Aaron Turpen

1 week ago | newatlas.com | Aaron Turpen

The Rivian R1T is a pickup truck, yes. But it also is not. The Rivian is more a product of Silicon Valley than of Detroit, which is why it’s so unique. For some, it will be like listening to a hipster explain his kombucha recipe. But for others, it’s a refreshing take on a truck.

1 week ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

In February of 2024, Chrysler unveiled the Halcyon Concept, a futuristic electric sedan meant to showcase the company’s near-future technologies. The design was touted as a prototype for a future production vehicle coming in 2028. Several innovations in the Halcyon Concept made it an eye-catcher. Its swoopy design and suicide-style rear doors without a B pillar were a start.

1 week ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

The Tacoma’s new generation is great, though Aaron still has a couple of beefs about the interior. The TRD Pro model, the off-roadiest of the off-road trims, is pretty awesome off-road. See Aaron’s TRD Off-Road Review: https://youtu.be/wXYO90wmZRkVideo summary: The 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro offers impressive off-road capabilities and a variety of configurations, but it falls short in interior comfort and seating.

1 week ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

The 2025 Ford Explorer sees a few updates this year. Most of them are fascia and technology changes. This is a great family three-row in the midsize category. Something I couldn’t say about many of the Explorer models of the past. Ford did a great job with this one. Video summary: The 2025 Ford Explorer is a significant improvement over its predecessors, offering a compelling mix of performance, technology, and comfort.

1 week ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

There’s a key thing to solidify and agree upon with the salesperson at the dealership before any price negotiations begin. Before you talk about a trade-in, cash on the table, monthly payments, or anything else.. GET THIS FIRST.