When Kawasaki announced in 2016 that it was discontinuing the Z800, it didn’t make a lot of waves. Although the successor to the Z750 had received good reviews for its versatile performance and comfort, it was just four years old and already outshined by other mid-level bikes like the Triumph Street Triple R. As it […]
You may be wondering why Ford gave an electric vehicle the Mustang name. I mean, is an EV really deserving of such an honor? The Mustang is an industry icon, paving the way for other performance cars to emerge, so there’s no way a battery-electric vehicle can compete with a legend—right? Well, of course, these […]
Since 2010, Ford’s F-150 Raptor has been the apex predator in the world of off-road pickups. From its high-output twin-turbo V6 (or the 720-horsepower supercharged V8 found in the high-performance Raptor R) to the upgraded suspension with FOX internal bypass dampers and rear coil springs, there’s no mistaking the Raptor for any other F-150 model. […]
Over the century-plus history of the brand, Chevy has produced more than its fair share of exciting vehicles. Whether it’s eight generations of the famous Corvette, classic full-size cars like the Chevelle and Bel Air, or its fleet of trucks and SUVs, the Chevy name is synonymous with generating buzz among drivers and passengers every […]
Do you think that winter’s arrival is the end of your off-roading adventures for several months? On the contrary, the fun has just begun. Snow wheeling has become a common way for 4×4 aficionados to test their limits, braving the cold weather and the large white blanket covering the trails. Think of it as snowmobiling […]
Most drivers don’t expect to meet a celebrity when they’re browsing used cars for sale, but a trip to your local Chevy dealer could put you behind the wheel of a Hollywood icon. The Chevy Camaro is no stranger to the silver screen, appearing in countless television shows and movies over its 58 years on […]
Serious off-roaders need more than a run-of-the-mill SUV or tricked-out crossover. They demand the best combination of power, suspension, body design, and tech to get them across rough terrain. This is especially true of rock crawlers, dune bashers, and competitive off-roaders who constantly face the worst Mother Nature and course designers can offer. To this […]
Every year, we take note of all of the great motorcycles that were either released or updated for the current model year and pick one of them to be our Motorcycle of the Nation. But what does it mean for a bike to win this award? Well, it’s not necessarily the most groundbreaking or expensive […]
As we look back on the new and refreshed models of 2024, there were quite a few options designed to appeal to enthusiasts. The sports car world saw the introduction of models like the Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Nissan Z NISMO, and Chevy Corvette E-Ray, while the lineup of new adventure vehicles included the likes […]
What were you doing in 1991? Arnold Schwarzenegger coined “Hasta la vista, baby,” and a young Macaulay Culkin taught six-year-olds like me what to do when left home alone during Christmas. Friday nights were planned around television lineups featuring a young, suspenders-wearing Urkel, a home improvement show with grunts demanding “more power,” and a fresh […]
Have you ever been to a Honda dealer, seen the HPD emblem on a vehicle, and wondered what it stood for? Racing enthusiasts will likely clue you in on its meaning straight away. HPD stands for “Honda Performance Development,” and it has been the high-octane arm of the brand here in America for decades. Most […]
A wise man once said, “In many ways, the work of a critic is easy… We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and to read,” and he wasn’t wrong. Negative criticism is fun to write, and seeing someone taken down a peg—particularly when they deserve it—is fun to read, but that doesn’t […]
While many early hybrid models prized efficiency above all else, the segment has come a long way over the last two decades. Today’s hybrids can match or even exceed their gas-powered counterparts in terms of performance. That’s certainly the case when it comes to the new Honda Civic Hybrid for sale, which joins the lineup […]
Hardcore off-roaders already have the dates from November 29th to December 9th circled on their calendars. That’s when the 27th annual Rainforest Challenge Grand Final will bring participants from around the globe together in Malaysia for an event that tests humans and machines in equal measure. Named one of the world’s toughest off-road events, it […]
Drivers are always drawn to the latest models on the streets, but what about the old geezers of the automotive industry? After all, vehicles that are even just a year old are considered used goods, but that doesn’t make them any less capable of completing challenging tasks. In fact, they can often do it better […]
When I say I like my tea hot, I mean nearly boiling, and that’s the temperature of the rumors going around about Cadillac releasing a V-Series badged Cadillac LYRIQ for sale. Do I think the rumor could be even remotely true? Well, dear reader, let’s roll up our sleeves and dig through the details to […]
The GMC Acadia’s AT4 trim turns the already-capable SUV into a competent off-road contender. While it might not be able to achieve some of the rock-crawling, dune-bashing feats of off-road strength one might experience behind the wheel of a dedicated body-on-frame adventure rig, it’s still a standout in the crossover class. The advantages of the […]
While other forms of motorsports rely on highly specialized race cars that are virtually unusable outside of a track, rally cars must handle a wide range of road conditions and are commonly based on street-going vehicles. In fact, most of them are even street-legal and transit open road sections between the special stages where they […]
You’re probably aware that Mercedes-Benz is one of those brands that exudes top-level luxury. I mean, there aren’t too many luxury automakers out there with such an esteemed reputation, and when it comes to some of its most famous models, I’m sure you’ve heard of them. Maybach, G-Wagon, AMG…the list goes on. Even if you […]
For quite some time now, the Japanese dual-sport market over 300cc has been a bit of a Jurassic Park; all of the options were either full-on adventure bikes or had a design that has remained unchanged since before smartphones were invented. The only exception was the Honda CRF450RL, but since it is basically a street-legal […]
