Tag: off-road
First Drive: 2016 Ford F-150 5.0 V8
Picking up up the Bronze Fire 2016 Ford F-150 Lariat Crew Cab for the week, the first thing we did as a tradition is gun the accelerator onto the freeway to hear its sound and feel its power. In a pleasant surprise it...
Reality Check: Where the Hummers are
When I owned my Hummer H2 back in the day, that vehicle attracted more angry people than you can ever imagine. But it wasn't just me, environmentalists of the era attacked them mercilously, even lighting them on fire ...
Test driven: 2013 Toyota RAV4
All the marketing hoocheekoo aside, there is no doubt the 2013 Rav4 is all new. It's longer, lower and wider than the 2012 model and has all new styling. It has a very pronounced beek which echoes Toyota's latest styl...
Off-Road Test: 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor
The long awaited modern-day Ford Bronco has been a hit. So what could make it better? Make it faster, better off-road, and look more bad-ass. That's the Ford Bronco Raptor. Like the first F-150 Raptor from a de...
2023 Ford Maverick Tremor: Colors Revealed
The 2023 Ford Maverick build and price went live this week, and those interested in the new off-road oriented Tremor variant can finally what their build options look like in the various colors and option packages...
Test Drive: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SEL AWD
When the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas was first shown, they parked it aside the classic and iconic Microbus from the 1960's in a bid to paint the new SUV in the image of their brand of road going travel Americana. At fir...
Test driven: 2014 Kia Sorento
For 2014, the Kia Sorento got a number of well needed updates. We've tested the previous Sorento before and it always fell mid-pack in terms of style, value, and driving charisma. The new 2014 gets help in all three c...
Detailed Look: Toyota FT-4X Concept
If you think Toyota has given up the rugged off-road sport-utility minded vehicle since the cancellation of the FJ Cruiser, you might look at the Toyota FT-4X Concept unveiled at the New York Auto Show. Comparing i...
2023 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss: Deep Dive
Of all the distinct trim grades the all-new 2023 Chevrolet Colorado comes in, the down to basics Trail Boss off-roader is likely the most interesting to me. Think of it like a basic Work Truck (WT) trim grade ...
First Drive: 2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
Getting our first perimeter check on the Outback, the look is familiar. While this new sport utility wagon shares no sheet-metal with the old one, it brings its all new style in an evolutionary way. Trademark lowe...
