The $40 LML Duramax Fueling Fix
Whether it’s repairs, performance or simple upkeep, the words cheap and diesel don’t usually go hand-in-hand. But when LinCo Diesel Performance—a Missouri-based truck shop—began to notice a pattern...
View ArticleMopar Muscle Truck: Is a New Hemi-Powered Ram a Budget Challenger or Charger...
A couple of weeks ago we took a look through Ford's pickup truck lineup to show that it's possible to spec out an F-150 with a standard cab, short bed and 5.0 V8 engine and have yourself an...
View ArticleFit For a Crossover: The Nitto Nomad Grappler Creates Its Own Category Of Tire
The crossover utility vehicle market is the fastest-growing automotive segment in America right now, so why not capitalize on it by offering a purpose-built tire for CUV owners? With a history of...
View ArticleReview: The 2022 Volkswagen Taos Turns German Brand Away From Hatchbacks...
Would it surprise you to know that between 2012 and 2020, Volkswagen turned no profit in America? Despite building one of the best and most popular compact hatchbacks on the market in the Golf— greater...
View Article64" vs 72" Wide UTV Comparison: Do You Need Long Travel Suspension?
In the mid 2000s, the sport UTV market was really beginning. The Yamaha Rhino came out in 2004 with 54” track width and a whopping 7” of suspension travel. Then in 2008, Polaris introduced the RZR 800....
View ArticleBuild Your Own Silverado SS? The Low-Buck Way to Spec a New Chevy Truck for...
Now that we’ve had a look at the current “build your own” performance truck possibilities from both Ford and Ram, it’s time to wrap up this little series with a look at Chevrolet’s offerings.The...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Crossover Tire: Nitto's Nomad Grappler Tested
Excellent fuel economy, an outstanding safety rating, and one of, if not, the best all-wheel-drive system on the market- the Subaru Outback is an outdoor enthusiasts dream vehicle in many ways. Over...
View ArticleCan It Survive? Triple-Turbo Cummins’ Pushing 150-PSI Of Boost
Forcing triple-digit boost through any engine is asking for trouble—yet at any given PPL or NTPA Super Stock diesel truck pull you can find a sea of vehicles with engines capable of pulling it off in...
View ArticleBody Armor: Upgrading the Toyota RAV4 Prime with LP Aventure Skid Plates &...
When we last checked in on my 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime project, we'd just installed a set of Nitto's new Nomad Grappler crossover-terrain tires and a set of 17" KMC wheels.And as I said in my initial...
View ArticleOff-Road Essentials: Choosing the Right Upgrades for your Crossover
Modern Crossover Utility Vehicles (CUV’s) have proven that you don’t need a big truck or SUV to explore the great outdoors. While modern technology often makes older gearheads weary, it has brought us...
View ArticleLegacy Secured: Why C5, C6 & C7 Corvettes Will be the Next Big Thing
When Chevrolet debuted the radically redesigned C8 Corvette for the 2020 model year, it represented a paradigm shift for the entire modern Corvette lineage.Aside from its V8 engine, the C8 basically...
View ArticleThe Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Off-Roader Changed The Performance Pickup Truck...
The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor changed the pickup game for good when it arrived for the 2010 model year. After years of focusing on street performance, Ford's Special Vehicles Team turned its attentions to...
View ArticleMild 'N Out: Turning a Honda Ridgeline into a Competent Trail Rig
When the Ridgeline was introduced into the marketplace in 2006, the concept was that the unibody truck would be a pickup for consumers that were willing to trade the excess functions inherent in a...
View ArticleReview: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve Challenges German Luxury SUVs
Jeep's gradual push into luxury has been led for the past decade by the Grand Cherokee, which until the recent unveiling of the super-sized truck-based Grand Wagoneer represented the brand's flagship...
View ArticleA Legend Reborn: G-Rodz's Built 1974 Ford Bronco
There's never been a hotter time in the market than now for the Ford Bronco. When Ford announced the resurgence of the iconic namesake in 2020, 4x4 and vintage truck enthusiasts both took notice,...
View ArticleHere Comes the Hurricane: This 500HP+ Twin Turbo Inline Six is the...
It's long been rumored that Stellantis (formerly known as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) has been working on a new inline-six engine designed to be a more a fuel-efficient replacement for its Hemi...
View ArticleExploring the Georgia Adventure Trail
The Georgia Adventure Trail (GAT) is an enthusiast-created trail map that runs from Florida to North Carolina over the entire state of Georgia. A total of 580 miles, the trail is 65% off-road with...
View ArticleHellgato: Bagged Dodge Challenger Hellcat with JDM Vibes
There’s something to be said about a car feeling like home. On the one hand, there’s a desire to want to experience as many automotive pursuits as possible. Every enthusiast has a list of guilty...
View ArticleTrail Mode Engaged: Electric Soft-Roading in Our Nomad-Grappler Equipped RAV4...
As I approach a half year of ownership with my 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime - the vast majority of its use has been what you’d expect from a family CUV. Running to preschool, the grocery store, family road...
View ArticleFrom FX4 to Raptor and Now "Rattler": Picking the Ideal F-150 For Off-Roading
This week, Ford debuted a new member of the F-150 Lineup, called the Rattler. This package adds some off-road hardware to the ultra-popular Ford half-ton, along with some unique visual elements. The...
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