The Truth About GM CPO Vehicles
The auto industry is like Vegas: the odds are never in your favor, the house always wins, and the hookers don’t actually like you. In an effort to come up with new ways to make you feel like you’re winning, even though you should’ve walked away from the table two hours ago, car manufacturers have created Certified Pre-Owned (CPO)...
CarFax Report Brings Prehistoric Surprise
One Spokane driver received a surprise 65 million years in the making after taking a closer look at their newly purchased vehicle’s history report. Doug Rogers was initially satisfied with the certified pre-owned Jeep he purchased at Goldblum Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, but soon started noticing some unusual mechanical and cosmetic issues with the 1992 Wrangler YJ Sahara model.
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How to Shop for a Used Jeep
Despite the fact that they’re grotesquely overpriced when sold as new, Jeep vehicles tend to retain a lot of value and sell for pretty high amounts on the used market. I don’t know why that is; apparently, people have a real and deep-seated affection for bad vehicles. Anyways, most people foolish enough to want to buy a used Jeep...
Biden’s Initiatives Destroy Auto Industry
President Biden, whom many experts agree is most likely two kids on each other’s shoulders in a navy-blue suit, has been working overtime to dismantle this country. Not only has he been dismantling the auto industry, but now he’s pushing for increased funding for infrastructure and fixing the crumbling roads and bridges of our fine nation. I don’t claim...
Truck Manufacturers Chase Exciting New Market
The auto industry is a fickle creature with manufacturers constantly chasing after new markets and demographics to buy their vehicles. While you might spend your time researching things like the 2022 Chevy Silverado vs 2022 Toyota Tundra to see which would be better for you, the companies building these pickups are more interested in figuring out how to get...
GM Unveils New Cruise Technologies
Dear readers, I have personally charged myself with the undertaking of a great and sacred task: ensuring that you are always up-to-date on the latest technological innovations within the auto industry. This might seem like a rather small ordeal, but with so much happening so quickly, it requires a keen mind and sharp senses to stay abreast of it...
Introducing the Chevy Bolt EV Jersey Shore Edition
There’s no denying that Electric Vehicles (EVs) are taking the auto industry by storm, with increasing popularity and greater demand for new models. To respond to this, Chevrolet and other manufacturers are boosting the number of EV models they sell, not only with completely new options but also with a slew of special editions. One of the most exciting...
Self-Driving Cars Terrorize San Francisco Neighborhood
A fleet of self-driving cars has been loitering in one San Francisco neighborhood, stoking fears of a possible uprising amongst the “smart” devices that increasingly pervade everyday life. Operated by Google’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary Waymo, the vehicles are now a common sight for residents of the city’s Richmond district, where they’ve been congregating at all hours of the day...
3 Bold New Texas Laws Shakeup the Auto Industry
In general, I prefer to keep a widespread view of the auto industry – I like to look at things that affect the entire country or even have global impact. But every now and again, something occurs at a local level, or a state level, that is so revolutionary that I have to turn my awesome gaze upon it....
The Safe Way to Buy a Car Online
In the 42 years that I’ve been writing about the auto industry, a lot has changed. Back when I first started, if you wanted to buy a car, you’d go to the dealership, meet with a salesman, talk about sports for 17 minutes, kick each other in the groin, and then sign on the dotted line. But that was...
Toyota Addresses Staffing Woes With New Build-A-Car Approach
Used car sales in Durham, North Carolina, are at an all-time high as a perfect storm of supply chain issues and a lack of qualified workers continue to wreak havoc on the industry, but desperate shoppers might soon have a new option. With no end to staffing and supply shortages in sight some auto manufacturers are turning to a...
Nissan Takes Page From Chinese Market With Karaoke-Equipped Vehicles
Move over James Corden; Nissan is coming for you. The Japanese automaker recently announced plans to bring one of the Asian market’s most beloved features to North American shores, unveiling a new in-vehicle karaoke system on select models. Car crooning is already a massive trend in China, where automakers have integrated a number of popular karaoke apps into their...
Huge Ford Leak: CEO’s Shocking Letter Exposed!
Friends, I take my job as an auto industry insider and investigative reporter very seriously, which is why I work so hard to bring you the latest inside info. In particular, I really enjoy revealing the seedy, slimy underbelly of the industry, whether that means exposing a Ford F-150 dealer that’s trying to sell Chevy trucks with Ford stickers...
Shocking Lawsuit Filed Against Auto Industry
Buckle up friends because this is a story you’re not going to find anywhere else – at least not yet – but one you need to see. A lawsuit was just filed in federal court that is about to shock the entire auto industry; the news is still so fresh, however, that the law firm handling the case hasn’t...
Squid Game Sales Promotion Leaves Dozens Injured
In an ill-advised attempt to capitalize on the popularity of the Netflix smash-hit Squid Game, a local Hampton Roads Chevy dealership has launched a new sales promotion that pits customers against one another in a variety of childhood games. The South Korean series is already the most-watched program in Netflix history, but some say its ultra-violent nature makes it...
Consultants Definitely Not Trying to Make EVs Look Bad
The other day, after my seventh cup of coffee, second pack of cigarettes, and fourth mild bout of paranoia, I was taking my typical stroll through the Internet’s playground of news stories and reports. During this digital constitutional, I came upon something most interesting: a story by Car and Driver that was in response to a study recently published...
First Rivian Built, First Rivian Crashed
September was a big month for one of the auto industry’s newest startups: Rivian managed to build its first production vehicle ready for sale. In keeping with tradition for the auto industry, Rivian also managed to crash its first vehicle last month, demonstrating both the highs and lows of making trucks in America. Fortunately for you, dear reader, I...
New Chevy Lease Is Maybe TOO Hot
As the seasons change and the cold weather approaches, a new lease deal from Chevy is burning up the automotive world. Chevy’s flagship EV was already an exceptional value in its class, but a new cost-saving feature has ensured that––at least until the fire department shows up––the hottest Chevy lease deal is the Chevy Bolt.
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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Living in the Simulation
The algorithms that increasingly run our world are getting smarter every day. While some privacy advocates might get freaked out by Facebook’s ability to predict our next purchase or Pandora’s knack for catering to our musical taste, there’s no denying the convenience of the all-knowing, all-seeing code that dictates everything around us. From grocery shopping to Christmas gifts and...
Ford Lawyers Up, Takes All Comers in Copyright Wars
Far from being discouraged by a recent lawsuit, Ford is now looking to extend its reach far beyond the automotive world. Recently accused by General Motors of usurping the name of its hands-free driving system, the automaker is now boldly infringing on the copyrights of other intellectual property while hiring every lawyer they can find. With a leaked list...
