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 […]
Month: November 2024
There’s Nothing Soft About the GMC Acadia AT4
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 […]
What Can WRC-Winning Manufacturers Bring to the World of Enthusiast EVs?
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 […]
The Most Iconic Mercedes-Benz Models of the 21st Century
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 […]
Paging Dr. Z: The New 2025 DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM Make the Suzuki DR-Z Smarter
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 […]
Yamaha’s Fascinating, Little-Known History of Making Car Engines
When I say “Yamaha,” there are a few things you might think of. One may be the world’s largest musical instrument manufacturer, churning out everything from pianos and guitars to drumsticks. Another is the audio company that, among other things, developed the first successful digital synthesizer and the first CD recorder. If you’re reading CarLifeNation, […]
The Ram 1500 HEMI: The History of a Historic Truck
If you’re a fan of trucks, you’ve likely heard of the Ram 1500. Seeing one drive down the road is an everyday occurrence for most of us. There are a lot of trucks on the market, but Ram always tends to stick out for good reasons. Its affordability, durability, and towing capacity make it hard […]
Heavy-Duty Showdown: Comparing the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 and 3500
As the pickup segment has grown in popularity, it’s also become a little watered down. There’s nothing wrong with the new generation of light-duty models that focus on efficiency, comfort, and luxury, but the influx of smaller trucks—especially unibody models like the Ford Maverick, Hyundai Santa Cruz, and Honda Ridgeline—threatens to dilute the segment’s reputation […]