2020 Jeep Gladiator Fun Facts

Jeep Gladiator parking lot

More than a quarter of a century has passed without a Jeep pickup truck, but that extended hiatus finally came to an end this year. The all-new Jeep Gladiator is out, adding yet another model to the expanding midsize pickup truck segment. You have to go all the way back … Read more

2020 Jeep Cherokee Review

2020 Jeep Cherokee

Jeep’s Cherokee straddles the small and midsize utility vehicle segments. Midsize utility vehicles are a hot commodity, with every manufacturer of note offering one. But few have the off-road chops some people desire and that’s where the Jeep Cherokee rides in. The Jeep Cherokee is one of five utility vehicles … Read more

Taking a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Through Uwharrie

2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited offroad

The Jeep Wrangler has a reputation for off-road prowess, but you’d never know how well this utility vehicle performs unless you personally put it to the test. Admittedly, my previous two times with the Wrangler barely touched on its capabilities, although navigating through several ruts offered a tantalizing taste of … Read more

2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Review

2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited adds 22 inches and a pair of rear doors. What has been said about the Jeep Wrangler that hasn’t been uttered before? Not much, especially as this traditional body-on-frame Jeep utility vehicle product defines its own segment. Further, the nameplate enjoys tremendous brand recognition thanks in … Read more

At the Spring 2018 Charlotte AutoFair

2018 Charlotte Autofair

Charlotte Motor Speedway’s AutoFair is a classic car extravaganza. The twice-annual Charlotte AutoFair never disappoints, even when the weather is less than cooperative. Rainy skies and falling temperatures ruled Day No. 3 of the Spring 2018 Charlotte AutoFair, keeping crowds to a minimum. On the other hand, if you ventured … Read more

2017 Jeep New Compass Review

2017 Jeep Compass

Jeep strengthens the model line with an all-new compact SUV. The fast-growing Jeep product line has had the burden in recent years of carrying a pair of aging and underperforming models, namely the compact Patriot and Compass SUVs. Although sales for both have contributed significantly to the brand, neither model … Read more

2017 GMC Canyon Denali Crew Cab Review

2017 GMC Canyon Denali

GMC brings luxury touches to its midsize pickup truck. It’s been three years since GMC reintroduced its midsize Canyon pickup truck, this brand’s equivalent of the Chevrolet Colorado. Both trucks have been an overwhelming success for GM and the segment’s renewal follows that achievement. Yes, the Toyota Tacoma remains the … Read more

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Review

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

A track-ready Jeep for the performance-minded driver. Think “Grand Cherokee” and all kinds of terms may come to mind. Premium SUV. Capable off-road navigator. Competent towing machine. We should add “road beast” to that list, especially when considering the specialty and high-end Grand Cherokee SRT. The SRT is not a … Read more

2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser Ultimate Review

2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser review

Toyota is saying “good-bye” to its FJ Cruiser in a big way. To mark the end of this utility vehicle’s 8-year model run, it launched a special “Ultimate” edition in Jan. Instead of the usual solid color body with a white roof, this edition features a white grille and Heritage … Read more