Electric motorcycles are nothing new, with the first prototype models hitting the streets as far back as 1919. While they’ve never overtaken traditional gas-powered models, they have become their own in recent years. Major brands like Kawasaki, Ducati, BMW, Triumph, and Harley-Davidson’s new Livewire offshoot are making steady inroads alongside ambitious startups like Zero, Energica, […]
Have you ever wondered if the great American car manufacturers like Ford offer international markets any gems they withhold from us? Well, maybe you hadn’t before, but now you’re thinking about it. And we can tell you that Ford has kept a treasure from us: the Everest. The Everest is a rugged midsize SUV. You […]
There are off-roaders, and then there are off-roaders—people whose idea of a normal weekend is trekking through the Appalachian Mountains or diving headlong into mud, bogs, and swamps. When these folks go to their local Jeep dealer in search of a new ride, not just any old off-road vehicle will do; not just any old […]
Chevy’s ZR2 trim is bestowed on vehicles that are at the top of their off-roading game. We are lucky enough to live in a world in which there is not just a single vehicle wearing the ZR2 name badge. Instead, we have an entire ZR2 family of performance vehicles to consider. No longer must we […]
From what I’ve seen, few folks are as passionate about their vehicles as truck owners. It makes sense to me: people with trucks often depend on them to be able to get their jobs done and need to know they can count on them day after day. Even if you’re someone who has a truck […]
Learning how to drive a stick shift can feel intimidating. While many automotive enthusiasts sing the gospel of the manual transmission and the extra control it gives you as you get your kicks on the open road, the majority of drivers these days have only ever driven automatic. Being curious about learning to drive stick […]
The SS moniker has long been used to designate a high-performance model from the Chevrolet brand. The SS stands for Super Sport, and it’s been used off and on throughout the history of the automaker for various cars, trucks, and now SUVs. The SS signature was first used all the way back in 1961, but […]
If you’re even slightly interested in the idea of off-roading, you can’t help but drool over the Ford F-150 Raptor. The beefy Raptor set off a trend of factory-built off-road-ready trucks that are so big and powerful that it’s hard to talk about them without sounding like a carnival barker, ushering enthusiasts in with specially-tuned […]
After an iconic 57-year run, the Dodge Charger took its final lap at the end of 2023. The Charger carved out quite a following during its time on the market, boldly tweaking an established formula to become one of America’s favorite muscle cars. After a brief hiatus between 1987 and 2006, the Charger was reintroduced […]
Once the odometer finally ticked over the final mile of its recommended break-in period, it was time to finally take CarLifeNation’s new 2024 test car out for a joyride to see what it really feels like with its full capabilities unlocked. Unfortunately, winter has plagued our New England headquarters, so we weren’t able to fully […]
Motorsport success has been part of the Chevy story since the automaker’s earliest days; in fact, it’s literally in Chevy’s DNA. While other major American automakers have long had a presence in the racing world, Chevy takes the pursuit personally. Browse the list of past Indianapolis 500 winners, and one name will stick out when […]
Jeeps are made to take on anything, especially the Wrangler and Gladiator. Since the Jeep brand became popular among civilians in the 1940s, it’s largely been associated with literally driving over the river and through the woods. Back in the 1980s, the Jeep Scrambler CJ-8 was an elongated version of the popular Jeep CJ-7, with […]
Toyota has built up a strong reputation over the years as the go-to brand for reliable, long-running vehicles. For one such vehicle, which has continued to build out its legacy as an absolute anvil, you should check out the Toyota 4Runner for sale. The bulletproof reliability of the 4Runner is found throughout its design intentions […]
Today’s trucks are bigger and more imposing than ever, but few have the credentials to back up their aggressive appearance. That’s certainly not the case with Chevy’s midsize off-road monster in the Colorado ZR2 Bison. Born out of a collaboration between Chevy and the off-road and overland vehicle parts and accessories wizards at American Expedition […]
The next-generation Dodge Charger has been officially revealed, and in a surprise announcement, it’s getting a gasoline engine option in addition to an all-electric powertrain. While only the electric Charger Daytona will be available for the 2024 model year, next year we will see the gasoline-powered Charger Sixpack, with the––you guessed it––six-cylinder Hurricane engine under […]
It’s been a long time coming, but Toyota finally did it: they’re paying homage to one of the most iconic iterations of their hot hatch models from the 1980s: the AE86 Sprinter Trueno. Only this time, the legendary livery and design is now attached to the Toyota GR86, appropriately called the GR86 Trueno Edition. It […]
