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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
