Archive for August, 2020

What are the tow features on my Ford vehicle and how can I use them?

Monday, August 31st, 2020
front view of white ford f-150 pulling a trailer

Ford Towing Video Guide Compilation

The latest Ford vehicles are outfitted with an impressive array of towing capabilities. It can be hard, however, to keep up with how best to take advantage of this continually improving technology.

Luckily, Ford has put together some helpful videos on the subject. Whether you’re wondering how to flat tow a Ford F-150 or how to set up a 5th wheel trailer with the backup assist feature, you’ll likely finally find you answers in the videos we’ve compiled below.

So view on and educate yourself on how best to tow with your modern Ford vehicle!

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How have Chevy vehicles changed over the years?

Sunday, August 30th, 2020
Top down view of a classic red Corvette with an open, inviting door

Chevy Classic Model Walk-around Compilation

Chevrolet has one of the most storied histories of any modern automaker. They were there at the beginning of the vehicular era, and they’ve come through a lot with the industry. Through it all, they’ve never stopped innovating and producing top-tier products.

To celebrate, Chevy has produced virtual walk-around videos of some its most memorable models. Not only do viewers get an up-close look at the innovative engineering, craftsmanship and passion that went into these rides, but they also get to learn the stories behind them and the important facts about each one.

For your convenience, we’ve compiled each of the current Chevy walk-around videos below, beginning back in 1914 and working all the way up to the past decade. So, take a trip through time and see Chevrolet and the automobile evolve in tandem. Happy viewing!

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What is the Cadillac LYRIQ?

Saturday, August 29th, 2020
A Cadillac LYRIQ viewed from the side.

Cadillac LYRIQ Verses and Coda Video Compilation

You’ve likely heard tell of the Cadillac LYRIQ. This machine is a remarkable electric SUV that Cadillac describes as aiming to connect, “heart to mind, soul to body and human to machine.” The vehicle represents the dawn of a new era for the automaker, sparking off an automotive future that aims to quickly become entirely electric.

To better give you an idea of just what the LYRIQ is all about, Cadillac has produced some videos that equate to a vehicular piece of music. The LYRIQ gets five verses and a concluding Coda. For your convenience, we’ve compiled them all below.

So sit back and absorb, and hopefully by the end you too will be referring to the Cadillac LYRIQ as, “poetry in electrified motion.”

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What does Cadillac mean in French?

Monday, August 24th, 2020
The word Cadillac scrawled on a white background

There are few things that call up such a delightful association in our brains as the word “Cadillac.” Over the past hundred years, the moniker has been engrained in the minds of humanity to call up immediate images of the flagship GM brand. It’s hard to see the word as anything other than an awesome car.

But the word does come from somewhere. You may have heard that “Cadillac” is of French origin. What does Cadillac mean in French?

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Is Buick a luxury car?

Saturday, August 22nd, 2020
slightly cropped Buick logo

Buick vehicles are remarkable products. They certainly give off a luxurious air wherever they travel. However, the price points of some Buick models seem to bring a near impossible value for the machine. Can a top-tier ride really be had at such a great price? Is Buick a luxury car or not?

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What makes Alpine Valley a legendary venue?

Wednesday, August 19th, 2020
Magical music emenates from the pyramid at Alpine Valley

The Special Charm and Mystique of Alpine Valley Music Theatre

The Milwaukee area has many gifts. One gem that sometimes flies just under the radar is Alpine Valley, a concert venue located out in East Troy, WI. Over the years, a horde of musicians and festivals have played there, with many giving particular praise to the location as one of their favorite spots to play. What is it that makes Alpine Valley such a legendary venue in concert circles?

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When can I buy the 2021 Ford Bronco?

Monday, August 17th, 2020
Yellow 2021 Ford Bronco drives through sand

The 2021 Ford Bronco has been on the minds and mouths of many since its announcement. This highly anticipated machine is proving to be everything fans of the legendary off-roader had hoped. For many, only one questions remains: when will they be able to get their hands on the 2021 Ford Bronco?

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How much can the 2020 Ford F-150 tow?

Friday, August 14th, 2020
2020 Ford F-150 tows a camper across the plains

2020 Ford F-150 Maximum Towing Capacity

Pulling large items behind their vehicle is a favored pursuit of many-a-pickup driver. And many of these drivers want to know just how large the items they’re planning on pulling can be. How much weight can be hauled by the 2020 Ford F-150?

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Does Cadillac make a van?

Wednesday, August 12th, 2020
A man sits in a dark room and intently ponders the existence of a Cadillac branded van

Cadillac Van and Minivan Offerings (or Lack Thereof)

Cadillac is known for iconic, high-quality luxury vehicles. Those in search of a top-tier minivan may be searching for a specimen from Cadillac. Does Cadillac make any kind of van?

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What’s the difference between the 2021 Ford Bronco and 2021 Ford Bronco Sport?

Tuesday, August 11th, 2020
2021 Ford Bronco and 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, separated by a diagonal line and a "VS" logo

2021 Bronco Vs. 2021 Bronco Sport

Those intrigued by the 2021 Ford Bronco may have also come across a model known as the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. It can be hard to parse out just what makes this model different from its near namesake. What sets the 2021 Ford Bronco and 2021 Ford Bronco Sport apart from one-another?

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