by John Howell | Sep 2, 2026 | Blog
Last week I got a call that made me really feel the reason that I do what I do. I was on my way home from work when a number with a Chicago suburban area code called. I moved to Michigan from Oak Park, IL just outside of Chicago so I recognized the area code. I...
by John Howell | Aug 17, 2026 | Grand Highlander, Hybrid, HybridMax, Infotainment
If you’ve been circling the three-row SUV market — cross-referencing spec sheets, reading owner forums at midnight, maybe even sitting in a few competitors’ driver’s seats — we want to save you some time. We spend our days around these vehicles, we...
by John Howell | Aug 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
How Toyota Weathered the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake — and Showed Up for Its Neighbors On July 28, 2026, a powerful earthquake struck the Kumamoto region on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu, an area that also happens to be one of the most important manufacturing...
by John Howell | Aug 14, 2026 | Corolla, Head-to-Head
Why It’s Still the Smart Buy If you’re shopping the compact sedan segment right now, you’ve probably got a browser full of tabs open — Corolla, Civic, Sentra, K4, Elantra. They all look great in photos, they all promise good gas mileage, and the...
by John Howell | Aug 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
2026 Toyota Camry vs. Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Kia K5: How It Stacks Up The midsize sedan class is more competitive than ever in 2026, and the Camry finds itself matched against three very different rivals depending on which trim you’re shopping: the...
