Author: Eric Hill
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Best Road Trips: From Denver
Best Road Trips: From Denver Pt. 1 Settled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain range, Denver is surrounded by countless options for gorgeous and scenic road trips. Although the options are nearly endless, I’ve narrowed it down to a number of spots that are within a few hours of Denver and provide stunning views…
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Vehicle History Reports
There is one thing that is always at the top of people’s minds when they go to buy a used car. What has the certain vehicle been through in its life? The best way to find this out is to look at its history report. Why is this important? Well, first it can tell prospective…
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History of Electric Vehicles
The history of the electric car dates back nearly 200 years, which may be a surprise to some. Certainly, the first model electric cars were far more primitive than their current fully electric passenger car counterparts today, but the last few decades have greatly expanded the capabilities and demand for electric vehicles. The first model…
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First Car Stories: Dynamo
There are a number of vehicles that stand out in their time and last in the minds of car enthusiasts long after for a number of reasons. The Ford Pinto and its fuel tank placed in the back of the car, resulting in several deadly fires after rear-end collisions. The Chevrolet Nova and its struggles…
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First Car Stories: Murphy
I didn’t buy my first car until I was 25. I was able to use one of my parents’ old cars throughout college (they usually came to me as they were falling apart and I attempted to extend their life as long as I could before they’d collapse) and I lived in cities with good…
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First Car Stories: Zoom Zoom
Having older siblings, I missed the excitement of having a “new” car when I turned sixteen. Instead, I got to join the rotation of sharing the car once I was able to drive on my own. Although I didn’t get to experience the freshness of a car that was new to the family, I appreciated…
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Ear To The Pavement: January Car Market Report
In this “Ear To The Pavement” segment, we are going to share our thoughts on the Automotive market for 2023. With the predicted improvement in the chip supply, we expect 2023 to bring back relative normalcy to the market. Most retailers are predicting a significant improvement in supply this year and the production of new…
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First Car Stories: John’s First Car
Everyone remembers their first car and the stories of freedom it created. When you grow up the son of an Automobile dealer, the excitement is magnified due to all the neat cars coming and going, always wondering, “Is this the one?” Each time a cool car would come into the dealership you would hover around it hoping to hear…
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CheckDrive Inspiration Story
In October of 2018, I was in a fender bender, yielding my 2008 VW Jetta “Totaled.” I had been living in Colorado for just over a year and needed to find a new vehicle. In Denver, the mountains are an hour away, and snow threatens half the year. The vehicle choice became obvious to me:…
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First Car Stories: Row-Day-Oh
1994 Isuzu Rodeo I turned 16 when I was going into my Junior year of high school, a little later than my friends, and with much less cash than their summer jobs have yielded them. My two best friends have some pretty cool cars: One had bought a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the other…