I’ve been waiting for this! The second generation of the GMC Canyon had a good run—even at eight years old, the Canyon and its more modest twin, the Chevy Colorado, ranked at or near best-in-class in so many categories that it was arguably the best mid-size truck on the market. But with a dated […]
One of the most common misconceptions in the motorcycle industry is that three-wheelers or trikes can’t offer the same freedom or riding experience as their two-wheeled counterparts. Trike riders know this isn’t true, of course. Many argue that the trike reflects the rebelliousness and outlaw spirit that’s defined the Harley-Davidson brand since its founding in […]
If you’re looking for top-tier towing performance, it’s hard to do better than a heavy-duty pickup like the 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD. New and improved for 2024, this heavy-duty version of Chevy’s full-size pickup is a true towing beast. The automaker has upgraded almost every aspect of the Silverado 2500 HD, overhauling the engine, […]
It was a damp and dreary January day at the Milford Proving Grounds in southeast Michigan, where automotive journalists of every stripe were greeted for a first ride in the latest Corvette model. Surely, there was disappointment regarding the conditions. Forty degrees and drizzly has never been a driver-friendly forecast, but there they were. Fresh […]
For many families shopping for a new vehicle, it’s usually a choice of functionality over style. While many would love to turn heads on the road with a flashy new sedan, the reality is that factors like passenger space and safety features are much more important when taking children into consideration. But what if you […]
If you typed “Jeep Wrangler for Sale Near Me” into the search engine, you’re on the brink of a life-changing decision. This vehicle is more than just a daily commuter—it’s an all-terrain-capable beast. But whether you’re buying your Jeep for off-roading or you just like the lifestyle it entails, it’d be a shame to just […]
Fans of science fiction love the idea of a glimpse into the future. From Tenet to Doctor Who, science fiction staples provide brief looks at what the future may hold, teasing the audience with possibilities. While I can’t show you 2050 (maybe we’ll have the flying cars by then, but probably not), I can show […]
There are plenty of people who will argue that a “real” work truck needs to be a full-size model. Plenty of others get pretty heated about the merits of domestic brands like Ford and Chevy. I get all of that, but I think it pays to expand one’s thoughts about what makes a real workhorse […]
It’s been more than half a century since the Chevy Camaro burst onto the scene with all the swagger, bravado, and ill intent of the villain in a superhero blockbuster. Ford had spoiled Chevy’s prevailing industry dominance with the revolutionary Mustang in 1964, but Chevy couldn’t let the blue oval have an entire market niche […]
The Ford Mustang made its debut on April 17, 1964 at the New York World’s Fair. I was just over two weeks old, so I guess I can be forgiven for not remembering the event. Even so, the great Wilson Pickett immortalized the Mustang in the song “Mustang Sally.” For those who don’t remember, the […]
Chevrolet is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the 70th birthday of its iconic sports car. Sure, there’s a “70th Anniversary Edition” Corvette with exclusive badging, colors, and even a custom luggage set designed to match, but there’s also something even more exciting: the reveal of the upcoming 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray. This hybrid […]
The year is 2023. Inventories are fluctuating. Prices are high. Wyoming wants to ban electric vehicles at the same time that California wants to ban internal combustion engines. The future is as muddled as that statement implies, but any BMW iX dealer might tell you otherwise. They’re selling the car of the future and that […]
What do you do when you need a roomy family car with comfortable seats and plenty of cargo space, but you still want to have fun behind the wheel? You buy a 2023 Ford Explorer. Cars that can cart around the kids during the day while still giving you a burst of adrenaline when you […]
In 1951, the Japanese National Police Reserve, the forerunner of the modern Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, was expanding rapidly and needed a light 4×4 vehicle. Several car manufacturers responded, with Nissan developing the Patrol as its entry into the competition. Although it lost to Mitsubishi’s license-built Willys Jeep, Nissan realized the Patrol had potential on […]
I don’t really like the term “sports car”––it lacks much in the way of nuance and attempts to encapsulate a massive range of different vehicles under a single umbrella. It works, I suppose, but it fails to really get at the heart of the variety of cars it describes since so many models can fall […]
One of the most affordable midsize SUVs on the market is back for the 2023 model year. Nissan fine-tuned the Murano for 2023, and it’s time to explore what’s in store for this year. This SUV has built its reputation on comfort, economy, and affordability. Taking popular qualities from previous models, Nissan refreshed a few […]
“Miata,” from an Old High German word for “reward,” was Mazda’s answer to the question, “What if we had our engineering teams dogfight each other to develop a car?” That’s a hot take, I know, and more than a bit of a stretch–far from being its inception, that gritty chapter is actually the climax of […]
The Toyota Corolla has been the king of consumer-friendly vehicles since it hit the market all the way back in 1968. This small Japanese sedan arrived on American shores in an age when massive muscle cars still ruled the streets. But while it may not have looked like much, it became an instant hit with […]
Back in November, Ford announced that the EcoSport had finally met its timely and unlamented end. Ford’s smallest SUV never had much going for it beyond its low price, as its decidedly unsporty engine options weren’t even that eco-friendly. However, the discontinuation of the EcoSport means more to car enthusiasts than the chance to say […]
In 1953 the world was a very different place. Khrushchev and Tito rose to power in eastern Europe at the same time that an armistice was signed in Korea. For the first time humans stood atop Mount Everest, and evidence linking lung cancer to smoking was discovered. Color TVs were introduced to the market, costing […]
