Square isn’t elegant. It isn’t sexy. It’s like a block of granite: tough, hard-edged, a foundation for building things. Boxes are square. Most appliances are square. And once upon a time, trucks were square. In particular, the third-generation 1973-1987 Chevy C/K pickup truck came to be affectionately nicknamed the “square body truck.” Folks also sometimes […]
With roots deeply embedded in the very dawn of the automobile era, Buick has played an instrumental role in the evolution of the industry. Throughout its journey, the company has cemented its reputation not just as a producer of luxury vehicles but as an innovator, a trendsetter, and a testament to American craftsmanship. So, if […]
Rally racing is an art form nearly as old as the automobile itself, dating back to around 1910. From the Pikes Peak hill climb to the long-distance Paris-Dakar rally, the sport challenges drivers’ skills at navigation, endurance driving, and carrying speed over terrain. Over the years, as technologies improved and television brought the sport to […]
Full disclosure: despite certain similarities of beard, I am not, nor have I ever been, the famed 16th-century French astrologer and prognosticator Nostradamus. That being said, I will make a few predictions today about what the future might hold for the Jeep Wrangler, which will most likely not come true, but if they do, then […]
When you think of some of the most iconic cars that have ever hit the market, chances are at least a few of the vehicles that come to mind will be SUVs. Sturdy and strong, SUVs are some of the most capable and useful cars out there. They are a key part of America’s post […]
If a friend has ever told you that they found a Chevy SS at a local used car auction or been giddy about finding an SS at a used Chevy dealership, you might have been confused for a moment because…you weren’t quite sure what an SS was. Every so often in automobile history, a great […]
When it comes to motorcycles, even those who have never thrown a leg over a bike are bound to recognize a few of the industry’s best-selling models. Take the Harley-Davidson Sportster, for example. With over 40,000 units sold in 2020 alone, the iconic bike can easily be found weaving through traffic from coast to coast. […]
For those with a soft spot for the rumble of a classic engine in a ruggedly engineered truck, there’s nothing quite as exhilarating as classic pickups. Beyond the nostalgic memories of your parents’ or grandparents’ pickup trucks, older trucks represent a level of toughness, heart, and grit that testify to an era where simplicity and […]
I love to celebrate a good anniversary, don’t you? It was such a shame that the A90 Supra was released just a hair too late to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first Toyota Celica Supra, introduced in 1979, but at least next year provides the chance to celebrate 45 years of Supra! What was […]
Years ago, I settled in for a movie on the couch and joked about how nice it would be to have movie theater popcorn delivered. You know, the buttery delicious aroma that immediately heightens your senses and puts you in “movie mode” when you walk through the theater doors. I wanted that deliciousness delivered rather […]
It’s been running roughshod on every surface nature could conceive for over 70 years, and soon it’ll be back on American shores. With over 10 million units sold, the Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the most significant vehicles in the history of the world. The first Toyota many markets received was not a Camry […]
Chevy has a time-honored tradition of setting the bar for what performance and style should look like in a high-end pickup truck. Throughout their century-long history, Chevy has provided the public with some of the most iconic vehicles that have ever hit the automotive scene, which is why it is common knowledge that your local […]
It’s not just car enthusiasts that have a spot soft for automobiles. Sometimes an eye-catching car in an iconic film or commercial can really leave its mark on a person and our culture. One iconic brand that has managed to make such a mark is Honda. Cruise by any Honda dealership and take in the […]
Where do I even begin? How does one approach the topic of the Lamborghini Countach, that quintessential icon of 1980s culture, arguably the most ridiculous, eye-catching supercar ever made, the car which continues to define the Lamborghini brand to this day? I feel like Jordan Belfort staring down at the car from atop a brick […]
If you’re looking to tear it up out in the open desert or tackle OHV trails with ease but don’t want to get a dedicated ATV that isn’t road legal, then you’re probably familiar with off-road trucks. From the Ram TRX to the Chevy Silverado ZR2, there are plenty of full-size beasts these days that […]
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 […]
There are plenty of reasons that people shop for used vehicles rather than new ones, such as the desire to save money or wanting to skip the depreciation that hits new vehicles. Some drivers just like the idea of keeping a vehicle on the road longer, especially if it’s still in good shape, or simply […]
Automotive adventuring may be far out of sight, but it’s rarely out of mind. Everywhere you look, even in the busiest downtown corridors, our streets are loaded with vehicles derived from intrepid thoroughbred overlanders. The crossover is, after all, a specialized derivative of the SUV. That said, few of the crossovers at your average local […]
Chevrolet history is American history. From creating the first-ever SUV to contributing to World War II efforts in the ’40s, this automotive brand’s contributions to American culture helped to mold our country into what it is today. Being one of the premier automotive brands in America, there is a long and winding story of how […]
General Motors Truck Company, or GMC, has been a force in the American automotive industry since 1912. It all started when General Motors bought the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company and the Reliance Motor Car Company and combined them to create the General Motors Truck Company. During the first half of the 20th century, GMC trucks […]
