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
The Hyundai Santa Fe (named after the city in New Mexico) is a distinctly American name for a Korean automobile. When it first came out, it helped the brand establish a solid reputation in the United...
Jan 9, 2021
Some people favor a new sports car, others prefer a lifted truck, and then there is an increasing number of those that love the feel of a Hyundai compact. Introducing the 2020 Elantra, an affordable...
Jan 8, 2021
Many of us grew up dreaming of owning a Dodge Challenger. The 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is a modernized classic that looks and feels exactly as you would expect from a car deemed a...
Jan 7, 2021
That light on your dashboard that tells you when your tire pressure is low, it’s probably prevented millions of blowouts. But, every new feature on a truck is just one more thing that can go...
Jan 7, 2021
The Honda J Engine family has been Honda’s main V6 engine ever since it was introduced in 1996. You’ll find these engines loaded into everything from the Accord to the Inspire when you...
Jan 5, 2021
We don’t need to tell you that 2020 was a rough year for the economy, including the automotive industry. In response, many automakers are scaling back their lineups. For instance, Chevy car...
Jan 5, 2021
Automakers have been scaling back for the 2020 season owing to economic turbulence, but perhaps none more so than Ford. Announced back in 2018, we’re getting just two Ford car models from here...
Jan 5, 2021
Ford and Chevy drivers are sort of like Coke and Pepsi drinkers, or Red Sox and Yankees fans. We swear by the one we like, and we want nothing to do with the one we don’t. It really does come...
Jan 5, 2021
With the best tires, a Jeep Liberty can handle just about anything. That’s the whole point of owning a Jeep. But if you plan on taking your Jeep everywhere from the highway to the trail,...
Dec 30, 2020
The Hyundai Elantra is one of the most capable highway and city cars available, but if you want to drive it through gravel, dirt and snow, you’re going to need the best tires you can find....
Dec 30, 2020
With up to 244 horsepower, the 2010 Honda Odyssey is a little tougher than many vehicles in its class. But without the best tires for the highway, city streets, backroads and snow, you might as well...
Dec 30, 2020
A Nissan Altima is built for cities and highways, but that doesn’t mean it can’t handle some off-roading and winter driving with the best tires for the job. It may not be ideal for a mud...
Dec 30, 2020
A Mini Cooper is intended to be the ultimate city car. But with the best tires for the job, there’s no reason it can’t handle highways and a little bit of dirt and gravel now and then....
Dec 30, 2020
If you have the best tires for the job, the Mazda 3 can do a little bit of everything. City driving, highways, even a little bit of off-roading as long as you have the ground clearance for it....
Dec 30, 2020
Honda’s answer to the Toyota RAV4, the Honda CR-V is one of the most capable autos in its class when you equip it with the best tires for the job. From highway trips to off-roading and rough...
Dec 30, 2020
Your 2012 Ford Focus cabin air filter is one of those repairs you can put off if you like. The air filter in your engine is urgent. The one in your cabin is a comfort issue, and it’s there so...
Dec 30, 2020
A Lexus is all about the smooth drive, the luxurious interior, the horsepower. But it’s also about the little conveniences, like the key fob, for example. A simple little battery-operated device...
Dec 30, 2020
Maybe your Toyota can’t fly like in “Back to the Future Part II,” but the key fob is a nice reminder that we’re living in the 21st century. It’s a handy battery-operated...
Dec 30, 2020
If you’re looking for a 2012 Dodge Journey battery, the bad news is that OEM parts get harder to find the older a car gets. The good news is that most 2012 Dodge Journeys use basically the same...
Dec 21, 2020
Whenever possible, you want to make sure that you get the OEM battery, or Original Equipment Manufacturer. A 2008 Dodge Avenger battery is simply the best fit for a 2008 Dodge Avenger. But this car...
Dec 21, 2020
Our cars might not be able to fly just yet, but key fobs are a sure sign that we’re living in the 21st century. They’re also one more thing that can go wrong. Sooner or later, that Mazda...
Dec 21, 2020
Environmentally friendly engines are great, and we all love newer safety features. But the key fob might be the coolest automotive innovation since the first V8. But, that Nissan Altima key fob...
Dec 21, 2020
When you buy a Mini Cooper, they expect you to use OEM-only parts. OEM means Original Equipment Manufacturer. But it’s still a good idea to know exactly what it is that you’re buying. An...
Dec 21, 2020
Scouring the web for Mercedes key battery replacement? If your locked outside your vehicle, this means you need a quick answer. If not, we’re sure you’ll still appreciate this. What kind...
Dec 21, 2020
Your Toyota Prius may be built to last, but nothing’s built to last forever, and the battery is probably going to be one of the first things to go. So now you’ve got to do a little battery...
Dec 21, 2020