Ranger ST? Ranger RS? Why Ford Should Build a New High Performance Street Pickup
In case you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed that high performance, high horsepower off-road pickups and SUVs are hot right now.From the supercharged Ram TRX to the 392 V8 Wrangler...
View ArticleMeet the Alpha Wolf: An All-Electric 1980s Pickup Truck Throwback
With the growth of the electric vehicle segment in recent years, we've seen countless new companies emerge hoping to gain ground during what's shaping up to be a transitional period for the auto...
View Article6 Factory Supercharged V8s That Crushed The Muscle Car Competition
There's no replacement for displacement—unless it's a supercharger. Being able to force additional air into a motor has long been one of the most reliable, and affordable, ways to generate extra...
View ArticleSpy Photos: 2023 Ford Electric Vehicle F150 Pickup
We caught some photos of the upcoming Ford F-150 EV truck, giving us our first look at a possible production version of the all-electric pickup.Though clad in a substantial amount of camouflage, we can...
View Article6.0L Power Stroke Problems, Part 5: HPOP
It’s time to explore yet another component that fails prematurely on the 6.0L Power Stroke. And when this one fails it often leaves you and your Super Duty dead in the water, never to restart until...
View ArticleSports Car or Off-Roader? The Suzuki X-90 Was the Mazda Miata of 1990s 4x4s
When you think of a 4x4 or other vehicles built with “adventuring” in mind, you likely think of a truck or SUV that’s styled to be tough and aggressive. The X-Factor of '90s Off-RoadingToday...
View ArticleA History Of The Ford 460, The Blue Oval's Longest-Lasting Truck Big Block V8
Ford's most popular, longest-lasting big block V8 engine lived an incredibly varied life. The 460 cubic inch eight-cylinder motor debuted all the way back in 1968 but found itself powering cars,...
View ArticleSpy Photos: '22 Ford Maverick AWD Truck
We just caught the upcoming Ford Maverick AWD pickup out testing with light camouflage, allowing for the clearest views yet of Ford's upcoming unibody pickup.The Maverick name used to belong to a...
View ArticleNot the Average Work Truck: A Radical Raised 2017 Flatbed Ford F350 Super...
RBP (Rollin’ Big Power) created the Builder’s Challenge to help them select the biggest, and boldest trucks out there to represent them at the SEMA show over the last few years. The trucks are not only...
View ArticleThe Ideal, Modestly-Priced Mid-Sized SUV With Third-Row Seating: Part 6
Our quest for the perfect third-row seating, mid-size SUV brings us to Mazda this time, to try out the CX-9. So far, we’ve gotten behind the wheel of a Ford Explorer, Dodge Durango, Subaru Ascent and a...
View ArticleStep Child: Lite Brite's 6.4L Hemi V8 Powered Jeep JL
If there is one thing we have learned about the Jeep Wrangler, it’s that there really are “no limits” to what modifications can be made to them. When Jeep introduced the four-door Wrangler Unlimited in...
View ArticleGodzilla Swap: 5 Project Ideas for Ford's New Super Duty 7.4L V8 Crate Engine
Given the dominance of smaller displacement engines, overhead cams, turbocharging and electrification in today’s auto industry, it’s a little crazy that Ford recently introduced an all-new Super Duty...
View ArticleWhat Is A Pre-Runner? A History Of Toyota's Two-Wheel Drive Off-Road Tacoma...
If you're a fan of off-road racing, chances are you're familiar with the term "pre-runner." Specifically, this refers to any type of vehicle used by a team to run the race course in advance of the...
View ArticleCamper Shells: What You Need to Know About this Essential Overlanding Truck...
Camper shells have long been a popular accessary for truck owners. Whether you are looking to keep your bed cargo safe from unwanted attention or turn your truck bed into a living space camper shells...
View Article6.0L Power Stroke Problems, Part 6: Injectors
In part 5 we spelled out the most common issues associated with the 6.0L Power Stroke’s high-pressure oil pump, so it stands to reason why we’re spotlighting the problems that plague the next major...
View ArticleNitto NT555 G2 Tire Review: Only the Best for a Pro-Touring Classic
When it comes to choosing tires, there are a lot of things to consider. What are you planning to use your car for? Is it used as a daily driver or more of a fun weekend car? What look are you going...
View ArticleFrom IROC to Gran Turismo: The First Gen Dodge Stratus & Avenger Were...
If you recall the glory days of Saturday Night Live, you might remember a skit in which Will Ferrell’s dysfunctional dad character proudly screams “I drive a Dodge Stratus!” during an argument with his...
View ArticleV12 Countdown: 5 Of The Most Powerful, Most Important 12-Cylinder Performance...
V12 engines have long been seen as the apex of performance and smooth operation. These well-balanced, torque-friendly designs hail primarily from Europe, where the long hoods of classic sports cars...
View ArticleDuramax Tahoe: Chevrolet Treats Its Second Largest SUV To 3.0L Duramax Love
We usually have nothing but praise for new diesel options brought to market in the post dieselgate world, not to mention at the dawn of the coming electric one. However, this time we’re taking a...
View ArticleAdam Lizotte-Zeisler aka Adam LZ joins Nitto Tire for 2021 Formula Drift...
Two years ago, YouTube sensation Adam Lizotte-Zeisler, more commonly known by his YouTube abbreviated username AdamLZ, sprang onto the Formula Drift PRO 2 grid with a freshly built Nissan S15 drift car...
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