Wendy Johnson

Some automakers produce a luxury appeal to consumers in high society, like Mercedes-Benz. Some cater to royalty like Rolls Royce. BMW models draw in a sportier crowd with a high purchase price. But, as many owners will tell you, costs go way beyond just buying a vehicle. It includes parts, labor, and repair work as …

Chevy rolled out their long-awaited Corvette C8, and owners are enjoying having one of them in their collection. With all the great features it comes with, there are still a few hiccups found with some of those delivered early. Some issues are small and only experienced by one or very few owners. Others are annoying, …

Tesla paved the way for electric cars in a gasoline-powered saturated market. Following in their footsteps are plenty of other automakers creating their line of electric vehicles to compete with Elon Musk’s giant automotive group. Tesla continues to be one of the most expensive electric vehicles out there, but it’s still the highest seller for …

The 2020 GMC Yukon XL failed to impress critics. What went so wrong with this SUV and what are the better options available?

The 2020 Ford Edge is finally ready to compete with the big boys of its class. It hasn't won any awards yet, but that should stop you from looking at one.

Ferrari is latest company to announce it will dip its toe into the SUV market. What will a Ferrari SUV look like?

One of the most affordable midsize sedans on the market nowadays is the Chevrolet Malibu. The price point alone makes it more popular than most others in its class, but the safety ratings don’t hurt either. However, popularity doesn’t always mean it’s the best choice. When you analyze its competitors, does the Malibu actually beat them …

Honda has sold cars in America for several years, redesigning their creations as they go. The newest redesign of the Civic came in 2019 to include newer exterior styling, revised drivetrain pairing, and an updated infotainment system. The biggest change, however, lies with the newer engine configurations for each trim level. This year’s model of …

The 1956 Buick Centurion was a concept car back when the automaker revealed it. In that era, many automotive manufacturing companies developed and built these vehicles to show off what sort of cars consumers could drive in the future. Buick, an automotive manufacturing company, built the Centurion with styling features that made it look like a …

Toyota is one of the most trusted automakers in the world. But the company's reputation for reliability wasn't just an accident.

Ford pickup trucks have come a long way since the automaker started producing them. In the beginning, the company rolled out pickups with simplistic features. But, as time went on, Ford changed the design to meet our modern-day needs. So much so that even some of the rich wanted them. The problem is, though, modern …

Sport utility vehicles have become popular in the last few years, surpassing minivans as the family car of choice. Volvo was already on board in this segment of the market, while others were just introducing their models. The Volvo XC90 has been in production since 2002, and it’s seen a fair number of problems over …

Buying a used SUV always brings the unknown. You aren’t sure if the one you purchase will have major issues with it or not. Volvo’s XC90 is one of the most popular crossover SUVs out there, and it’s been around since 2003. If getting a new Volvo XC90 is out of your price range, then …

The specs of the Hyundai Venue in black and white look pretty impressive. The light-weight vehicle runs on a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and gets an estimated 32 combined miles per gallon. It’s a small SUV, so you should have no problem getting around in this vehicle. But looks can be deceiving. The Venue doesn’t perform as well …

The Ford Mustang has been a big seller since the company created it back in the 1960s. Since its debut, it’s seen many upgrades, new styles, and new equipment. As popular as it’s been, though, it’s still had a few off years that caused many headaches for owners. The 2015 and 2016 models are two …

Audi has some pretty reliable vehicles in their production lines, but not all of them rank high in reliability ratings as we’d like them to be. Problems plague some of them, and owners won’t recommend them to other buyers. One such headache is the Audi Q7, a luxury SUV model. It offers many impressive amenities …

Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS for short, puts vehicles to the test to see which ones come out on top for safety and which ones fall short. Out of all the 2020 models tested this year, one stands out. The Genesis G90 earned one of the IIHS’ highest safety award …

Every year, there are tons of vehicles involved in accidents. Whether it’s a frontal crash or a sideswipe, each incident causes injuries to passengers or costly damages to the car. The IIHS and the NHTSA regulate the safety performance of all vehicles consumers buy to ensure each one is the safest possible car, truck, or …

The first model rolled off the Honda production line for the Acura MDX for the 2001 season. For the most part, we have known Honda for its reliability, with many of its vehicles. But, as with any automaker, they struggled with a few of their car designs. The Acura MDX was one that they struggled …

The 2020 Nissan Sentra has many appealing performance aspects as well as styling features that drew many people to check it out. With its smooth ride and exceptional handling, it’s no wonder the Sentra gets a lot of attention. But, the fact that it looks cool and performs great doesn’t mean it’s automatically the vehicle …