It’s fair to say that diesel doesn’t have the best reputation in the US. Years ago, this bias was pretty well-founded: old diesel engines were loud, provided a hard ride, and emitted an ungodly amount of smog. But advances in engineering have changed that. Today’s diesel engines are quieter, smoother, cleaner, and must meet similar […]
From what I’ve seen, few folks are as passionate about their vehicles as truck owners. It makes sense to me: people with trucks often depend on them to be able to get their jobs done and need to know they can count on them day after day. Even if you’re someone who has a truck […]
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, […]
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 […]
“You don’t need a liter bike!” I scream it from the rooftops hoping that every fledgling rider out there will hear me, but then I quickly scurry down the stairs to my MT-10 and ride home, hoping that none saw my hypocrisy. The argument against liter bikes is a hard one to make when only […]
To say that the 2024 Ford Bronco Raptor isn’t for the faint at heart would be an understatement. The Raptor series, which also includes the F-150 and Ranger, is Ford’s answer to those who have no fear when it comes to the most inhospitable of terrains. Hell hath no fury like an individual who has […]
The annual SEMA show (Specialty Equipment Market Association) most recently happened between October 31st and November 9th, 2023. This is a massive automotive aftermarket trade show that’s hosted in Las Vegas, wherein the industry goes wild for the reveal of concept cars, big announcements from major brands, and the chance to rub elbows with the […]
The Camaro is undoubtedly one of the most revered vehicles ever to come from Chevrolet. From its humble beginnings during the golden age of the muscle car to today, few vehicles have amassed such a reputation of prestige, performance, and power. If you were to compile a list of the many different individuals who utilized […]
There’s something about the raw capability and unbridled performance of the pickup truck that causes overwhelming feelings of awe and fascination, even if you don’t drive one. From the world of off-roading to the monumental tasks found on any construction site, these modern-day gladiators complete feats of strength that sometimes seem impossible. Of all the […]
In the competitive realm of full-size pickups, the RAM 1500 goes head-to-head with the Chevy Silverado 1500 for the hearts of buyers. The similarities go much deeper than just sharing the designation “1500.” Both trucks offer a range of features that improve comfort and driveability while also enabling them to get some of the toughest […]
“So, what’s under the hood?” This question has been asked several times by the many men and women in the market for a new pickup truck. And there’s a good reason for this line of questioning. The pickup truck has been closely associated with folks who build and maintain infrastructure from coast to coast, tow […]
Drivers who choose the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 have lofty ambitions for getting the most out of this pickup; they crave power and performance and have their sights set on tasks that others might consider impossible—at the job site, in the wilderness, or even across suburbia. More than once, we’ve reviewed Chevy’s powertrains and rattled-off […]
Does history repeat itself? One look at the Lexus IS for sale at your local dealership proves that it can and often does in the automotive industry. We see it in revived nameplates and re-tuned powertrains, from revered American automakers like Ford and Chevrolet to luxury marquees like Lexus and Acura. This cyclical history is […]
Between heads-up displays and paddle shifters, heated seats, and power running boards, today’s vehicles are packed with more novel gadgetry than ever before. While some of these features are inherently useful, features like gesture-based controls can come off as a bit of a gimmick that’ll have you looking like you’re conducting an orchestra as you […]
Chances are, if you’re someone whose tasks involve moving mountains and changing the directions of rivers, you need a truck to facilitate these herculean tasks. The options for such a vehicle tend to be limited to the major domestic brands such as Ford, RAM, GMC, and most notably, Chevy, the brand that we’re focusing our […]
Since its inception, the Chevy Blazer has consistently carved out a distinguished niche within the automotive marketplace, representing a blend of rugged capability and adventurous spirit. Those of a certain age–say, old enough to remember the 80s–have fond memories of both the full-size K5 Blazer with its removable half-roof and the midsize S10 Blazer that […]
Historically speaking, pickup trucks have been a bit of a niche market. Drivers have typically been divided into categories of “those who need a truck every day” and “those who have really generous friends who have trucks.” At some point—some experts point to the 1980s, while others claim it’s a more recent trend—people started realizing […]
If someone could predict the future of the auto industry with perfect accuracy, then they’d stand to make a generous fortune on the stock market. No one really has that kind of clairvoyance, however, and anyone who tells you they do is trying to sell you something or get you to subscribe to their podcast. […]
HEMI fans, I’ve got bad news for you. The engine you love is dead, sorry ‘bout it. Last year, Stellantis—the parent company of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Wagoneer, and many more—finally unveiled the Hurricane engine that had been in the works for a long time. Whether or not it has lived up to the hype […]
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 […]
