When most people think of the desert, the idea of spending a considerable amount of time there might seem unappealing to say the least. With scorching temperatures, an arid atmosphere, and miles upon miles of sand, dunes, and dust, the average person might not be interested in choosing it for a vacation spot. Of course, […]
Category: Engines
What Makes the Subaru Outback Such a Great Off-Road SUV?
Few things in life are better than leaving your problems, stress, and civilization behind, and heading outdoors to get away from it all for a while. The right off-road vehicle makes this a lot easier, with off-road SUVs being my personal favorite choice for the perfect combination of freedom, functionality, and capability. You have more […]
Don’t Sleep on the V6 Camaro
Pony cars and V8 engines go together like ice cream and apple pie. If you don’t have eight cylinders under the hood of your Camaro, Mustang, or Challenger, then get ready for all the withering comments you’ll receive from enthusiasts of American muscle. However, if you look past the preconceptions, you might just be amazed […]
What’s the Difference Between the Silverado 1500, 2500, & 3500?
When you’re looking at Chevrolet’s truck lineup, you might see the Colorado and Silverado and think that there are only two options to choose from. But take a stroll around your local Chevy dealer, and you’ll find that there’s plenty of variety. Not only can trim levels make a big difference in determining whether a […]
Formula E: Not Your Daddy’s Tesla Drag Race
Almost as soon as it was invented, the horseless carriage was put to use for racing. The 24 Hours of Le Mans just celebrated its 100th anniversary, meaning that by 1923 enough rich playboys were racing each other to justify major organized events. Bentley, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, and Jaguar all have roots in racing, […]
Mustang Evolution: How Does the 2024 Ford Mustang Compare to Its Ancestors?
While the Ford Mustang brand is inimitable, there’s actually an impressive range of diversity in the current Mustang lineup. The 2024 Ford Mustang, for example, is offered with a responsible 2.3L EcoBoost engine, or an engine that’s touted as the brand’s “most powerful 5.0L Coyote V8 ever.” Granted, we expect a certain number of differences […]
Final Collector’s Edition Sends the Camaro Out in Style
My parents owned a number of different cars when I was a kid, but the one that left an indelible mark in my young brain was my father’s white 1979 straight-back Camaro with its light-blue interior and roaring V8 engine. There’s a part of my brain where that car will forever live rent-free, and riding […]
7 BMWs That Are the Most Fun to Drive
As far as I’m concerned, the BMW that’s the absolute most fun to drive is the Z4 Roadster, which is the only pure sports car currently available in BMW’s lineup—that’s a big part of why it’s my top choice. Now, to be fair, when we’re talking about something being “fun,” we’re getting really subjective, and […]
The Best New Off-Road Vehicle? The 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD ZR2
Off-road purists are always looking for the next truck that will conquer the wild terrain they love to take head-on. There are plenty of trucks available now that can adequately perform up to expectations off-road, but there could be something even more exciting on the horizon. The 2024 Chevy Silverado promises to be one of […]
Subaru’s All-Wheel Drive Sports Car Is the One To Rally For
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to race a sports car? Have you experienced the thrill of watching or participating in a stage rally? Rallies have been around almost as long as the automobile itself. The first official rally race was the Monte Carlo Rally, which had its inaugural event in 1911. […]
How Honda’s VTEC System Revolutionized Engine Design
Whether you’re a lifelong Honda fan, are checking out your first Honda vehicle, or are simply interested in engine technology, you owe it to yourself to understand what has made Honda engineering truly legendary. I’ll be honest: car manufacturers look for any opportunity to brag about their technology and the specs of their vehicles, whether […]
A Look at the 2023 Toyota Tundra and Its Game-Changing i-FORCE Engine
Toyota is the name that comes to mind when you think of trucks that can last you a lifetime. They’re well-known for their dependable, durable trucks that can handle pretty much anything. They drive as well on rugged terrain as they do on a well-traveled road, and the 2023 Toyota Tundra is no different. It’s […]
A Far Cry from Your Everyday Family-Friendly SUV: The Ford Explorer ST
With the world on lockdown in 2020, drivers nationwide couldn’t thoroughly enjoy new models like the debut of the first-ever Explorer ST. Ford’s high-performance SUV promised many surprises and delivered, but realistically, it’s only been in the years following the pandemic that we’ve genuinely had the opportunity to appreciate the pure thrills the Explorer ST […]
Five Things Toyota Is Doing Right With the Grand Highlander
If you haven’t heard, a new model will join the lineup at the Toyota dealer near you: the all-new Grand Highlander. This is an SUV designed for large families, with three rows of seats inside, plus a lot more for drivers looking for a big vehicle like this to get excited about. You’d think that […]
Why Honda Fans Are Going Ga-Ga Over the Civic Type R
When searching for a Honda dealer, you might come across a variant of the Honda Civic called the Type R. It is based off of the standard Civic, but it packs a much bigger punch in terms of a powerful performance. In fact, it is the fastest Civic ever made, making it around one lap […]
How Does the Ford Bronco Sport Compare to Its Big Sibling?
When the Bronco made its comeback a few years ago, it was clear that Ford was aiming directly at the Jeep Wrangler and looking to deliver the most capable off-road SUV on the market. If anything was a surprise, however, it was that Ford brought not just one but two options to the (off-) road […]
Ferrari’s Past Ends, and Future Begins, with LaFerrari
It all led up to this. Thirty years of rediscovery, realization, succession and innovation, aggregated into a single package which creates a serious argument for itself as the greatest car on the planet. Seventeen years of meticulous cultivation, of both a collection and a relationship, to be granted the privilege of an opportunity to buy […]
A Battle of Performance: The 2023 Ford F-150 vs. the 2023 Chevy Silverado
Few rivalries are more celebrated and well-known than the ones between Chevy and Ford, so much so that it’s impossible to imagine a world where these two titans of industry aren’t attempting to outdo one another in terms of performance, prowess, and quality. Decades ago, the Mustang and Camaro went toe to toe on the […]
What’s Chevy Doing With the Silverado 3500 HD?
The Silverado series of trucks is one of the cornerstones of the Chevy lineup. Chevy makes some of the most impressive pickups on the road, and Silverado models are the pinnacle of what they offer. That being said, the Silverado 3500 HD is a pretty niche item designed to appeal to folks who need some […]
Is the Silverado the World’s Most Powerful Pickup?
It’s almost a sin to put up a Chevy Silverado for sale. After all, the Silverado is renowned for its reliability, dependability, and sheer strength. It’s a true beast of burden, and many truck owners swear by the Chevy Silverado as one of the best pickup trucks on the market. But does it live up […]