The Chevy Tahoe is one of the best-known SUVs of the 21st century. Introduced in 1995 as a successor to the Blazer and a slightly shorter version of the legendary Suburban, it’s known as a vehicle that can be just about anything: a family vehicle, a heavy-duty tow vehicle, or an off-roader. However, despite sharing […]
Finding the Road Back: Nissan’s Quiet Reinvention
Nissan has held a very special place in my heart for as long as I can remember. In my childhood years of gaming, I was always drawn to the Nissan Silvia, the Z-cars, and that iconic Calsonic R32 Skyline. My first car was an S13, and now, almost 20 years later, I still can’t seem […]
Unleashing the Beast: Is the F-150 Lobo the Street Truck We’ve Been Waiting For?
Although not as popular as they were in the mid-to-late 20th century, street trucks remain a beloved subset of the massive pickup truck market. Many automakers released street truck versions of their most famous nameplates well into the 2000s, including the Ford F-150 SVT Lightning, Dodge Ram SRT-10, and Chevrolet SSR. However, these straight-from-the-factory street […]
The Return of Ford Racing: Inside the Ford Performance Rebrand
Since its earliest days, the Ford Motor Company has been synonymous with motorsports and going fast. Ford is to racing as apple pie is to vanilla ice cream. They belong together. On September 4, 2025, Ford made that official to anyone who might still doubt their commitment, rebranding its “Ford Performance” division as “Ford Racing.” […]
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N: Proof That the Electric Future Still Has a Pulse
A unique kind of magic happens when a car surprises you, when you drop the accelerator and feel something raw, mechanical, and emotional connect straight to your gut. That feeling used to belong exclusively to combustion engines: the roar of the revs, the slight vibrations in the shifter, and the tactile rush of a perfectly […]
Who Is Czinger, and How Is the 21C Changing the Hypercar Game?
Plenty of new names have popped up on the hypercar scene in recent years, including Koenigsegg and Hennessey. Some established themselves along heavyweights like McLaren and Lamborghini, while others ended up being a blip on the radar. All have worked to push the limits of what is possible with an automobile. Perhaps no manufacturer, though, […]
Is the Corvette ZR1X a Hypercar? Putting the Debate to Rest
With the 2026 Corvette ZR1X, an absolutely marvelous piece of machinery, Chevrolet has introduced what can effectively be called a new and true American hypercar. It’s one of the most advanced vehicles from the company, maybe the most advanced Chevy ever. Never mind the hybrid electric all-wheel drive, which is impressive enough—the performance is out […]
Silverado 1500 ZR2 vs Silverado 2500 HD ZR2
For decades, the Z71 was the undisputed king of Chevy off-roading. Now, there’s a new model atop the throne. Originally an option package for midsize trucks and SUVs, the ZR2 came to the Colorado in 2017. Then, for 2022, the ZR2 graduated to full-size status, officially being added to the Silverado lineup as its flagship […]
Earned, Not Given: Jeep’s Trail Rated Badge
Look closely the next time a Jeep vehicle pulls up to you at a red light. In addition to the seven-slot grille and timeless utilitarian design, you may notice a badge that sets these models apart from the rest: Trail Rated. It isn’t something that’s printed and slapped onto every Jeep that rolls off the […]
What Happened to All the Electric Sports Cars?
We seem to be missing something. If you recall, way back to the beginning of the era in which car manufacturers made their all-electric promises, we were told there were going to be all sorts of electric cars in the coming years. It seemed like announcements were coming almost daily. Tesla, Rivian, Ford, and Chevy […]
Why Aren’t There Terrain Modes on Used Jeep Wranglers?
There are many different reasons to look for a used Jeep Wrangler for sale, including a desire to get into the Jeep lifestyle (wave and all) or an interest in an impressive off-road machine. Let’s go with the second option, and say someone is interested in a pre-owned Wrangler to get an SUV they can […]
Clone Wars: The Best One-Make Racing Series and Why They Matter
There’s something in our soul that craves speed and competition. The Romans were racing chariots around the Colosseum in the first century BC. In 1875, horses began thundering down the track at Churchill Downs. NASCAR’s roots were planted in the 1940s among thrill seekers and moonshiners. Add in countless other examples, and it’s clear that […]
When Eight Cylinders Aren’t Enough: V10 Vehicles You Can Afford
The 2000s were a golden era of automotive engineering, when fuel efficiency took a backseat to raw power and symphonic exhaust notes drew sighs of appreciation and anticipation, automakers pushed the boundaries of cylinder counts. It was an era of excess in the engine realm, with brands like Lamborghini, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, and others, teasing […]
2025 Colorado vs 2005 Silverado 1500: How Modern Midsize Trucks Now Rival Older Full-Size Trucks
For decades, conventional wisdom about trucks has been simple: if you want a pickup truck that delivers all-around capability for job sites, off-roading, and on-roading alike, you get a light-duty full-size truck. Commonly referred to as 1500 series trucks (or the F-150 in the case of Ford), these trucks are the standard for versatility among […]
Click, Click, Vroom: An Inside Look at Paddle Shifters and What Makes Them Click
Imagine yourself in the driver’s seat, cruising down a winding mountain road. A sharp curve is approaching, but you’re more than prepared to handle it. Effortlessly, you reach behind the steering wheel with your left hand and pull the paddle toward you. There’s a light, satisfying click as the transmission downshifts, and your RPMs begin […]
Eight of the Most Interesting and Unique Used Trucks Out There
One of the great things about the used vehicle market is that there’s a vast range of options out there, from simple sedans to crazy trucks kitted out with all kinds of aftermarket goodies. Someone looking at used trucks for sale can find a ton of great pickups for getting around town each day or […]
Painting Over the Problem: Two-Tone Fatigue and What Enthusiasts Actually Want
When Nissan released the newest Z car, I had an early opportunity to check it out. The display model they had brought was a hypnotizing blue color that drew my eye. The body lines flowed so much better in person than they had in the release photos. My gaze followed the racing stripes up the […]
Getting More From Your Engine Oil: A Deep-Dive for Drivers Who Live at Redline
Oil becomes more than a maintenance interval for drivers who push their engines beyond the average commute. It becomes a tuning tool. Whether it’s high-revving track sessions, heavy-duty towing, or sustained highway pulls, demanding conditions place a unique strain on internal components. Factory recommendations are built around average use cases, not enthusiasts running wide-open throttle […]
HEMI or Hurricane? A Battle for Supremacy in the 2026 Ram 1500
Rumors of the HEMI’s demise have been greatly exaggerated, but can it compete with the Ram 1500’s new Hurricane engine? Fans of the iconic V8 mourned when Ram announced the HEMI’s retirement after the 2024 model year, but a combination of factors has brought the engine back as an optional upgrade for the 2026 Ram […]
Designing an Elevated Driving Experience With the New Honda Prelude
What do you get when you combine the Honda Civic’s award-winning hybrid engine with the Civic Type R’s innovative suspension? The answer is the Honda Prelude, a sporty new coupe that steps in to fill the hole left by the dearly departed two-door versions of the brand’s Civic and Accord models. This sport compact actually […]