Gilbert Smith
Vehicle History Writer
About
Gilbert Smith is a New Mexico-based automotive journalist who enjoys writing about cars, trucks, and SUVs. He is a longtime contributor to Vehicle History and a member of the site's original content team when it launched.
About
Gilbert Smith is a New Mexico-based automotive journalist who enjoys writing about cars, trucks, and SUVs. He is a longtime contributor to Vehicle History and a member of the site's original content team when it launched.
Articles
Thinking of buying a Dodge Ram, but aren’t sure which model is right for you? We’re here to help! Below we’ll cover all the relevant towing specs. Informed purchase: here we go. How...
Feb 6, 2021
For all of its towing power and storage capacity, the Ram 2500 is like a freighter ship on land. These trucks were built for sheer strength, and they have the specs to prove it. What Ram 2500 specs...
Feb 5, 2021
For many drivers, the Ford Explorer is the SUV against which all other SUVs are judged. Selling a total of more than 7.5 million units since its debut, the SUV’s popularity comes down to its...
Feb 4, 2021
The Honda Pilot is one of those “smart choice” vehicles. It’s not the fastest, biggest, or most powerful SUV on the road, but it gets you and the family where you’re going...
Feb 4, 2021
The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a fantastic SUV, but you already knew that. You’re probably looking for the answers to two questions. First, how do the specs stack up in case you wanted to...
Feb 4, 2021
The Hyundai Tucson may be the ultimate “gets you where you’re going” vehicle. It might not be the fastest or most powerful or most luxurious SUV on the market, but it’s...
Jan 29, 2021
The 2021 Kia Sorento is still pretty fresh on the scene as of the time of this writing, but it’s already making a name for itself in the mid-size crossover market. That has a little something to...
Jan 27, 2021
You should know right up front: The 2020 Chevrolet Blazer is not the same vehicle as previous Blazers. The 1969-91 KF Blazer, the 1983-2005 S-10 Blazer, and the 2019-present Blazer are three different...
Jan 27, 2021
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 sits in a comfortable middle ground between heavy-duty work truck and everyday get-around-town vehicle. Are there more powerful trucks available? Sure, but not with...
Jan 27, 2021
The Honda Civic is known to be a fairly reliable vehicle, but every car has its share of issues. Nothing is going to be perfect when it rolls off the assembly line, and sooner or later you’re...
Jan 27, 2021
Every car has problems, but some have fewer than others. And by “some,” we mean the Subaru Crosstrek. Since 2014, most Crosstreks have had fewer than 100 complaints filed with the NHTSA...
Jan 27, 2021
If you’ve ever bought a Honda, that’s probably because it’s one of the safer and more reliable brands out there, and yes, you bet on the right horse. The Honda Pilot does have its...
Jan 23, 2021
There are a lot of things to love about the Nissan Rogue. An efficient, speedy little SUV that feels nice to drive, has high safety marks. And… a transmission that can feel like more trouble...
Jan 23, 2021
Some of us daydream all our lives about getting behind the wheel of a BMW. But for all its precision engineering, a car, at the end of the day, is still a car, and cars have problems. The BMW is not...
Jan 22, 2021
Picture an American truck in your head. You probably just imagined a Ford F-series. In particular, it was probably a Ford F-150. These are great trucks. Great trucks with a lot of transmission...
Jan 22, 2021
They may be Built Ford Tough, but F-150s, Expeditions, Explorers, Mustangs and the rest of the brand’s lineup all have their fair share of problems. No vehicle is ever perfect the day it rolls...
Jan 22, 2021
Honda Accords typically run on a six-speed manual transmission, and with that transmission, you’re going to have all of the same problems you would have with any car’s transmission. But...
Jan 22, 2021
Let’s address Jeep’s biggest problem right upfront: “Death wobble.” It’s not typically as lethal as it sounds but just about as scary, and it’s a problem that seems...
Jan 22, 2021
The 2014 Honda Accord is capable, efficient, reliable, and a fun car to drive. It’s packed full of modern features that make it very convenient to operate, and which introduce a whole bunch of...
Jan 22, 2021
Newer Nissan Altimas are among several vehicles that have foregone conventional key ignition systems for a key fob approach with push-button starters. On the one hand, it feels good starting a car...
Jan 22, 2021
The Honda HR-V has earned high marks as a leading subcompact crossover SUV. It features all the space and security of a larger SUV but comes in a smaller, fuel-efficient package. However, no car is...
Jan 22, 2021
Kia boasts one of the lowest recall rates in the business. The personality-packed Soul, in particular, has earned high marks for dependability and safety. But every car has problems, including the...
Jan 22, 2021
Every car has its share of problems, but, if you drive a Subaru Forester, or are considering buying one, you may be happy to know that it actually generates fewer complaints than most comparable SUVs....
Jan 22, 2021
There are a lot of good reasons to recommend the Nissan Rogue, and a lot of problems to look out for. Nissan makes some reliable, efficient vehicles, but problems with the transmission tend to plague...
Jan 22, 2021
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra has had four recalls in total, according to the NHTSA website. Simply put: It happens. But recalls are not always issued for the reasons you expect. The Hyundai Elantra is...
Jan 22, 2021