When it comes to cars, model names are often just a lot of hot air—something Volkswagen knows better than most. A vehicle’s name can go a long way toward helping it to carve out its identity, but too often brands opt for whatever they think sounds the most modern, sleek, or imposing. Some manufacturers know […]
Author: Matt Dodge
Between spending Father's Day at the local race track and watching NASCAR in his grandparent's living room, Matt Dodge has long been fascinated with all things automotive. Matt has worked at a variety of business magazines, daily newspapers, and trade publications while making time for some unique side hustles, including stints as a tour guide and pedicab operator. Quirky tales from automotive history and helpful how-to guides are some of Matt's favorite topics, though his own D.I.Y. efforts have largely been limited to keeping his 1999 GMC Savana from imploding and removing the backseat of his Honda Accord to make more room for surfboards.
How to Get the Most for Your Pickup Trade-In
With supply chain issues and a global computer chip shortage causing a bottleneck in the new vehicle market, used vehicles have become a hot commodity as of late. According to one study by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average price of used cars and trucks rose by more than 40 percent in just […]
2022 Jeep Gladiator Asks: Are You Not Entertained?
Long has conflict simmered in the land of the midsize truck. The harsh, unforgiving arena of the automotive marketplace has seen many a vehicle rise to fame, bathed in glory and anointed with award after award, only to be taken down by a stronger competitor who seeks to build their own legacy on the ashes […]
Cadillac Delivers Engines to Match Its Luxury Credentials
Drivers have long been drawn to Cadillac thanks to the brand’s reputation for quality construction and unsurpassed luxury. Truly the foremost American luxury brand, over the years, Cadillac has proven that it can hold its own when it comes to providing high-end interiors, refined styling, and alluring creature features. Of course, these superlatives are only […]
The 2022 Shelby Mustang GT500KR Carries On A Proud Tradition of Excess
“Anything worth doing is worth doing in excess.” Those are the words of American auto racer, designer, and entrepreneur Carroll Shelby, and one look at the 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500KR tells you this man knew what he was talking about. As a souped-up version of an already overpowered high-performance vehicle, the new KR, or “King […]
“I’m Ready for My Close Up, Mr. Toyota”—Supras on the Big Screen
Whether it’s sitting on the lot at your local Toyota dealership or starring alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest names on the silver screen, the Toyota Supra is hard to miss. Automakers have always had something of a symbiotic relationship with Hollywood. Movies need cars, and cars need the free advertising that comes along with a […]
The GMC Savana: A Love Story
The versatile Savana is one of our favorite GMC models of all time due to its sheer adaptability; from tradesmen to travelers and everyone in between, the van offers a blank automotive slate onto which each driver can write their own story. While it’s a stalwart among plumbers, electricians, and the like, few vehicles cater […]
Trail Boss Package Gives 2022 Chevy Colorado Instant Overland Cred
The 2022 Chevy Colorado is a midsize truck built with adventure in mind, and a new package seeks to grow that reputation even further while latching on to one of the hottest trends in the rapidly growing overland scene. While the base model Colorado is well-equipped in its own right, the new Trail Boss trim […]
What Makes A Good Work Truck?
Trucks are among the most versatile vehicles on the market, able to seamlessly shift between a number of distinct duties while providing unsurpassed power and cargo room. This flexibility makes them the perfect choice for those in the market for a capable work vehicle, but not all pickups are created equal. So what makes a […]
Born in Baja: The Bronco Raptor Comes Full Circle
The Baja 1000 is the Ironman race of the gas-powered world. Much like that other feat of human endurance, you don’t have to be crazy to undertake it, but it helps. Coursing through miles of sand, rocks, and gravel in the notoriously harsh environment of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, teams of two spend between 20 […]
Ram’s New 702 HP TRX and the History of Horses
702. Seven hundred and two. Thirty-five score and two or the square root of 492,804. No matter how you express it, it’s still a hardly believable number when talking about the horsepower of a mass-produced vehicle, but then, the Ram TRX is unlike any other vehicle on the market. Part of the new breed of […]
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning vs 2022 Rivian R1T: Newcomer Takes On A Pickup Legend
While baseball, jazz, and the Constitution have been called America’s greatest contributions to civilization, we would like to submit one more contender for your consideration: the pickup truck. Ever since the first hauling box was installed on a modified Model T chassis in 1913, drivers have not been able to get enough of these versatile […]
2022 Nissan Ariya Sets New Bar for Electric Power, Automation
Electric vehicles have continued to evolve as auto manufacturers fully embrace the trend. While the first generation of hybrid and electric vehicles captured the public’s attention with their unsurpassed efficiency, consumers now expect a little more from the segment, and the 2022 Nissan Ariya will more than meet those expectations. In recent years brands have […]