There are a few prerequisites for any vehicle that’s looking to try its luck on challenging off-road terrain. A little extra ground clearance is essential, as are specialized off-road tires that maximize traction on uneven or loose surfaces, but if there was just one area to focus on, it would have to be the suspension. […]
Since it burst on the scene in 2010, the F-150 Raptor has turned heads with its brash performance and devil-may-care attitude. In their original review, MotorTrend described it as what happens when hot rodders decide to go off-road racing. For my money, it’s the vehicle that truly spawned the “mainstream super-truck” category of souped-up trucks […]
You don’t have to be a die-hard card-carrying Corvette Club member to understand and appreciate that the 2024 Chevy Corvette Stingray is an impressive automobile. With a potential maximum of 495 hp, a top track speed of 194 mph, and a 0-60 mile per hour time of a mere 2.9 seconds, the stats speak for […]
With more off-road-focused vehicles hitting the market each year, today’s SUVs have never been more capable when it comes to enjoying a little off-road fun. From Chevy’s Z71 trims complete with skid plates, tow hooks, and all-terrain tires to GMC’s AT4 series offered with improved approach angles and a height-adjustable air suspension as standard fare, […]
The off-road pickup segment has exploded in recent years, leading automakers to introduce several intriguing new models that cater to the niche. Take Toyota, for example—drivers in the market for a new Toyota Tacoma for sale now have seven distinct trims to choose from, including three ready-made off-road trims in the TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, […]
How do you classify a three-quarter-ton pickup that can jump dunes, conquer rocks, and wreck forest trails by kicking up more dirt than Mount Semeru can kick lava into the sky? Tradition says you should pack that awesomeness into overly generous trims and slap a cool name on them. So when you want some super-beefy […]
Off-roading is one of the most fun activities you can do in a properly equipped pickup truck. In recent years, the big automakers have put a lot of time and effort into ensuring that both their midsize and full-size truck offerings are fully decked out to handle off-roading. Chevy has put a lot of their […]
In production since 1935, the Suburban has enjoyed a remarkable transformation over the last eight, nearly nine, decades. It started as a “carryall” model renowned for its all-steel body construction, a first in an era where most automakers relied on wood. Chevrolet’s use of steel made the Suburban more rugged and versatile, setting a precedent […]
You’re planning your next adventure on the trail, running through a mental checklist of everything you need to bring. Of course, there are the essentials, like extra fuel cans and recovery tools. There’s also camping gear like sleeping bags, food, and everything else you need to wrap up a long day on the trail around […]
First, there was the Ford F-150 Raptor. Then there was the Bronco Raptor. Now there is the Ranger Raptor. While it might seem like Ford is well on the path to diluting the Raptor name with ever smaller, less powerful, and less aggressive models (Maverick Raptor, when?), the latest member of the Raptor family is […]
