Long overshadowed in America by homegrown motorsports like NASCAR and IndyCar, Formula 1 has seen a huge bump in popularity amongst American viewers in the last few years. While the high-octane racing series has long been a success in the international market, its rise in the US can be attributed to a few key factors. […]
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.
The Dodge Charger Takes One Last Victory Lap
They say all good things must come to an end, and unfortunately, that well-worn maxim applies to the auto industry. Dodge made waves in late 2021 with the announcement that the Charger and Challenger would cease production at the end of 2023 as the brand makes way for a new generation of electric vehicles, including […]
Jinba Ittai to Itasha: JDM Lingo to Know
Anyone who has spent enough time around true gearheads knows that the automotive world has its fair share of jargon. From “hooning” around with friends to giving your ride a “dab of oppo,” modding the “end can” on your “tuner” to firing up the “four-banger” or switching out the” slushbox” on your “sleeper,” these slang […]
Sprechen Sie Deutsche? German for Car Enthusiasts
Famously harsh to the ears of non-speakers and filled with lengthy compound words, the German language is a noticeable departure from European romance languages like French, Spanish and Italian. German and English actually have a lot in common, making many German terms relatively easy to parse at first sight for English speakers. In fact, the […]
Chevy Brings Law Enforcement Experience to New Tahoe RST Performance Edition
Drivers might not typically be drawn to the full-size SUV segment when they have high performance in mind, but Chevy is hoping to change that with the new 2023 Tahoe RST Performance Edition. Offering more pure power than any Tahoe model before it, the RST is the perfect way to inject the reliable daily drive […]
Can the Gladiator Steal the Wrangler Rubicon’s Off-Road Crown?
The Jeep Wrangler has long been recognized as one of the most dominant names in the world of four-wheel drive SUVs, with an impressive lineage that traces its roots back to the battlefields of World War II. Based on the CJ (“Civilian Jeep”) models that made Jeep a household name over the decades, the Wrangler […]
The 2023 Gladiator and Jeep’s Pickup Past
Unveiled in 2019, the Jeep Gladiator pickup might seem like something of a departure for the brand. The Gladiator made waves upon its debut, turning heads with its fusion of off-road capability and classic Jeep styling with the utility of a full-bed pickup. While the model seems like a bold new step for Jeep, which […]
Ford F-150 Raptor: King of the Supertruck Jungle
In the wild, speed is everything. The ability to chase down prey or run from a predator can be the difference between life and death, giving the fleet of foot a marked advantage in the neverending contest that is natural selection. Survival of the fittest has been the governing law of nature since prehistoric times […]
Can the Ford Mach-E Dethrone the Tesla Model Y for the EV Crown?
When they first hit the scene, electric vehicles were seen as a sustainable, if boring, alternative to their gas-powered forerunners. Emphasizing efficiency and practicality over performance and style, early electric vehicles were popular amongst their target audience, but the general driving populace was somewhat skeptical. In part, this lack of interest can be attributed to […]
Kia Turns Heads With the All-Electric EV6 SUV
Kia might not be the first automaker to latch onto the new all-electric trend, but it’s certainly making up for lost time with the introduction of the new EV6 SUV. The first of a forthcoming line of all-electric offerings from the South Korean automaker that will range from the EV1 to the EV9, the Kia […]
Motorcycles in the Movies: Three Times Harley-Davidson Played a Starring Role
In the world of Hollywood, casting often plays a huge role in a film’s success. From suave leading men to quirky comic relief and adorable child actors, the people chosen for each part can be the make-or-break factor between a blockbuster hit and a disappointing flop. This same thinking also applies to a movie’s non-human […]
Chevrolet: The Original Automotive Influencer
With over 100 years in the business, Chevy knows a thing or two about innovation. The bowtie brand has been producing some of the country’s most beloved cars, trucks, and SUVs since 1911 and breaking new ground every step of the way. One doesn’t need to look too hard to find Chevy models that have […]
Ram 1500 Leverages Next-Gen Tech to Improve Safety
In the ultra-competitive world of full-size pickups, it takes a lot to set yourself apart from the crowd. While drivers have historically made raw horsepower and torque the go-to metrics for comparing different models, that approach has become a little old-fashioned as most of today’s full-size pickups already offer all the power one could ask […]
What’s Next for Honda? Browsing the Archives Might Provide a Clue
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 […]
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 […]