The SS moniker has long been used to designate a high-performance model from the Chevrolet brand. The SS stands for Super Sport, and it’s been used off and on throughout the history of the automaker for various cars, trucks, and now SUVs. The SS signature was first used all the way back in 1961, but […]
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William has been covering technology and media entertainment in the news sphere for more than a decade before transitioning over to focusing on the automotive industry. Whether it's the new advancements in infotainment and performance or delving into the historical favorites from motorsports and production vehicles, there is always something fascinating and new for him to explore in the world of the ever-evolving and constantly changing auto industry. He has an enriched enthusiasm for covering the secrets of the past, the trends of the present, and the bright future of the automotive industry.
7 Ways the Rugged Durability of the 4Runner Breaks Expectations
Toyota has built up a strong reputation over the years as the go-to brand for reliable, long-running vehicles. For one such vehicle, which has continued to build out its legacy as an absolute anvil, you should check out the Toyota 4Runner for sale. The bulletproof reliability of the 4Runner is found throughout its design intentions […]
Initial D Fans Rejoice: The 2024 GR86 Trueno Edition Is Here
It’s been a long time coming, but Toyota finally did it: they’re paying homage to one of the most iconic iterations of their hot hatch models from the 1980s: the AE86 Sprinter Trueno. Only this time, the legendary livery and design is now attached to the Toyota GR86, appropriately called the GR86 Trueno Edition. It […]
How Dodge Is Creating a New Generation of High-Performance Vehicles
Recent years have seen the Dodge brand focusing almost exclusively on muscle cars, specifically the Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger. Sure, there’s also the Dodge Durango SUV––which still packs quite the performance punch within its segment––but for the most part, you opt for Dodge if you want an awesome American muscle car. The times, however, […]
Is the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 Trail Boss a Viable Alternative to the ZR2?
The Chevy Silverado ZR2 came bursting onto the scene for the 2022 model year. It was a huge step up in terms of off-road capabilities for the Silverado when it came to competing with Ford’s Tremor and the headline-stealing Ram 1500 TRX. The 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 still offers the ZR2 as the top-of-the-line trim, […]
What the 2025 Ram 1500 Hurricane Engine Means for the Ram Brand
The Ram brand is changing. The last of the V8 interceptors are here, under the hoods of the 2024 model years of Stellantis’ subsidiaries. The Hemi is going away. The TRX is going extinct. There is gnashing of teeth and bawling of eyes, but change is a necessary step to embrace the future. Stellantis is […]
A Used Chevy Silverado Trail Boss Is a Great Off-Road Truck
With off-roading becoming big business for the major auto manufacturers in recent years—especially Ford, Ram, GMC, and Chevy—there’s been an upswing in the availability of off-road trims. Chevy, in particular, has been ramping up its competitive edge with off-road trim availability across the Silverado and Colorado. Of course, newer off-road trims mean there’s also a […]
Do Mazda’s New e-Skyactiv Powertrains Herald a New Era of Performance Vehicles?
“Revolutionary, “evolutionary,” and “groundbreaking” are a few of the words often thrown around to build up hype for a new foray into performance engineering in the automotive world. The final product doesn’t always live up to the hype when there are too many superlatives used leading up to the release. Suffice it to say, the […]
Here Are 10 Used Ultra-Luxury Cars That Are Way More Affordable Than You Imagined
There are some cars we dream about driving, maybe even owning, when we’re young…very young. We daydream about the big V8, the rare V10, or the always elusive V12, and we get lost in the thoughts about the high-end luxury features and status-emitting exteriors attached to certain car brands. By the time we hit the […]
How Does the 2024 BMW i4 Measure up to the M3 and 4 Series?
In the realm of BMW’s compact offerings, three sedans in the company’s lineup have enthusiasts running the numbers, comparing the specs, and looking at the telemetry to figure out which one offers the best bang for the buck. First, you have the recently minted i4 Gran Coupe, which made its debut in the 2022 model […]
Building the Right Jeep Grand Cherokee for Overlanding
Overlanding is all about abandoning the paved roads and living life off the grid, away from the city lights, the structures, and the technologies of modern society. To do this, you will need a specific type of vehicle to sustain a lifestyle far removed from all of the creature comforts provided by the current era […]
Just How Much Luxury Can You Get Out Of The 2024 Ford Super Duty F-450?
Ford’s Super Duty series isn’t entirely well-known for being luxury-focused vehicles, but the luxury options are there. In fact, the options have already been there for years, and the newest 2024 Ford Super Duty series continues to roll out the red carpet for those who enjoy towing and hauling in style. It’s often the F-250 […]
Could We Ever See Another Ford GT90 Style Supercar for the Modern Age?
The Ford GT brand is built around the concept of a supercar that looks ridiculously awesome and performs about as well as it looks when it comes to on-track racing. Since 1960, Ford has been dabbling in the supercar category with the GT brand, originally with the Ford GT40, which became renowned during its epic […]
7 Low-Key Features You Will Love About the 2024 Ford Ranger
There is a lot of excitement surrounding the 2024 Ford Ranger as the new model makes its way Stateside after being an international sensation and racking up quite the fandom overseas. The new generation Ranger has an all-new design, frame, features, and some new engines that have had the trucking world buzzing since its announcement. […]
Eight Cool Options For Customizing Your 4th Gen Chevy Silverado
The Chevy Silverado is one of the most popular trucks on the market. Heck, it’s one of the top-selling vehicles in America year-in and year-out. Its popularity makes it quite viable for a lot of modifications and customizations. Whether you recently picked up a new or used Chevy Silverado for sale from a dealer, online […]
8 High-Performance Used SUVs That Will Rock Your Socks
High-performance used SUVs aren’t necessarily a dime a dozen on the market. Sure, there are some models that target those who want to burn rubber in their not-so-small sports utility vehicle, but for the most part, the performance SUV market has very few players compared to the bustling SUV segment as a whole. If you […]
The Tundra i-FORCE MAX Breaks Boundaries
Any conversation with truck owners that includes full-size trucks and fuel economy in the same sentence typically results in a lot of embarrassed looks and eyes nervously darting around the room or aimed at the floor in shame. We know. Full-size trucks don’t usually get the best gas mileage when you’re looking at powertrains that […]
Have a Blast in Your 2024 Camaro: Six Things to Try in the Final ICE Model
Maybe you heard the news, but the 2024 Chevy Camaro is the final iteration of this popular nameplate to rock a classic internal combustion engine. That’s right—this ICE beast will be discontinued after the 2024 model year. No more rumble and grumble, nor more sweet piston vibrations, no more roaring revs from that beautiful sounding […]
The 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD: Which Model Is Right for You?
The Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra have a long history, dating back more than two decades of being built on a shared platform. You could argue that the trucks share even greater familial bonds through the C/K era of trucks, but in terms of their own individual nameplates being produced from two different brands, the […]
Just How Cool Was the 2003 Nissan 350Z?
Two decades on, there’s still something to be said about the Nissan 350Z. Yes, the 350Z and 370Z have been replaced by the simply-named Nissan Z. While everyone is enamored with the latest and greatest, though, sometimes it’s important to go back and look at some of the groundbreaking steps taken to get to where […]