Remember when GMC introduced the Sierra 1500 Denali about 25 years ago? It made a bold statement by adding luxury to a “professional grade” half-ton pickup truck. Today, the sky’s the limit when it comes to pickup truck luxury, with the Denali Ultimate grade available on the 2026 Sierra 1500. Every 2026 Sierra 1500 starts with the basics. Your…
Families in South Dakota love to travel together. Whether it is to school, the store, or across the state, families demand a vehicle that provides comfort every mile. That also includes features that keep second- and third-row passengers occupied, even as they nap between destinations. Your family vehicle has become your sanctuary. Your safe space. The place you’d rather be on the…
Just as GM HD trucks are built for durability, so is the plant that produces them. On March 16th, Flint Assembly in Flint, Michigan, celebrated the 16 millionth vehicle to roll off the line. It’s a major milestone for GM’s longest-running plant in North America. Sharp Automotive provides the details. Since 1947, the plant has operated continuously for nearly 80 years, manufacturing both cars and trucks. Currently, the plant produces Silverado and GMC…
The eighth-generation Corvette was released on the streets in 2020 to a fanbase that had been waiting for a mid-engine Corvette longer than we’ve been waiting to go back to the moon. To be clear, the first concept Corvette with a mid-engine layout was shown in 1964 as a race car, but an actual show car debuted in 1968, not long before…
On occasion, Toyota introduces a color unique to the TRD Pro line. For 2026, that color is Wave Maker, a very beautiful hue of bright light blue that stands out everywhere. This cool color is one of four available on the 2026 Tundra TRD Pro. Some may mistake this for a wrap. It is not. It is a solid color protected…
Do you know the difference between a 2026 Toyota Highlander and a Grand Highlander? We get a lot of people asking about our two midsize three-row SUVs with similar names. Until a few years ago, there was only one Highlander. Now, we have two to choose from. How can you choose the best one for your family? The first thing we’ll do is…
You have to appreciate the opening line of Motor Trend’s review of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE: “Opting for a modern hybrid powertrain is like adding garlic to any savory dish: It just makes things better. Case in point: the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.” And so begins their review, which received much praise and a few quibbles, summarized in this Sharp Automotive post. As…
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma has been winning awards and the hearts of its owners. Our best-selling mid-size pickup truck offers a wide range of drivelines and trim levels – each with a specific mission. From work trucks to overlanding rigs, there is a Tacoma for everyone. The journalist members of the Texas Auto Writers Association agree. That is why they awarded…
A few decades ago, SUVs promised go-anywhere outdoor adventure, and the great consumer shift from sedans, coupes, station wagons, and minivans to SUVs began. But not everyone really wanted to spend their weekends crawling on technical trails, and manufacturers quickly realized that what most of them wanted was a vehicle that carried things, offered some…
If you’re an editor for a major automotive magazine and want to name your choices of vehicles you worked with, which ones would you choose above the rest? At Car and Driver, their editors compile an extensive list of their favorite vehicles. Their task is made more difficult because they test and evaluate over 450 cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans. Their methodology goes deeper by…
