Author: James Kennedy

Car shoppers got a mixed picture from the auto industry this week. Wholesale used-car prices moved lower in September, but retail used vehicles remain expensive and affordable cars are still relatively difficult to find. New vehicles are not getting much easier on the wallet either, with the typical monthly payment climbing to about $770 in… read more

If you drive a Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, Dodge Charger, or Chrysler Pacifica, your vehicle ultimately comes from the same enormous automaker: Stellantis. But Stellantis is much bigger than its familiar American nameplates. The company controls 14 automotive brands spanning the United States and Europe, along with businesses involved in vehicle financing, leasing, mobility, data,… read more

Full-size pickup trucks aren’t exactly known for being lightweight, but the 2021 Ford F-150 is an interesting exception. In its lightest configuration, it weighs barely more than 4,000 pounds, which makes it surprisingly light for a modern full-size truck. Start removing unnecessary equipment and choosing lighter replacement parts, and it may be possible to get… read more

If you are shopping for a used Lexus IS, you will probably run into three familiar badges: IS 250, IS 300, and IS 350. They may look nearly identical from the outside, but there can be a substantial difference in what is under the hood. The simplest explanation is that the IS 250 was generally… read more

The 14th-generation Ford F-150 arrived for the 2021 model year and brought one of the biggest updates to Ford’s full-size pickup in years. The redesign introduced a new interior, SYNC 4, wireless smartphone integration, over-the-air updates, an available hybrid powertrain, Pro Power Onboard, and a long list of new work and towing features. Ford has… read more