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Tom the C-10: A Faithful, Rejuvenated ’84 Chevy Truck
Commuter vehicles tend to go through a lot. Between stop-and-go rush hour traffic and piling up tons of miles, they usually don’t get the privilege of coming home to a nice, climate-controlled garage...
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SUV or Pickup? Choosing Between the Twin-Turbo Toyota Tundra and Toyota Sequoia
SUV or pickup truck? For many buyers of either one, the choice is straight forward and there’s little consideration of the alternative.But in other cases, the two offerings can be remarkably...
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History Of The Cummins-Powered Ram (1989-1993)—The Truck With An Unlikely...
In the late 1980s, Chrysler’s heavy-duty pickup truck line was the equivalent of managed decay. The loss of big-block gasoline V-8 options, the discontinuation of crew cab configurations, an exterior...
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Quadratec JTe: A Gladiator Built to Tread Lightly
What do you get when you combine a 2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe and a Jeep Gladiator? Well, if you have the talent of Greg Henderson, and his Unofficial Use Only team, you get the JTe you see here...
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Can’t Afford a Porsche 911 Dakar? Should Ford Follow Along with an Off-Road...
If you’ve been paying attention to automotive news over the last month or so, you may have seen a pair of interesting new vehicle debuts from Porsche and Lamborghini.First, Porsche dropped the 911...
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Built-To-Order Explorer: Our Black-On-Black Twin-Turbo ST Arrives
After six months of waiting, our built-to-order Ford Explorer ST is here. And just like that, this family of five is much more inclined to go on a road trip, find a reason (any reason) to cruise up...
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Test Drive Review: Is the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Still Relevant As An...
Yesterday's latest and greatest very quickly becomes today's old hat, especially in the fast-paced world of electric vehicles. Lauded at its launch in 2017 as the affordable EV that could pave the way...
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Cheaper than a V8, But Worth the Savings? The Chevy Camaro V6 & 2.0 Turbo
When it comes to pure performance, the current sixth generation Chevrolet Camaro is easily the best of the breed.Yes, there were a lot of great Camaros built, going all the way back to the late '60s,...
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Test Drive Review: The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Finds Off-Road Monster...
Is there a middle-ground when it comes to building an off-road monster? In a world where pickups like the Ford F-150 Raptor R and the Ram 1500 TRX pulverize trails and dunes with their plus-size...
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Wagon, SUV or a Little of Both? Mazda CX-50 vs Subaru Outback
The traditional station wagon, for all intents and purposes, is basically dead. But that doesn’t the mean the idea of them hasn’t lived on.In fact, depending on your perspective, the classic station...
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Surviving the Rubicon Trail in A Jeep Gladiator
By now, hopefully you have had a chance to watch our latest On The Trail video where we traverse the legendary Rubicon Trail. If not, click HERE to give it a watch. This had been a trip I’d been...
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Test Drive Review: Does The 2023 Honda CR-V Redesign The Brand's Best-Selling...
Is it possible for a vehicle to make almost no impression? In some cases this might seen a serious negative, an indication that the designers failed in their attempt to connect with potential...
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Half-Ton Heavies: Chevy & GMC 3.0 Duramax Diesel vs 6.2 Gas V8
For a long time, the engine options for a half ton pickup truck or SUV were pretty simple. You might have an inline or V6 engine as a base choice, followed by a couple of naturally aspirated V8s in...
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Tale Of The Tire: Do I Really Need Mud Terrain Or Does All Terrain Tire Make...
For many truck owners a big part of the appeal of a mud terrain tire is that it throws down some of the most aggressive-looking tread and sidewall money can buy. There's a large percentage of SUV and...
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Take Back the Power: Regearing Your Off-Road Vehicle
When it comes to modifying your vehicle for off-road use, there’s a pretty basic list of parts most people consider. Typically, a suspension lift is installed for increased ground clearance and a...
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Top Five Off-Road Trails in Southern California for Beginners
Southern California is one of the best places to live for the outdoor enthusiast. From surfing to snowboarding, hiking to mountain biking, and everything in between, SoCal is a hub for many outdoor...
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Ford Bronco: East Coast Vs West Coast
When Ford first debuted the Bronco in 2020, the 4x4 community nearly burst with excitement for the entirely new off-road platform. Jeep’s Wrangler had long been the only modern player in the...
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The Third-Generation Toyota 4Runner: Overhyped or Modern Classic?
As we’ve seen across so many genres of vehicle, the definition of a “classic” has expanded with the times, moving from the ‘50s into the ‘80s, and most recently the ‘90s and early 2000s.Whether its...
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Test Drive Review: The 2023 Kia Sportage X-Line AWD Aims To Take Down The...
It would be difficult to accuse Kia of following in the footsteps of compact crossover class leaders like the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V. Whereas those two sales giants have gradually diluted their...
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History Of The 1994-1998 HD Dodge Rams: Improved Design, New Engines And Coil...
Perhaps the biggest move in the history of Dodge pickups occurred for the 1994 model year. Not only did Chrysler completely redesign its Ram trucks inside and out, but it debuted the first 4x4 coil...
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