John Goreham

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John Goreham is a life-long car nut and recovering engineer. John's focus areas are technology, safety, and green vehicles. In the 1990s, he was part of an academic team that built a solar-electric vehicle from scratch. His was the role of the battery thermal control designer. After earning his engineering degree, John also completed a marketing program at Northeastern University. For 20 years, he applied his engineering and sales talents in the worlds of semiconductor manufacturing, biopharmaceutical production, and automotive electronics supply chain. Always a writer,  John has published numerous articles in technical journals such as Chemical Processing Magazine. In 2008 he retired from that career and dedicated himself to chasing his dream of being an auto writer. In addition to online publications such as Car Talk, John's work has appeared in print in dozens of American newspapers, and he provides reviews to many vehicle shopping sites.

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Toyota RAV4 vs Honda CR-V: Which Is the Right Crossover for You?

Toyota RAV4 vs Honda CRV

The Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V are the vehicles that created the two-row family crossover segment. Many generations later, they have been refined and polished to provide a buyer with exceptional value, driving satisfaction, reliability, and safety. However, they both have very different personalities. The…

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Toyota 4Runner: 5 Top Competitors & Alternatives For 2023

Toyota 4Runner Alternatives

The Toyota 4Runner is a much-loved five or seven-passenger SUV. The rugged 4Runner has built a solid reputation for reliability, durability, and quality. The 4Runner can be a family vehicle or an overlander. The 4Runner really occupies two segments. First, it competes with vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler.…

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What Is a CVT Transmission (& Should You Avoid Them)?

What is CVT

If you're shopping for a new commuter car or crossover, you may have found that the model you favor comes with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). You may also have heard some bad rumors about CVTs and been warned off of them by your cousin’s brother’s friend. We have compared CVTs to traditional…

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Best AWD Vehicles Under $30K [5 Options]

Best AWD Vehicles Under 30k

Finding the best AWD vehicles under $30K requires searching through a lot of options. AWD is valued for better traction in bad weather and improved handling. Our list includes top sedans and SUVs within this budget, factoring in delivery fees but not dealer adjustments. Research from IIHS and HLDI also shows…

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Ford Bronco vs. Ford Bronco Sport: Which Bronco Is Right for You?

Ford Bronco vs Ford Bronco Sport

The Ford Bronco is back. One of the iconic names in SUV lore, the all-new Bronco and Bronco Sport are among the most off-road-capable vehicles on the planet. More importantly, the product line is so broad, anyone seeking a two-row SUV with serious off-road capability should have no problem finding the right…

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Ford Ranger vs Nissan Frontier: The Right Midsize Truck For You

Ford Ranger vs Nissan Frontier

The Ford Ranger and Nissan Frontier are two great midsize pickup trucks that have just recently been updated. Each of them gives the class-leading Toyota Tacoma a run for its money. We tested the 2021 Ford Ranger back to back with the all-new 2022 Nissan Frontier to uncover the personalities, strengths, and…

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Best Vehicles for Uber and Lyft [Top Ranked Models]

Best Vehicles Uber Lyft

Rideshare drivers need a dependable, affordable, fuel-efficient vehicle that maximizes their income per mile and per day. While our staff includes multiple vehicle experts, we are not the top experts with regard to rideshare. So we reached out to Jesse Rudavsky*, a full-time rideshare driver since late 2014.…

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Best Used Commuter Vehicles

Best Used Commuter Car

Commuters trust their vehicles to be reliable, fuel-efficient, safe, and comfortable during mundane slogs in traffic. These are the attributes that we look for in a best commuter vehicle as well. We won’t dwell on the size and shape of these vehicles, but we will offer commuters a selection from which to…

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Best Electric SUVs: Which Has the Best Range?

Best Electric SUV

The electric vehicle tsunami is about to hit. As we stand today, the marketplace already has some fantastic two-row crossover sport utility vehicles. Our list will focus on how well these vehicles perform as electric vehicles. We will also evaluate these EVs based on cargo volume, spare tire status,…

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Most Reliable Pickup Trucks [Winners in Each Size]

Most Reliable Trucks

Reliability is an essential factor in anyone’s vehicle buying decision. However, many trucks serve as work vehicles, and uptime means revenue; downtime means lost earnings. Every truck manufacturer in America advertises the reliability, durability, and toughness of their trucks. Based on our analysis, two…

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