Home From the 2023 Rebelle Rally: An Incredible Honda Journey
After 2.5 days of driving our trusty 2024 Honda Pilot TrailSport, I’m finally home from this year’s Rebelle Rally! The gear is unloaded and mostly unpacked. Here are a few…
Step-by-Step Guide: Installing a Trailer Hitch on a 2022 Subaru Crosstrek
After a year of owning our 2022 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0 Premium (6-speed), we decided to bolt up a hitch for a multitude of reasons. It turns out installing a trailer…
A Trio of Honda TrailSport SUVs Compete in the 2023 Rebelle Rally
Honda today unveiled its trio of rugged TrailSport SUVs that will compete in the grueling 2023 Rebelle Rally. This is an eight-day off-road competition through the unforgiving desert conditions of the American Southwest.…
Is Mitsubishi Teasing a New Delica?
Today Mitsubishi Motors teased out a new image of a concept vehicle that will debut at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, held from October 28 to November 5 in Tokyo. Frankly,…
2023 Big Northwest Subaru Meet is How You Do Subiefest in Oregon
After our first Subiefest show of 2023, Big Wicked Meet, we traveled back to Oregon and went to the 2023 Big Northwest Subaru meet. Yes, a Subiefest in our own…
Review: 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit. A Hype-Worthy Future Icon
Every now and then a car comes out that has a ton of hype built around it. Once and a while, it lives up to the hullabaloo. The Toyota Corolla…
2018 BMW 540d: A New Engine Before the Death of Diesel Cars in the U.S.
The Autopian considered the 2018 BMW 540d xDrive, the last BMW diesel sold in America, as a Holy Grail, despite the 5-series still occupying showroom space at dealerships. BMW announced…
AeroPress Coffee Maker Comparison
Coffee is a daily ritual for me both at home and while traveling. Most mornings, whether at my house or on the road, I use an AeroPress coffee maker, the…
Orphans And Oddballs: How I Became The Car Enthusiast I Am Today
When I was a kid growing up in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, University Avenue was the prime cruising spot. When I was in my early teens in…
Opinion: ’80s and ’90s Style Is In, But What’s Ugly Then Is Still Ugly Now
Style and trends are a funny thing. There’s always this desire for retro, whether we’re talking clothes, music, or automotive styling. Currently, ’80s and ’90s style is in, and the…
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Rear Visibility Upgrades That Make Older Cars, Trucks, and SUVs Easier to Drive
Modern vehicles have become increasingly packed with safety and driver-assistance features. Newer models often include large infotainment screens, parking sensors, blind-spot alerts, 360-degree camera systems, and advanced warning technology. But for many owners, especially those driving older cars, trucks, and SUVs, the experience behind the wheel can still be very…
The Return of Analog Driving: Why Enthusiasts Are Seeking Simpler Cars Again
Image Source Modern cars are loaded with technology. Touchscreens, driver assists, over-the-air updates, subscription features — the list keeps growing. A new Volvo EX90 has a 14.5-inch central display. Some Teslas run entire climate systems through software menus. But something odd is happening. Drivers are pushing back. Forums, club meetups,…
How Traffic Violations Can Affect Your Driving Record and Insurance Rates
Most drivers assume that any traffic ticket will automatically send their car insurance rates climbing. The reality is more nuanced, and understanding the distinction between a moving violation and a non-moving violation can save a lot of unnecessary worry. Moving violations, which occur when a vehicle is in motion, are…