Marci Houghtlen

Although van life has been popular for several years now, recently, camping has exploded as more people move away from cities and work remotely. Some people choose RVs and trailers already built for camping, but those who don’t want to feel tied to RV parks tend to convert a van. You’re more likely to see camper vans in the wilderness or a …

The 2020 Toyota Tundra and GMC Sierra offer different things to truck buyers. But the more practical choice between the two is obvious.

The Audi A4 and A3 are both great cars. If you're stuck between the two, you might be wondering if the A4 is really worth the steeper price.

Technology has grown exponentially in the automobile world in recent years, and every brand on the market is looking for its piece of the action. Brands must develop and produce significant technology that brings in consumers and keeps it a pace above the rest. And with the introduction of Cadillac’s Super Cruise technology, innovation is more …

Mazda's lineup of SUVs has been getting praise all year long. Unfortunately for the 2020 CX-30, it was the only Mazda SUV to miss out on this safety award.

The Kia Telluride came in fresh for the 2020 model year and everyone was impressed from the start. Not just offering a variety of features at a reasonable price, the 2020 Kia Telluride is designed to offer families spaciousness, safety, and comfort. The 2020 Kia Telluride even managed to use those top-notch qualities to avoid …

Taking your pet out on the boat with you sounds like a great idea. However, is it really a good idea to bring your fur baby on the water?

Shopping for a boat is an exciting time, with the anticipation of adventure on the open water overwhelming many people in the market. Everything in today’s world comes better at a bargain and finding the best deal on your future boat helps make life on the water that much sweeter. But when is the best …

The Porsche brand has long been associated with luxury, speed, and refinement. The quick Porsche Boxster roadster has seen changes over the years, with one of the most recent being the loss of some cylinders from the engine. Many in the car world wondered if cylinder loss would mean quality loss. But the 2020 Porsche …

The Toyota Tacoma is well into its lifecycle, but Toyota has continued to make updates to its most popular midsize pickup. The newest 2021 Toyota Tacoma is arriving with only a handful of updates, but luckily for truck shoppers, the Tacoma still does all the same things right. Even at its worst, new owners of …

Certified pre-owned cars are different from your average used vehicle. They provide more assurance and reliability to new owners. While there are plenty of benefits to purchasing a certified pre-owned car, it’s up to the buyer to minimize its drawbacks. To help you make the most of your next certified pre-owned car, it’s important to …

It takes a few years to determine a vehicle's true reliability. So far the 2019 Subaru Ascent is holding up incredibly well.

It’s been a while since Ford updated and released its SYNC infotainment system, but in a year full of overhauls for the brand, Ford is ready to show the world a new and updated SYNC 4. Not just newer and better, Ford’s new SYNC 4 is aimed at making life easier for its customers, and …

No car manufacturer is perfect and with millions of vehicles produced each year, there are bound to be imperfections. But in an effort to ensure safety and keep customers coming back, car companies issue recalls in order to address those imperfections. Unfortunately for the Toyota brand, one giant recall is going come back to haunt …

The Toyota Sequoia has been one of the brand’s premier SUVs for many years. But in a world where SUVs reign supreme, the Sequoia has had a hard time keeping up with the popularity of rivals. The newest 2021 Toyota Sequoia, however, is debuting with a special edition model, in hopes of adding some flair …

The Kia Telluride debuted for the 2020 model year and hit the SUV segment with a bang. Automatically garnering popularity and top ratings from experts, the Telluride excelled all expectations. But with a new model year rolling around, can the 2021 Kia Telluride keep up the momentum? According to experts, the newest Telluride is here …

The Mazda3 is one of the most popular small cars on the road today. Boasting space, fuel-efficiency, and a spunky attitude, the zippy Mazda3 is one of the brand’s best-selling cars. The new 2021 Mazda3 will be hitting dealerships with some new changes, but with the 2020 Mazda3 already wowing experts, will it be worth …

Powerful diesel engines have powered our most potent vehicles like trucks and SUVs for more than a century. Like the gasoline engine’s bigger and more-muscular brother, the diesel engine has long-been associated with capability, not practicality. But while the diesel and gas engine differ in various ways, can the diesel engine share its gas sibling’s ability for practical, daily …

Like many of today’s brands, the Ford Motor Company is doing its best to give the people what they want: SUVs. Slowly removing cars and adding more crossovers and SUVs, Ford is one of the top-selling SUV brands in the world. From family haulers to fuel minimizers and sporty performers, it appears Ford has an …

The fastest cars don't necessarily have to be expensive. There are plenty of cars for under $50,000 that will give you all the speed you'd ever need.