Rick Popely
Contributor Rick Popely has covered the auto industry for decades and hosts a weekly online radio show on TalkZone.com.
By Rick Popely
March 13, 2021
Many view payload only in terms of how much cargo a vehicle can carry, but it refers to both passengers and cargo combined.
By Rick Popely
February 27, 2021
If you want a model-year 2021 diesel vehicle, you’ll have to buy either a pickup truck or an SUV because passenger cars no longer offer diesel engines in the U.S.
By Rick Popely
February 20, 2021
Nappa leather is a top-quality leather that was named for the Napa Valley in California where the tanning company that developed it was located.
By Rick Popely
February 13, 2021
There are plenty of buyers looking for a car in decent running condition that costs less than $5,000. Learn how to sell an old car with these instructions.
By Rick Popely
January 30, 2021
Pickup trucks accounted for about 20% of new-vehicle sales in 2020, and truck manufacturers will keep trying to gain a competitive edge with new models and features in 2021.
By Rick Popely
January 23, 2021
Electric cars are moving from novelty status to mainstream in the 2021 model year.
By Rick Popely
January 16, 2021
Advertising for leases focuses on monthly payments because that is what will catch the attention of most shoppers, but a $199 per month lease might not be the best deal.
By Rick Popely
January 9, 2021
Halogen bulbs are rapidly being replaced by brighter and whiter light-emitting diodes and even brighter high-intensity-discharge lights filled with xenon gas.
By Rick Popely
December 26, 2020
Covering the brake is a helpful technique in traffic situations where a sudden stop may be necessary, and it can shorten stopping distances.
By Rick Popely
December 19, 2020