A mid-cycle refresh for the 2025 model year has seen the Ford Maverick graced with some compelling updates. The compact pickup made its debut in 2022, and The Big Blue Oval is working to keep things fresh with a new front fascia and headlights, upgraded 13.2-inch touchscreen, and some cutting-edge options like a 360-degree camera […]
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The “Date Car” Re…tired? The 2026 Honda Prelude
Oh, the Honda Prelude, the sleeker and better-looking Honda Accord, a car made for the sole purpose of picking up dates—I’m not kidding; Honda said it themselves. Back in the day, in the year 2000, the Prelude was a relatively tame vehicle that combined front-wheel drive with a modest-revving 220 hp inline-four under the hood. […]
Is Ford’s Pikes Peak Mach-E Prototype the Future of a Proper Electric Sports Car?
The kind of Mustang Mach-E you’ll find at a Ford dealer certainly has impressive stats for a compact SUV, with the most athletic trims able to go from 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds thanks to a powertrain that supplies up to 480 hp and 700 lb-ft of torque. But even with all that power and […]
GR Sport: The Gazoo Gateway
Over the decades, Toyota has built a reputation and record that is coveted by many within the motorsports community. The Celica GT-Four, Yaris Rally1, Hilux Dakar, and, of course, the iconic Supra are just a few examples of stones that have paved the way in the brand’s “Roads build people, and people build cars” mentality. […]
Maverick Lobo vs Tremor: Sweet Street Ride vs Rugged Trail Hopper
The compact Maverick pickup truck appeals to a variety of drivers, mainly those who want the best of both worlds—power mixed with everyday practicality and pickup truck capabilities blended with daily commute requirements. You get the picture. Just because this particular Ford truck isn’t exactly geared toward hard-working construction or industrial workers, it doesn’t mean […]
Get to Know the Ford EcoBoost Family
When it comes to the engines that reside under the hoods of famous Ford vehicles, to say that there are many options may just be the understatement of the century. There’s pretty much everything you can think of powering these vehicles forward, from durable diesels to zippy four-cylinders, exciting V8s to eclectic electric powertrains, making […]
What Is the INEOS Grenadier 1924, and Why Might You Really Want One?
Automotive manufacturers have been making special and limited-edition models since the beginning of mass production. Sometimes, these deluxe models exceed expectations and stick around longer than anticipated. The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, for example, has taken the Rolling Stones’ advice about retirement, though we’re assured the 2025 final edition really is the end of the […]
What’s New for the 2026 Corvette Refresh?
Look around your local Chevy dealer, and among the family-friendly SUVs and workhorse trucks, you’ll find a legendary performance car. The Corvette has long been an icon among enthusiasts, and you don’t stay in the game for that long by being afraid to innovate. Chevy is proving that to be true once again this model […]
Marvel-ous Motoring: Pairing the Avengers With Their Perfect Car
Hello, true believers! We’re currently in a bit of a lull when it comes to Avengers content after the Avengers: Endgame wrapped up Phase 3 back in 2019, but those industrious Russo brothers are already cooking up the next installment with Avengers: Doomsday set to hit the theaters in early 2026. The series has grossed […]
Used SUV Options for Light Off-Roading
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 […]
We’re Transfixed By the New 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6 N
Hyundai’s all-electric midsize sedan, the IONIQ 6, is officially getting a high-performance variant in the all-new 2026 IONIQ 6 N, a treatment that the South Korean brand had given its compact IONIQ 5 SUV just last year. This sedan is designed to be as fast and satisfying as it looks—and it looks pretty dang fast […]
Is the 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 AT4 or AT4X Your Next Off-Road Truck?
Although the capabilities of an off-road SUV like the Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco can be impressive, I’ve always been a fan of powerful trucks for hitting the trail. There’s just something about a truck that feels at home beyond where the pavement ends, although we all know that not every pickup is built for […]
Retired Chevy Models We Want Back
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 […]
The 2025 Nissan Armada Is a Legend in Disguise
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 […]
What to Expect From the Jeep Recon
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 […]
2025 Toyota Tacoma vs 4Runner: Which Should You Get for Off-Roading?
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. […]
The 2026 OPTIQ-V Joins the Cadillac V-Series Lineup
It’s an exciting time to be a Cadillac devotee, especially if the iconic brand’s electric vehicle (EV) lineup has been commanding your attention over the past few years. Hot on the heels of the compact Cadillac OPTIQ’s entrance into the EV market for the 2025 model year, the manufacturer has followed it up with a […]
Chevy Sheds Its Civvies With GM Defense Models
Since 1950, GM Defense has been leveraging the experience and production capabilities of the country’s largest automaker to serve the needs of global defense, security, and government buyers. GM Defense not only converts some of the brand’s best-selling models into readymade military vehicles, but it’s also been responsible for developing entirely original offerings like the […]
Why the Cadillac Escalade IQ Is the Crème de la Crème of Luxury SUVs
Who hasn’t been enraptured by the Cadillac Escalade over the years? It’s massive, and this machine oozes with premium spunk that you can’t find in any other vehicle. It’s the top of the charts, a legacy, an icon. The Cadillac Escalade can’t get any better—or could it? For 2025, the Escalade IQ makes its way […]
Is the 2025 Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate the Ultimate Luxury Truck?
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 […]