There’s no adrenaline rush quite like what racing provides. Whether it’s banging doors on a quarter-mile oval, hitting 180 mph on a superspeedway, or hanging onto the handlebars as your motorcycle careens through the esses, racing is a thrilling, rewarding sport. But for anyone who wants to go from the couch to the cockpit, it […]
The Chevy Tahoe is one of the best-known SUVs of the 21st century. Introduced in 1995 as a successor to the Blazer and a slightly shorter version of the legendary Suburban, it’s known as a vehicle that can be just about anything: if you need a family vehicle, a heavy-duty tow vehicle, or an off-roader, […]
Although not as popular as they were in the mid-to-late 20th century, street trucks remain a beloved subset of the massive pickup truck market. Many automakers released street truck versions of their most famous nameplates well into the 2000s, including the Ford F-150 SVT Lightning, Dodge Ram SRT-10, and Chevrolet SSR. However, these straight-from-the-factory street […]
Since its earliest days, the Ford Motor Company has been synonymous with motorsports and going fast. Ford is to racing as apple pie is to vanilla ice cream. They belong together. On September 4, 2025, Ford made that official to anyone who might still doubt their commitment, rebranding its “Ford Performance” division as “Ford Racing.” […]
Plenty of new names have popped up on the hypercar scene in recent years, including Koenigsegg and Hennessey. Some established themselves along heavyweights like McLaren and Lamborghini, while others ended up being a blip on the radar. All have worked to push the limits of what is possible with an automobile. Perhaps no manufacturer, though, […]
For decades, the Z71 was the undisputed king of Chevy off-roading. Now, there’s a new model atop the throne. Originally an option package for midsize trucks and SUVs, the ZR2 came to the Colorado in 2017. Then, for 2022, the ZR2 graduated to full-size status, officially being added to the Silverado lineup as its flagship […]
For decades, conventional wisdom about trucks has been simple: if you want a pickup truck that delivers all-around capability for job sites, off-roading, and on-roading alike, you get a light-duty full-size truck. Commonly referred to as 1500 series trucks (or the F-150 in the case of Ford), these trucks are the standard for versatility among […]
SUVs are inherently American vehicles, with steeds like the Chevrolet Suburban and Jeep CJ 4×4 pioneering the concept, followed by the International Scout and Ford Bronco taking it to even greater heights. However, as knowledgeable off-roaders know, the SUV concept isn’t off-limits to the rest of the world. Land Rover, Toyota, Subaru, and even Honda […]
The original purpose of getting a sport utility vehicle was going off the beaten path, and it remains a prime focus of this now-massive market segment. According to a 2022 survey by Strategic Vision, 98% of SUV and crossover owners take their vehicles off-road at least once a year. At the same time, not everyone […]
Few vehicle styles are more iconic worldwide than the two-seat sports car. Whether as a hardtop coupe or a softtop roadster, these machines blend fine performance and handling, sporty style, and sheer pleasure at the wheel for yourself and a friend or partner. As passionate car people know, these machines can get expensive, too. Two-seaters […]
There’s a saying that the only constant is change, and that’s true of the Chevrolet lineup. Wikipedia lists 74 former Chevy production models in the U.S. alone, plus 55 more overseas. It’s inevitable that over a century-plus, some vehicles would go to the great junkyard in the sky. Some are still available at a used […]
One of the most famous off-road SUVs in the world is from an automaker Americans wouldn’t expect. Introduced in 1951, the Nissan Patrol flourishes in markets from Japan to South America, conquering some of the toughest terrain the world can offer. It’s also one of the longest-running vehicle nameplates, now celebrating 75 non-stop years of […]
For years, rumors have run rampant about a possible Jeep Wrangler EV, rumors that only got louder after the Wrangler 4xe PHEV debuted in 2021. Although this hasn’t yet come to pass, the off-road and Jeep communities will get something close before the end of 2025. Jeep announced the Recon in late 2022, and in […]
Shared vehicle platforms have become all the rage in the automotive industry. It makes sense from a business perspective. Multiple cars, trucks, or SUVs based on the same underpinnings enable manufacturers to develop new models faster and more efficiently. However, this makes it more challenging for drivers to decide which vehicle is right for them. […]
When an automaker includes the word “ultimate” in a vehicle’s name, they’re setting the bar high. Such is the case with the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate. As the highest trim of this long-running pickup truck, the Denali Ultimate aims to take the Sierra 1500 Denali that has been available for many years and […]
Some off-roaders are content exploring local parks and woods. In some areas, that’s enough for years of great outings. If you’re like me, though, you believe the best thing about off-roading is discovering new parts of this great nation. Planning a weekend, a week-long vacation, or even a whole summer around far-flung off-road destinations is […]
EVs aren’t coming to motorsports—they’re already here. The FIA paved the way with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in 2014. Its success led to other international series like FIA ETCR (Electric Touring Car Racing), the Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy, the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup, and the FIA Rallycross World Championship to showcase high-speed […]
There’s nothing like hopping into a truck and exploring the farthest-flung parts of North America. The rugged frames, big engines, high towing capacity, and tall ground clearance of trucks produce an unforgettable adrenaline rush when you head off-road and hit the highways. By looking at used trucks for sale, you can get an amazing value […]
Hybrid vehicle technology offers the best of both worlds. Adding an electric motor to a gas-powered engine boosts horsepower and fuel efficiency while allowing drivers to drive and fuel their cars like normal. Automakers agree with this assessment, as GM, Ford, Porsche, Toyota, Audi, and countless others have incorporated mild hybrid or PHEV technology into […]
Almost as long as cars have existed, people have raced them. From early point-to-point races like the 1908 New York to Paris event to modern short tracks, superspeedways, and road courses, thousands of circuits have existed in the past 150 years. Today, the National Speedway Directory and RacingIn.com estimate there are over 1,200 active race […]
