Lorie Wimble, Author at Dealer Rise

The Combination You Need; Chrysler Pacifica Compared to Honda Odyssey

August 4, 2022March 23, 2018 by Lorie Wimble

What does a minivan bring you for the drive? A minivan is the family vehicle that can give you what you’re looking for when you have a vehicle that can be right for the drive with your family, but you need to figure out which one of these models is the one that will give you what you need. With that in mind, we’re going to take a look at the Chrysler Pacifica and the Honda Odyssey together to determine which one of these two minivans would be the right choice for you to enjoy on the road.

An Easier Test Drive Experience

August 4, 2022January 20, 2018 by Lorie Wimble

Many different automotive brands have begun to offer us longer test drives, the ability to take a car home overnight and learn what we could enjoy when it’s time for a drive.

2018 Toyota 4Runner: A Classic That Continues to Dominate

August 4, 2022January 12, 2018 by Lorie Wimble

With the movement of SUV models downward in size, it can be a bit of a relief to find one that still has the body on frame build we’ve admired for many years (such as on the Toyota RAV4 or Toyota 4Runner). The Toyota 4Runner offers you what you’re looking for with the ability to … Read more2018 Toyota 4Runner: A Classic That Continues to Dominate

2018 Nissan Versa: Comfortable Affordability

August 4, 2022January 3, 2018 by Lorie Wimble

The price you’ll see for the Nissan Versa might make you think there are a pair of rubber bands and a hamster under the hood, but this is actually a nicely equipped, comfortable car that has a base price that’s below $13,000 to be one of the most affordable cars on the market. This is a subcompact car that is offered as a sedan that you’ll want for your daily commute or to give to a new driver as their first car that can be experienced on the roads in your area for the daily driving experience.

Going Fast in Style

August 4, 2022November 15, 2017 by Lorie Wimble

Take a tour down the Hot Wheels aisle of your local toy store and you see creations that will blow your mind and make you wish they could be built and drive in full size. While some of the amazing creations you see in miniature scale simply wouldn’t work on a road or to be driven by a person, one car has been used and offered in different variations over the years to give us an exciting and fun way to race and reach the finish line before anyone else at the tracks we drive.

Continued Growth in Canada for GM Brands

August 4, 2022October 10, 2017 by Lorie Wimble

Continued Growth for GM Brands in Canada

For many years, GM has had a strong presence in Canada with some assembly and manufacturing plants in the country. As we see this automaker continue to work toward offering the brands and models created around the world, it’s good to see that Canadian customers still trust GM and look to this company for some of the vehicles they choose to drive. This is evident by the number of models that were sold in this country last month in order to make sure these customers have the drive needed for the ride desired on the roads.

It’s on the Way, But You Have to Be Patient

August 4, 2022September 18, 2017 by Lorie Wimble

One of the most iconic vehicles ever built was the Volkswagen Microbus. With a look that was singular, a large VW badge up front and the feeling of being able to hit the road for the fun and adventure that we want this was the original go anywhere minivan. In the 1960s if you wanted to go somewhere for the ride and the fun you chose the Microbus. This cool vehicle has been known to be the right one for the hippie crowd or the beach bums to drive and show off.

Honda’s Middle Ground

August 4, 2022July 16, 2017 by Lorie Wimble

They say good things come in small packages. With a number of car companies answering the call requesting a smaller SUV than their smallest models, it’s not surprising that major automaker, Honda, has followed suit. Almost every vehicle manufacturer has begun production of the ultimate crossover, a smaller version of their small SUV, due to increasing customer demand. In a world where everything seems to be getting bigger, Honda has met these demands with the cute but spacious HR-V. Smaller and lower than their very popular Honda CR-V, the new HR-V sacrifices size without giving up much-needed cargo space.

A Family Versatility Comparison

August 4, 2022July 2, 2017 by Lorie Wimble

There are many vehicles that have become part of what we drive as families. the mid-sized sedan is one of the most popular but with the increased growth of the crossover SUV segment of the world these vehicles have become more popular than ever and are now what we turn to more often for the family drive we want to have on the road. With these vehicles on the road, there are a few that you will want to compare when you’re looking for the right crossover SUV for your family to enjoy out on the road.

Are Navigation Systems Making us Dumber?

August 4, 2022May 26, 2017 by Lorie Wimble

Are you guilty of what seems to be a trend in our lives? You get into your vehicle to go somewhere you’ve never been or to take a road trip to a destination you don’t normally go to and you immediately turn on the GPS either on your vehicle, the one you’ve purchased separately or on your smartphone. This GPS navigation system is certainly helpful and makes it easier to get where you need to go, especially when you’re unsure of the directions to where you need to go, but is this system making you dumber over time?