Trucks aren’t the lonely utilitarian workhorses they once were and now occupy the primary vehicle spot for many buyers in the United States. Because of that, automakers have added more tech, comfort, and luxury features to their trucks, making them easier to live with and more agreeable to drive. There’s also a whole world of […] The post Popular pickup trucks are getting significant updates for 2024 appeared first on The AutoTempest Blog ..read more

Love it or hate it, most new cars will be electric (or plug-in hybrid) by the end of the decade. Even so, gas engines will stick around for quite some time, including the venerable American V8s, which have powered muscle cars and beefy pickup trucks for decades. There are several V8-powered vehicles still on sale […] The post Our Favorite American V8s On Sale in 2023 appeared first on The AutoTempest Blog ..read more

Many people would love to buy an EV but are apprehensive about the range, charging, and costs. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are a fantastic go-between, as they offer all-electric driving range and function like a standard hybrid once the range is exhausted. At the same time, they’re less expensive than full EVs and can run on […] The post These are Our Five Favorite Used PHEVs in 2023 appeared first on The AutoTempest Blog ..read more

Hyundai’s EV lineup expanded with the Ioniq 6 earlier this year, but I recently got some seat time in the still-new Ioniq 5. I’ve wanted to experience its futuristic styling, advanced tech, and high-powered electrical architecture for a while, and for the most part, the SUV didn’t disappoint. The Ioniq 5 is available in several […] The post 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5: The Futuristic, Comfortable Electric Family Hauler appeared first on The AutoTempest Blog ..read more

The automotive world is changing rapidly, and there are plenty of new terms to learn. As we move toward an electrified future, automakers are introducing a variety of new models, including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles. The differences between the three can be confusing for many, and automakers’ marketing campaigns aren’t always the most […] The post Which Type of Electrified Vehicle is Right for You? appeared first on The AutoTempest Blog ..read more

Electric vehicles are becoming more common every day, but they’re still a mystery to many people. Driving range, charging times, and purchase costs are all reasonable concerns, and it can be difficult to find the best models in the quickly-growing EV market. We’ve gathered a list of the best values in new and used EVs to […] The post These are the Best Values in New and Used EVs for 2023 appeared first on The AutoTempest Blog ..read more

As of January 1, electric vehicle tax credits and the rules that govern their distribution have changed. New legislation opens the door for different models to eligibility for credits, but there are other restrictions that come into play. We’ve gathered the most important information you need to know about the new credits, so let’s dive […] The post Used EVs are Now Eligible for Federal Tax Credits appeared first on The AutoTempest Blog ..read more

If nothing else, 2022 has shown that car prices and values don’t always make sense. In fact, little has made sense in the last 24 months or so, but the prices we’ve seen for new and used cars in recent months are surprising. New car prices climbed closer to $50,000 at the end of this […] The post Here’s How Things are Going for New and Used Cars in Late 2022 appeared first on The AutoTempest Blog ..read more

AutoTempest saw millions of vehicle searches in 2022, and with the sometimes insane way our world seems to turn, we wanted to reflect on the year through the lens of your vehicle search behavior. We gathered all of the model years, price ranges, makes/models, and fuel types from our anonymized search data for this year […] The post 2022 Recap: The Year in AutoTempest Search Data appeared first on The AutoTempest Blog ..read more

We Want to Win You have attended your first autocross, or perhaps a few events, and now is the time to use some key strategies to win.  If you haven’t read the first two blogs then go ahead and click here for How to Prepare for your First Autocross or How to Improve at Autocross.  […] The post How to Win at Autocross appeared first on The AutoTempest Blog ..read more