Monthly Archives: August 2023
Under The Hood: 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
The new 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon are offered with three variations of a 2.7-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. The one here is the mid-level L3B “Turbo Plus” in the Trail Boss and has 310 horsepow...
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser: My Take
When the 2024 Lexus GX was unveiled earlier this year looking awfully retro in its form and in roof line details, I knew right then something was up. I knew right then we would see a Toyota variant of the mid-size...
2024 Chevrolet Traverse: First Look
A completely redesigned 2024 Chevrolet Traverse has been unveiled, likely the last new gasoline powered mid-size SUV from the brand. Still based on the Epsilon front-wheel drive architecture, the three-row SUV mor...
Ford Maverick Hybrid: Firestone Destination A/T2 Upgrade
Just because your Ford Maverick Hybrid is only front-wheel drive doesn't mean you are relegated to life in the mall parking lots of the world. You can go out there, in the mud, down the trail, out into the wild. Y...
2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE: Test Drive
Every once in a while I get to test a car that reaffirms why I got into this business in the first place. The 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE sedan with 677 horsepower of electric power, every performance tweak known to man...
Quick Take: 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X AEV Edition
The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X AEV Edition builds on the already highly equipped off-road Sierra 1500 AT4X raising the bar with AEV namesake equipment for an upgraded look and enhanced off-road capability. In fo...
Review: Zone Offroad Leveling Kit for Ford Maverick
In the pursuit of building up our long-term test Ford Maverick Hybrid to have more capability out on the trail, a leveling kit was at the top of the list. There are a number of them on the market, the most popular...
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ: First Look
The all-electric 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ full-sized SUV was just unveiled this week. Showcasing the brand's signature style and luxury, the new full size utility will eventually replace the internal combustion e...
Under The Hood: 2023 Dodge Hornet 2.0T
One of the two engines available in the Dodge Hornet is what Dodge calls the Hurricane 4 2.0-liter turbocharged four cylinder. In this vehicle it produces 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque and is mated t...
2024 Lincoln Nautilus: First Look
The latest American brand to shift production of a mainstream model to China is Lincoln with the all-new 2024 Nautilus mid-size luxury SUV. It arrives early next year replacing the current model built in North Ame...
