A mid-cycle refresh for the 2025 model year has seen the Ford Maverick graced with some compelling updates. The compact pickup made its debut in 2022, and The Big Blue Oval is working to keep things fresh with a new front fascia and headlights, upgraded 13.2-inch touchscreen, and some cutting-edge options like a 360-degree camera […]
Author: Matt Dodge
Overwhelmed by Coilovers? Start Here
A vehicle’s stock suspension is usually designed to smooth out the bumps in the road and make for a more comfortable ride. However, these shock-absorbing qualities often come at the cost of performance. If you want to give your vehicle an edge and unlock its true potential, it might be time to consider adding a […]
Is It Too Soon to Change Your Oil? We Discuss the Pros and Cons
There’s no underestimating the importance of motor oil when it comes to the safe, consistent performance of your car, truck, or SUV. This vital fluid plays an invaluable role in keeping your vehicle’s most important—and expensive—component working smoothly, which is why regular oil changes are such an essential part of routine maintenance. Oil degrades due […]
Marvel-ous Motoring: Pairing the Avengers With Their Perfect Car
Hello, true believers! We’re currently in a bit of a lull when it comes to Avengers content after the Avengers: Endgame wrapped up Phase 3 back in 2019, but those industrious Russo brothers are already cooking up the next installment with Avengers: Doomsday set to hit the theaters in early 2026. The series has grossed […]
High-Speed Fun on a Budget: The World of Lightweight Track Cars
At an average cost of $16 million, few drivers have the funds needed to splurge on a full-fledged Formula 1 car. Built from scratch and outfitted with engines that ring in around $10 million, each F1 car is a wholly original automotive creation with a price tag to match. Rounding the tight turns at Monaco […]
VIN-I, VIDI, VECI: Conquering Your Vehicle’s Unique ID Number
Learning to decode a model’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is one of the easiest ways to learn your car, truck, or SUV inside and out. From the year it was made and the manufacturer that produced the vehicle to details on its safety systems and the factory where it originally rolled off the line, there’s […]
A BMW by Any Other Name: Diving Into Performance Sub-Brands
Let’s say you want to experience the more thrilling side of the automotive lifestyle. You could buy a stock sedan or coupe, spend hours sifting through online research, and get to know the cashier at your local auto parts store on a first-name basis, or you could explore the wide world of high-performance sub-brands. From […]
In Motor-Morium: The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson
Few musicians have had a bigger impact on American automotive culture than Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson. While the influential musician is widely lauded for his later, more experimental work on such albums as “Pet Sounds” and “Smile,” it was a steady stream of car-related hits that really thrust the Beach Boys into the mainstream […]
Chevy Sheds Its Civvies With GM Defense Models
Since 1950, GM Defense has been leveraging the experience and production capabilities of the country’s largest automaker to serve the needs of global defense, security, and government buyers. GM Defense not only converts some of the brand’s best-selling models into readymade military vehicles, but it’s also been responsible for developing entirely original offerings like the […]
Seven Sports Cars Cheaper Than Your Average Truck
Today’s pickup trucks have come a long way from their workaday roots. While originally designed to help farmers and tradespeople haul heavy cargo and bulky equipment, the humble pickup has grown into a very different beast since the first Ford Model TT made its debut in 1917. From luxurious pickups with plush leather cabins and […]
Jeep Wrangler Takes It to the Xtreme With New Off-Road Package
While the auto industry is prone to hyperbole, it’s hard to overstate the Jeep Wrangler’s off-road ability. The midsize SUV has long been one of the best models in the adventure-ready segment, with the 2024 Wrangler packing its trophy case with awards from AutoTrader, Cars.com, and What Car? Jeep now looks to cement its reputation […]
AT4 Goes Upscale With New 2025 Yukon AT4 Ultimate Trim
The fifth-generation GMC Yukon has earned plenty of praise since it first hit the market in 2021. Lauded for its spacious design, luxurious interior, and off-road ability, the Yukon has quickly become a favorite amongst drivers and critics alike. It’s easy to understand the SUV’s wide appeal, but there has always been one notable shortcoming […]
Improve Your Off-Road Journey With These Ford Bronco Camping Accessories
The day you receive the keys to your new off-road vehicle might seem momentous, but it’s really just the start of the journey. While many of today’s adventure-ready trucks and SUVs are equipped with a wide range of heavy-duty components right out of the box, further upgrades and customizations are an inherent part of off-road […]
The New 2025 Ford Expedition Tremor Shakes Up the Off-Road SUV Segment
Ford’s largest SUV is being treated to a new off-road option as the Tremor trim makes its way to the 2025 Expedition. Already one of the most compelling options in the full-size segment, the three-row Expedition now makes a bid for adventure-loving families with a fresh trim that includes a full suite of off-road equipment. […]
What Surprises Could the Refreshed C8 Corvette Have in Store?
The Chevy Corvette is the paragon of American automotive performance, but even legends are susceptible to the ravages of old age. The eight-generation Corvette—or C8, in Chevy-speak—isn’t ready for the retirement home after only five years on the market, but it is starting to look a little overdue for a mid-cycle refresh. That refresh looks […]
Is the Dodge Charger Really the World’s Most Powerful Muscle Car?
There’s no denying the Dodge Charger’s impact on the auto industry over the last 50-plus years, but is the new all-electric Daytona model really the world’s most powerful muscle car? That’s Dodge’s claim, though the truth might be slightly more complicated. While the EV version of the classic muscle car boasts up to 670 hp […]
Off-Roading Made Easy With Our Checklist and Top Picks
For many drivers, choosing a used car for sale simply comes down to getting from point A to point B as efficiently and comfortably as possible. This leads many to prioritize fuel economy, convenience features, modern safety, and infotainment technology. That equation starts to change when you look at the journey, not the destination, as […]
American Supercars Unlock a New World Of Performance Potential
There’s no strict set of regulations that separate a supercar from the average high-performance model, but like any work of art, you know it when you see it. If we were to lay down some basic guidelines, we would say that a modern supercar needs to be able to offer a top speed of over […]
The Ford Escape Is Packing a Sporty Secret
In today’s car market, $32,000 doesn’t amount to much. That sort of cash would cover the closing costs, repairs, and moving fees for a new house, a minor heart surgery, or the Princess Diana-themed “Crowning a Lady” package at The Drake luxury hotel in Chicago, but it’s a pretty modest budget when you’re shopping for […]
Slower Pace, Better Race? How Some Recent Changes Could Upend the Motorsport World
We tend to think of professional sports as the ultimate example of “survival of the fittest,” where winners and losers are determined solely by their performance on the playing field, but that’s not really the case. Most major sports tend to have some sort of built-in rules designed to promote parity. In the U.S., this […]