Research & buyer guides
Straight answers for Great Lakes shoppers: what to buy, how to spec it, and what it can really do.
Buyer guideAppalachian Back Roads: Trucks and Jeeps for West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky
Low-range gearing, approach and breakover angles, turning circles and grade towing compared for Wrangler, Gladiator, Ram 1500, Power Wagon and Cherokee.
5 min read
OwnershipCold-Weather EV and Hybrid Ownership in Columbus, Indianapolis and Detroit
Wagoneer S, Charger Daytona, Recon, Cherokee hybrid and ProMaster EV compared on listed range and charging, with winter range, garage and home charging advice.
6 min read
Buyer guideDeer Season and Ice Fishing Rigs for Hunting Camp Weekends
Ram 1500, Gladiator, Wrangler, Ram 2500 and Grand Cherokee compared for deer camp and ice fishing trips: bed sizes, clearance, towing and power outlets.
6 min read
ComparisonFamily Road Trip Haulers for I-75 and I-65
Pacifica, Voyager, Durango, Grand Cherokee L and Grand Wagoneer compared for family trips on I-75 and I-65: seats, cargo, screens, range and winter AWD.
6 min read
Buyer guideLake-Effect Snow and Road Salt: AWD and 4x4 Picks for the Michigan and Ohio Snowbelts
Which Jeep, Dodge and Ram AWD and 4x4 systems suit West Michigan, Upper Peninsula and northeast Ohio winters, with clearance, heated features and rust habits.
6 min read
Buyer guideSmoky Mountain and Cumberland Plateau Driving From Knoxville and Chattanooga
Which Dodge and Jeep models suit curvy Tennessee two-lanes, Gatlinburg traffic, steep cabin driveways and summer storms, with prices and clearance figures.
5 min read
Buyer guideTowing a Pontoon or Fishing Boat to Up North Lakes and Lake Erie
Tow ratings, payload, tow packages and brake controllers for Ram, Jeep and Dodge, plus ramp and I-75 fuel tips for Michigan lakes and Lake Erie boat weekends.
6 min read
Buyer guideWork Trucks and Plow Rigs for Great Lakes Trades
Ram 2500, 3500, Chassis Cab, ProMaster and ProMaster City compared for contractors and plow operators: payload, GVWR, prep packages and Tradesman prices.
6 min read