between a serious accident and being able to…
If you’re interested in an off-road truck, you’ll face two main challenges: a wide range of options and their high cost when new. Used models are generally more affordable, especially if you find one that hasn’t been driven to its full potential. OffroadXtreme.com compiled a list of at least 22 top off-road trucks currently available,…
Today, almost all 2-row vehicles are designed to seat five, which can suit most families unless visitors are involved. Initially, it was vans, then minivans, and now it’s the 3-row SUVs that offer three rows of seats for six to eight passengers. If you’re searching for an SUV with the most legroom in 3rd row,…
