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 […]
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.
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 […]
Touring Tips With the 2022 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
The 2022 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special was made for touring. First introduced back in 1979 as the Tour Glide, the popular model has become one of the go-to rides for those looking to do some long-distance riding. Part of Harley-Davidson’s Grand American Touring range that also includes the Street Glide, Electra Glide, Road King, and […]
Saleen Brings Its Midas Touch to the High-Performance Market
The mainstream automotive industry has long been focused on mass production: producing as many vehicles as possible in an effort to meet the needs of the average consumer and keep costs down through economies of scale. But when satisfying everyone and keeping prices low are no longer driving factors, it opens up the door to […]
2023 Toyota GR Supra Gets a Manual Transmission, and Why That’s Important
The Supra has long been Toyota’s halo car, that is, a place for the automaker to showcase the latest innovations in technology, styling, and performance. Sure, the sports car has never been one of the brand’s bestsellers, with average annual sales of around six thousand cars since its rerelease for 2020. Still, among those in […]
Is the 2022 Ford Edge ST a Luxury SUV in Disguise?
With an upgraded engine, refined interior, and a host of high-end tech features, the 2022 Ford Edge ST isn’t your average crossover. A sportier version of Ford’s popular midsize SUV, the Edge ST replaced the Sport trim as the top-level offering in 2021. But just calling it a high-performance model would be doing the crossover […]
Breaking Down Ford’s Extensive Lineup
As automakers work to keep abreast of changing consumer tastes and market conditions, models are always coming in and out of the lineup. While certain offerings, like the all-time best-selling Ford F-150, are untouchable, few other models are immune. When it comes to searching the inventory at a Ford dealership near you, the biggest change […]
Off-Roaders Go Head-To-Head: 2022 Chevy Colorado vs 2022 Toyota Tacoma
Many trace the modern off-roader’s origin to 2008, when Ford’s Performance division set out to produce a pickup inspired by the desert racing scene. While some might have scoffed at the project at the time, the results were undeniable, with the Ford F-150 Raptor becoming an instant best-seller upon its debut. Other automakers took note […]
Dirty Diversions: A Guide to Different Types of Off-Roading
Drivers seeking off-road-ready vehicles now have more choices than ever. While the pursuit was previously reserved for those with off-road specific rigs or four-wheel drive vehicles souped up to handle off-road fun, a new breed of SUV has entered the fray. These vehicles offer much of the same heavy-duty equipment as the competition, but also […]
Ride Like the Wind: VW’s History of Blustery Model Names
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 […]
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 […]