Research & buyer guides
Straight answers for New England shoppers: what to buy, how to spec it, and what it can really do.
ComparisonCape Cod and Island Ferry Trips: What Vehicle Length Means for You
Planning Cape, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket trips in a Wrangler, Compass, Cherokee, Gladiator or Pacifica: length, height, town streets, bikes, gear.
5 min read
Buyer guideFall Foliage Drives on the Kancamagus, Route 100 and the Mohawk Trail
Picking a Jeep or Chrysler for leaf-peeping weekends: sunroofs, seats, hybrid and EV efficiency in slow traffic, overlook parking and open-air Wranglers.
6 min read
OwnershipKeeping Salt and Brine Off a New Jeep or Ram Through a New England Winter
How road salt and brine attack underbodies and brake lines, with washing habits, coatings, bed liners, mats and splash guards for Ram and Jeep trucks.
5 min read
Buyer guideMaine North Woods and Moose Country, Long-Distance Picks
Fuel range, ground clearance, spare tires and lighting features on the Wrangler, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Ram 1500 and Durango for trips north of Bangor.
5 min read
Buyer guideMud Season and Dirt Roads in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine
How to pick a Jeep or Ram for thaw-season town roads: ground clearance, Active Drive, Command-Trac and Selec-Trac 4x4 systems, tires and post-mud washing.
6 min read
OwnershipNor'easter and Power Outage Prep: AWD, Clearance and Onboard Power
Getting ready for New England storm season in a Ram 1500, Grand Cherokee, Durango, Gladiator or Cherokee hybrid: clearance, 4x4, bed outlets and fuel range.
6 min read
OwnershipSmall-Town EV and Hybrid Ownership in New England
Home charging in an old house, cold mornings and long gaps between fast chargers, with listed range and charging specs for Wagoneer S, Recon and Charger.
5 min read
Buyer guideTowing Boats and Snowmobile Trailers Across New England
Tow ratings, payload and tow packages for the Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Gladiator, Durango and Grand Wagoneer, for lake boats in summer and sled trailers in winter.
5 min read