Fans of the Ford Bronco Sport, Ford’s subcompact SUV, and its little sibling, the off-road-ready Bronco Sport, might have noticed something new in the 2024 lineup: a colorful throwback to the 1970s. For the 2024 model year, Ford announced the release of the retro-looking Free Wheeling trim. (Just so those looking for a Ford Bronco […]
Year: 2023
The 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD: Which Model Is Right for You?
The Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra have a long history, dating back more than two decades of being built on a shared platform. You could argue that the trucks share even greater familial bonds through the C/K era of trucks, but in terms of their own individual nameplates being produced from two different brands, the […]
Off-Roading and High-End Luxury Combine in the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500
There are several reasons why someone purchases a pickup truck. As the most versatile vehicle to ever roll off the assembly line, the uses, and purposes that consumers utilize the pickup for are just about as numerous as the makes and models that are available on the marketplace. Of all the brands set to release […]
People Are Going Off-Grid Thanks to Chevy Trucks
When searching for a Chevy Silverado for sale, you’ll see plenty of models and lots of talk about their towing, hauling, and getting through your daily drive. You know, basic truck stuff. But the Silverado isn’t just a truck to some–it has become their home. You read that right; people have begun taking “van life” […]
The Perfection of Performance: Evaluating the 2023 Toyota Tundra
There’s something about the pickup truck that makes it one of the most exciting vehicles on the market. Perhaps it’s because it remains one of the most versatile options when it comes to transportation. Even in its formative years, it proved to be adept at handling heavy workloads and maintaining infrastructure from coast to coast. […]
What Kind of Future Do PHEVs Have?
If someone could predict the future of the auto industry with perfect accuracy, then they’d stand to make a generous fortune on the stock market. No one really has that kind of clairvoyance, however, and anyone who tells you they do is trying to sell you something or get you to subscribe to their podcast. […]
Rating Jeep Gladiator Years for Off-Road Domination
Merriam-Webster defines a gladiator as “a person engaging in a fight to the death as public entertainment for ancient Romans” or “a trained fighter.” I started this off like I’m writing a middle school book report for one simple reason: the Jeep Gladiator can be considered a trained fighter, taking on the harshest and most […]
The New Benchmark in Touring Bikes: The 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide
What does Harley-Davidson represent in the motorcycle industry? Most people immediately think of rebelliousness and outlaws clad in leather. It is an image that Harley-Davidson embraced in the 1970s and still hasn’t shed that skin decades later. Rebelliousness is so ingrained in the Harley-Davidson brand that it is nearly impossible to believe an ad campaign […]
Strong, Innovative, and Luxurious: The 2023 Ford F-250 Limited
The F-Series has been the best-selling truck in America for decades, embodying the “Built Ford Tough” motto generation after generation. But what’s the secret behind the truck’s success? Ford owners know it’s not a secret, at least not when looking at a Ford F-250 for sale. The 2023 F-250 is so much more than a […]
Go Ahead, Crank It Up: Pre-Owned Truck Models With Great Stereo/Infotainment Systems
There are a lot of important factors to consider when you’re shopping for a used truck. You want something with a formidable powertrain, the ability to pull and transport cargo, and something that’s not going to rack up a considerable amount of repair bills. All of these are the basic items that many consumers look […]
Hitting the Trails with Room to Spare: Chevy’s Best Off-Road Ready SUVs
The rush of excitement that one feels when they get the chance to leave the pavement and follow the path less traveled is precisely why so many individuals gravitate towards the rough and tumble world of off-roading. Several years ago, having an off-road-ready vehicle meant taking something and modifying it with custom wheels, roll bars, […]
Are We Hearing a Last Call For HEMI Engines?
HEMI fans, I’ve got bad news for you. The engine you love is dead, sorry ‘bout it. Last year, Stellantis—the parent company of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Wagoneer, and many more—finally unveiled the Hurricane engine that had been in the works for a long time. Whether or not it has lived up to the hype […]
The Ford Explorer Changed the Game; Now the ST Trim Rewrites the Rulebook
Seeing an SUV driving around town or cruising down the highway isn’t uncommon today. After all, it’s become the most popular method of transportation and the ideal choice for both the average and family-oriented consumer. And while it might be impossible to pinpoint the exact moment that launched its upward trajectory in popularity, there’s no […]
Ranked: The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500’s Best Tech Features
While raw power was once the end-all, be-all in the pickup segment, technology features have become increasingly important as of late. A new generation of modern, tech-savvy drivers aren’t content to settle for the reliable pickups of yesteryear, and are increasingly demanding all the bells and whistles that have made their way into other popular […]
Taking Your SUV Off-Road? Start Here With the Right Mods
With more off-road-focused vehicles hitting the market each year, today’s SUVs have never been more capable when it comes to enjoying a little off-road fun. From Chevy’s Z71 trims complete with skid plates, tow hooks, and all-terrain tires to GMC’s AT4 series offered with improved approach angles and a height-adjustable air suspension as standard fare, […]
Where Do They Get Those Model Names?
If you are anything like me, then you tend to have just enough free time to sit around and wonder things like, “Where do car companies get the names of their models?” That is a great question, and there is no overarching answer because it all depends on the vehicle and the name. Sometimes they […]
Silly Name, Serious Results: Exploring Old Man Emu Products
The off-road pickup segment has exploded in recent years, leading automakers to introduce several intriguing new models that cater to the niche. Take Toyota, for example—drivers in the market for a new Toyota Tacoma for sale now have seven distinct trims to choose from, including three ready-made off-road trims in the TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, […]
Just How Cool Was the 2003 Nissan 350Z?
Two decades on, there’s still something to be said about the Nissan 350Z. Yes, the 350Z and 370Z have been replaced by the simply-named Nissan Z. While everyone is enamored with the latest and greatest, though, sometimes it’s important to go back and look at some of the groundbreaking steps taken to get to where […]
Silverado 2500 HD ZR2 vs Ford F-250 Tremor: A Battle of the Heavy-Duty Off-Road Trims
How do you classify a three-quarter-ton pickup that can jump dunes, conquer rocks, and wreck forest trails by kicking up more dirt than Mount Semeru can kick lava into the sky? Tradition says you should pack that awesomeness into overly generous trims and slap a cool name on them. So when you want some super-beefy […]
5 Pickup Truck Driver Stats That Will Surprise You
Many people have their own ideas of who a pickup truck driver is. It’s not your neutral vehicle like a mid-size sedan or compact SUV. When was the last time you heard anyone make assumptions about someone for driving a Chevy Malibu? You can’t think of it, can you? But here’s the thing: Trucks are […]