With off-roading becoming big business for the major auto manufacturers in recent years—especially Ford, Ram, GMC, and Chevy—there’s been an upswing in the availability of off-road trims. Chevy, in particular, has been ramping up its competitive edge with off-road trim availability across the Silverado and Colorado. Of course, newer off-road trims mean there’s also a […]
Month: February 2024
Do Mazda’s New e-Skyactiv Powertrains Herald a New Era of Performance Vehicles?
“Revolutionary, “evolutionary,” and “groundbreaking” are a few of the words often thrown around to build up hype for a new foray into performance engineering in the automotive world. The final product doesn’t always live up to the hype when there are too many superlatives used leading up to the release. Suffice it to say, the […]
Does the 2024 Explorer ST Live Up to the Legacy?
When Ford unveiled the sixth generation of the Explorer for the 2020 model year, it included new options that established a fresh tone for the classic midsize SUV. Part off-road vehicle, part suburban family shuttle, and part race car, the Ford Explorer ST immediately made its presence felt in the “hot rod SUV” niche. It […]
Exploring Jeep’s Arsenal of 4×4 Options
Xerox, jacuzzi, lava lamp, popsicle, and Jeep. What do these words have in common? While each is technically a protected trademark owned by a specific brand, these words have become generic terms used to describe entire categories of products. In many parts of the world, the Jeep name has become so synonymous with off-road excellence […]
Here Are 10 Used Ultra-Luxury Cars That Are Way More Affordable Than You Imagined
There are some cars we dream about driving, maybe even owning, when we’re young…very young. We daydream about the big V8, the rare V10, or the always elusive V12, and we get lost in the thoughts about the high-end luxury features and status-emitting exteriors attached to certain car brands. By the time we hit the […]
Clash of the Soft-Roaders: Ford Bronco Sport vs. the Competition
There’s nothing more satisfying than embarking on an epic adventure. Just the thought of it makes your palms sweat with anticipation of what’s in store for you off-road. For those who have the thrill of exploration coursing through their veins, it’s only natural to be captivated by rugged off-roaders like the Wrangler and Raptor models. […]