For over 20 years, the sport bike market has been flagging. According to the most recent IIHS data, the percentage of registered US motorcycles classified as sport bikes fell from 7.1% in 2002 to as low as 4.9% in 2020. Despite a recent mini-surge, it still only sits at 5.1% as of 2023, the latest […]
Off-Roading Made Easy With Our Checklist and Top Picks
For many drivers, choosing a used car for sale simply comes down to getting from point A to point B as efficiently and comfortably as possible. This leads many to prioritize fuel economy, convenience features, modern safety, and infotainment technology. That equation starts to change when you look at the journey, not the destination, as […]
What Is the Tacoma TRD PreRunner, Anyway?
The Toyota Tacoma is famous for having many trims and packages to choose from. The current lineup includes eight standalone trims, many of which are geared toward off-roaders or branded with the TRD (Toyota Racing Development) moniker. A trim that shares both traits is the TRD PreRunner, which was introduced as part of the Tacoma’s […]
American Supercars Unlock a New World Of Performance Potential
There’s no strict set of regulations that separate a supercar from the average high-performance model, but like any work of art, you know it when you see it. If we were to lay down some basic guidelines, we would say that a modern supercar needs to be able to offer a top speed of over […]
Embracing Two-Wheeled Power: Four Japanese Liter Bikes That Ride On
Motorcycle enthusiasts like me undoubtedly remember the Japanese liter bike “horsepower wars” waged from the 1990s to the late 2000s. Although the superbike era unofficially began in the early 1970s with the Honda CB750 and Kawasaki Z1 900, it shifted into high gear (pardon the pun) surrounding the turn of the century. The economy was […]
Coming to the Grid: A Round-Up of New Brands in Formula One
Change is inevitable on the Formula One circuit. There were times when fans thought Mercedes domination would go on forever or that we’d never see a day without Lotus and Brabham on the track. Admittedly, the days are long gone of seemingly half a dozen teams springing up or folding in a calendar year and […]
Going Off the Beaten Path With the 2025 Frontier PRO-4X
When it comes to off-roading, Nissan might not be the first name that comes to some people’s minds. But since the Nissan Frontier for sale was inflated from a compact to a midsize pickup in 2005, it has established itself as a dependable truck that can do a little of everything, including driving over the […]
How Much Can You Tow With a 2025 Grand Cherokee?
One of the reasons for buying a large SUV has long been the ability to tow trailers, small campers, and other equipment. Even if someone is trying to get away from it all, they usually have toys they want to bring with them. The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee has found its way to North American […]
The Ford Escape Is Packing a Sporty Secret
In today’s car market, $32,000 doesn’t amount to much. That sort of cash would cover the closing costs, repairs, and moving fees for a new house, a minor heart surgery, or the Princess Diana-themed “Crowning a Lady” package at The Drake luxury hotel in Chicago, but it’s a pretty modest budget when you’re shopping for […]
Slower Pace, Better Race? How Some Recent Changes Could Upend the Motorsport World
We tend to think of professional sports as the ultimate example of “survival of the fittest,” where winners and losers are determined solely by their performance on the playing field, but that’s not really the case. Most major sports tend to have some sort of built-in rules designed to promote parity. In the U.S., this […]
Ford Bronco Stroppes, Drops Wildtrak, and Rolls On With New Off-Road Trim
Limited edition vehicles give automakers the perfect excuse to honor a legendary model, celebrate an anniversary, or recognize an important historical figure. The last approach is particularly popular with companies naming their cars after former racing champs (McLaren Senna, GMA T.50s Niki Lauda), a pioneering patriarch (Ferrari Enzo), family members (Lotus Elise, Ferrari Dino), and, […]
Inside Ford’s Plans to Stop Building “Boring” Cars and Be the “Porsche of Off-Road”
Swing by your local Ford dealer today, and it’s hard to miss the fact that the automaker is courting the off-road enthusiast demographic. There are rugged SUVs and pickups of all shapes and sizes in the lineup already, and if Ford CEO Jim Farley is to be believed, this trend won’t be dying down any […]
Finding Sasquatch on the Used Lot: Built Wild Dreams in a Bronco
I remember the first time I ventured off the pavement in my Jeep Wrangler and the sense of adventure that overwhelmed me as I followed a caravan of Tacomas and 4Runners blazing the trail ahead. I thought I was hooked then, but that feeling intensified when Ford announced the Bronco’s return. As an adventurer and […]
Ducati Makes an Off-Road Splash with the Desmo450 MX
Ever since Ducati introduced its first motorcycle in 1950, the Italian company has been known for sleek, powerful machines that are equally at home on the track and the road. After three-quarters of a century, Ducati is running as strong as ever. In 2024, they swept the manufacturer’s titles in the MotoGP Grand Prix, FIM […]
The 2024 Charger Daytona: A History Lesson That Embraces the Future
The muscle car segment enters a new era with the debut of the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona. While muscle cars have long served as a platform for V8 evangelism, the Daytona represents the dawn of an all-new, all-electric age in the historically gas-powered segment. With the ability to produce up to 670 hp and 627 […]
Tracking 30 Years of Off-Road Innovation In the Honda Passport
They say everything that’s old is new again, and as we kick off 2025, that certainly seems hard to deny. From prequels and reboots to retro fashion and more, today’s pop culture is firmly infused with a sense of nostalgia. Whether it comes down to a matter of familiarity and comfort or an effort to […]
The Coolest Used Chevy Trucks
Chevy has built its reputation as a brand by offering a series of vehicles that are built to last, providing drivers with an affordable way to get the task done. This is especially true of Chevy’s lineup of pickup trucks. For over 100 years, Chevy has built trucks that are known for their exceptional capability […]
Is the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser the New Face of Efficient Off-Roading?
In this modern age where SUVs are becoming more efficient and using technology to improve fuel economy while still emphasizing performance, the Land Cruiser might become the new face of eco-friendly off-roading. A Toyota Land Cruiser for sale just might be the hottest item of the current model year, surpassing the domestic brands that have […]
The Coolest New Supercars of 2025
The word “supercar” is enough to make plenty of mouths drool—including mine. Ever since the 1966 Lamborghini Miura unofficially launched the segment, exotic cars have offered mind-melting power, handling, and style to those who can afford them (maybe someday I’ll join that list). The best part is that more supercars come along all the time […]
The Good, the Rad, and the Muddy: GMC Off-Road Power Rankings
Off-road trims have become an increasingly popular way for automakers to spice up an existing SUV or pickup, but few brands can match the sheer scope of the GMC lineup. This comes as little surprise when you consider GMC’s unique approach to the market, with the automaker eschewing the typical sedans, coupes, and hatchbacks in […]