Several car companies out there with racing divisions or brands have become legendary within the auto industry: Ford has its Ford Performance (formerly Team RS), Chevy has Chevrolet Performance, and Toyota has its Toyota Racing Development (TRD). When you see a TRD model, you know that you’re looking at something special—something that’s been engineered to […]
Author: Greg Wiesen
With a BA in English and a love of all things riding on four wheels (or six wheels if we’re talking about a dually, and you know we are), Greg Wiesen took the automotive journalism field by storm thanks to his dynamic writing style and ability to articulate the unintelligible. For more than a decade, Greg has lent his skills to writing about a wide range of topics, but exploring the latest cars, trucks, and SUVs has become his true passion. Now, if he could just convince Lamborghini to send him a Countach in exchange for a review, everything would be perfect.
Why the Corvette Stingray Is a Great Car for Sci-Fi Fans
The automotive industry is home to countless vehicles across various brands that have lots to offer drivers from all different walks of life, no matter what they may be interested in. Different drivers want different things out of a car when it comes to size, performance, and features. However, there is one thing that all […]
How Adventurous Is the Jeep Compass Trailhawk?
There’s no denying that Jeep is essentially synonymous with “adventure,” or at least the adventurous spirit of a vehicle designed to take you just about anywhere. That being said, not all Jeep vehicles are necessarily designed for leaving civilization behind and taking you on the road less traveled. There are plenty of models you might […]
Why Do People Keep Coming Back for the Escalade?
There’s no denying that the auto industry has been taken over by SUVs and crossovers the over last couple of decades, which means there’s a crazy amount of different models out there. Within such an arguably overloaded landscape, it’s difficult for any particular SUV to stand out and make a name for itself, yet the […]
How the Badlands Trim Elevates the Ford Bronco
The Ford Bronco is one of the most impressive off-road SUVs on the market, delivering remarkable performance and trail-ready capability that leaves just about every other vehicle in its dust. Even though the standard Bronco has a lot of impressive features, there are numerous trims available for you to choose from at your local Ford […]
How Does the Nissan Z Compare to the Camaro?
Full disclosure: I was very tempted to name this piece, “Nissan Z and Chevy Camaro, How Do They Compar-o?” but sense and reason won out in the end. Now that’s out of the way, let’s talk about sports cars because it’s one area in which the auto industry is always pushing the envelope and creating […]
Has Chevy Become an SUV Company?
One of the things that Chevy fans can enjoy when it comes to the lineup of their favorite manufacturer is that it includes a wide selection of different vehicles. While Chevy still has a massive lineup, the actual types of vehicles they offer have dwindled in recent years. There was a time several years ago […]
Are Luxury Trucks Really Luxurious?
The word “luxury” gets thrown around a lot in the auto industry. For one thing, it’s an easy way to describe a lot of related concepts (high-quality materials, attention to detail in construction, great comfort features, stylish design, etc.) without getting bogged down in too many details. For another thing, it’s also a bit of […]
GMC Sierra: Diesel’s Last Stand
Diesel engines in light-duty or half-ton pickups are a bit of a contentious issue, with a fair amount of debate on either side of the argument. No matter where you fall on this subject, however, the industry and auto market is making a clear statement: diesel is for heavy-duty only. At least, that’s what most […]
For More Than 20 Years Ford Has Helped Drivers Escape the Ordinary
The Ford lineup has always been about delivering fantastic vehicles that meet the needs of drivers, whether that’s a powerful truck that helps someone get their job done or a comfortable SUV designed to ease one’s daily commute. That means there is a huge variety of vehicles waiting at any given used Ford dealership to […]
US Postal Service Celebrates Pony Cars
I’m not sure how large the overlap might be in the Venn diagram of “car fans” and “stamp collectors,” but even if it’s not very big, I still think there are plenty of us who can appreciate some nice car-related artwork. If that artwork happens to be on something functional, like a postage stamp, then […]
Five of the Most Exciting Upgrades to the Silverado 3500 HD
Sometimes a new model year has a few minor changes and everyone tries to pretend they’re really exciting, but it’s not that impressive. Although the 2024 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD might not be the start of a new generation, Chevy has given this impressive truck a serious update for the new model year. This truck […]
Should the 4Runner Be Your Next Off-Road SUV?
The 4Runner is one of Toyota’s most popular models and has been a favorite among many drivers for several decades. One of the biggest reasons so many people keep coming back to the 4Runner—and everything it offers—is how well it can perform as an off-road SUV designed to handle just about any adventure. There are […]
Toyota Tacoma: Making Its Case as a Workhorse
There are plenty of people who will argue that a “real” work truck needs to be a full-size model. Plenty of others get pretty heated about the merits of domestic brands like Ford and Chevy. I get all of that, but I think it pays to expand one’s thoughts about what makes a real workhorse […]
The 2023 Chevy Camaro LT1 Is Where It’s At
I don’t really like the term “sports car”––it lacks much in the way of nuance and attempts to encapsulate a massive range of different vehicles under a single umbrella. It works, I suppose, but it fails to really get at the heart of the variety of cars it describes since so many models can fall […]
Ford Takes Performance to the Next Level With Four Raptor Models
First introduced for the 2010 model year, the “Raptor” name was initially applied only to the Ford F-150 and designated a trim developed with high performance and incredible power in mind. Since then, it has primarily remained an F-150 exclusive designation, at least here in the US, but with this coming model year, that’s all […]
What Makes the Silverado the King of Off-Road Trucks?
I know that’s already a loaded question. Some people are going to disagree with me, but first, hear me out. Whether you’re looking for a Chevy Silverado 1500 near you to buy, or you just like knowing what’s out there – if you like to go off-road, then the Silverado can’t be beaten. For years […]
The 10 Best Used Off-Road SUVs on the Market
The beauty of the modern auto industry is that there’s really something for everyone. Are you looking for a truck with an engine from a muscle car? You’ve got it. Do you want an SUV that you can use to leave civilization behind for a few weeks? No problem. In fact, off-road SUVs have just […]
Are There Reasons to Choose the Ford F-150 Over the Lightning?
With the introduction of the all-new, all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning, a lot of attention is being paid to this exciting evolution of Ford’s best-selling pickup. There are plenty of good reasons for this, too, not the least of which is that a new focus on electric trucks will be a vital part of car companies […]
A Look at the Chevy Camaro’s History and Possible Future
Although you’ll find a lot of different models at your local Chevy dealer, nothing else has the legacy of power and style that the Camaro does. The Camaro has been around for more than 50 years now, with only a short break, but it would seem that it won’t make it to its 60th anniversary. […]