In a world where nearly every pop culture franchise seems to get rebooted time and time again, the auto industry is lagging behind. From Star Wars and Jurassic Park to live-action Disney remakes and TV sitcoms, nostalgia is all the rage, and the same can be said when it comes to our cars, trucks, and […]
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.
Trailering and Hauling Tech Sets the Silverado Apart From the Crowd
Today’s heavy-duty trucks are built from sterner stuff than the average pickup. Designed with towing, hauling, and other power-hungry applications in mind, trucks like Silverado 1500, 2500 HD, and 3500 HD give drivers all the muscle they need to haul trailers, boats, RVs, and whatever else is required to get the job done. While this […]
The 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4 Takes Off-Road Trucking to the Next Level
While heavy-duty pickups are unmatched when it comes to towing and payload capacity, off-roading has never really been their strong suit. Drivers looking to build their dream off-road rig will usually start with a full-size pickup, which offers the ideal balance of ride quality and durability, along with some respectable capacities. The 2023 GMC Sierra […]
6 Toyota Camry Features You Don’t Know About
The Toyota Camry is the best-selling midsize sedan in America, and by a large margin. The truth is that you likely know several people who drive a Camry right now. It’s just so consistent, reliable, comfortable, and easy to handle. It has tons of modern and convenient features that make it a joy to drive. […]
Cashing In on Your Classic Sports Car
You’ve probably heard about the historically hot seller’s market out there and thought, “is it time to sell my car?” With various market forces driving car prices to some never-before-seen highs, there’s almost never been a better time to divest of that used model you have sitting in storage. Naturally, this doesn’t extend to all […]
The Ford F-150 Continues to Dominate Sales Thanks to All-Aluminum Construction
The full-size pickup market is one of the most competitive categories in the automotive world, and growing all the time. By some estimates, the global pickup truck market is expected to balloon from $186.6 billion in 2021 to $256.5 billion in 2028, representing one of the largest expansions in the industry as a whole. American […]
Four Red-Hot Classics on Today’s Resale Market
While stocks, bonds, and real estate are all time-tested investments, they tend to lack a certain excitement. Classic cars, on the other hand, offer a more glamorous alternative to the typical well-diversified portfolio, with many models providing an excellent return on investment while allowing owners to have a little fun along the way. Classic car […]
The Z Factor: Comparing the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ and LT
These days, pickup drivers are often spoiled when it comes to trim options. The 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 is no exception, with seven trims running the gamut from cost-effective, reliable models like the WT to premium, full-featured options like the rarefied High Country. Falling towards the middle of the spectrum are two trims that share […]
Looking Back at Unique F-150 Models
As America’s best-selling truck, there is no shortage of Ford F-150s to be found on the road today. The popular model is not only the king of pickups but all vehicles in general, having outsold every other car, truck, and SUV on the market over the last 30 years. While that sort of ubiquity means […]
How the Toyota 4Runner Remains a Leader in Value Retention
Take a quick look around the country’s highways and byways, and one thing will become clear: SUVs are the king of the road. The category has only risen in popularity since its introduction in the late 70s, with today’s crossovers craze fueling a new wave of SUV excitement. While these smaller, more nimble alternatives to […]
Three Subaru Models That Excel on the Used Market
Supply chain issues, a global microchip shortage, and inflation have all combined to wreak havoc on the automotive world in recent years, changing the landscape in a way that could become the new normal. These days it feels like simply thinking, “Should I sell my car?” will cause dealers to pop out of the woodwork […]
How to Beat the Heat With the Harley-Davidson Road Glide
Riding in the summer heat can be brutal, especially if you live in the southern states, and making proper preparations is essential for any ride. So how’s a biker to beat the heat? It all starts with choosing the right bike. There are few better ways to experience touring than on the back of a […]
The Camry TRD Is the Newest Chapter in Toyota’s Performance History
Some vehicles fall victim to their own success, being neglected due to little more than their sheer popularity. The Toyota Camry is a great example of this unfortunate trend, with the sedan’s ubiquity causing too many drivers to overlook the best-selling model. Sure, they’ll still buy it in droves––Toyota moves over 300,000 units each year […]
Rattler Package Adds an Affordable Off-Road Option to the F-150 Lineup
Ford is bringing off-road fun to the masses with the announcement of the new Rattler off-road package for the 2023 F-150 XL. While the brand’s previous off-road-ready creations had been limited to the upper end of the market with models like the F-150 Tremor and Raptor, the Rattler manages to offer some high-end performance features […]
2022 Nissan Frontier PRO-X Revives the Proud Tradition of the Prerunner
Nissan has long excelled in the ultra-competitive pickup sector, producing a line of capable, rugged trucks that also happen to offer surprisingly solid off-road performance. As Nissan’s current midsize offering, the Frontier is one such pickup, featuring a range of trim options that allow drivers to create the ideal ride for any application. Debuting for […]
2022 F-150 Raptor Offers A Lesson in Long-Travel Suspensions
A lot has been made of the 2022 Ford F-150 Raptor’s power, and for a good reason. The veritable off-road beast is one of the most powerful pickups on the market, with a massive twin-turbo V6 that wouldn’t be out of place in the desert racing circuits that gave birth to this breed of off-road […]
Going Back to School With Teen Driver Tech 101
Back-to-school season can be a stressful time for parents and students alike. Gone are the lazy days of summer, replacing poolside lounging with lunch prep and long days under the sun with a full course load and soccer practice to boot. This transition can be difficult under the best of circumstances but is particularly tough […]
Why Customize Your Ford F-150 Tremor With Upfitter Switches?
Ford has long dominated the pickup market, with the iconic Ford F-150 reigning as America’s best-selling truck for over 45 years. Ford has learned a thing or two over that timespan, delivering some of the most exciting, groundbreaking, and capable models on the market. In fact, 2022 marks a milestone for the bowtie brand, with […]
Off-Roaders Go Head-to-Head: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 vs 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X
First introduced in 2019, the AT4 line is GMC’s offering to increasingly off-road-obsessed drivers. Loaded with the type of dependable, sturdy components that allow a vehicle to excel in off-road scenarios, the AT4 lineup transforms GMC’s already rugged trucks and SUVs into mud-throwing, rock-climbing adventure rigs. The experiment began with the 2019 version of GMC’s […]
Reliving An Unforgettable 24 Hours Of Le Mans With The Mazda 787B
The year is 1991, and a distinctive orange and green sports car pulls up to the starting line at the Circuit de la Sarthe, home of the gruelling 24 Hours of Le Mans auto race. The infamous track had long been a testing ground for cutting-edge automotive technology, and the 1991 race was to be […]