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Jake Thiewes

Fan of all things wheeled. Queso enthusiast. Will badger you to come to the track and get rides and/or HPDE seat time, because everyone deserves to be a slightly better driver.

Jeep’s ‘Hurricane’ Inline Six Completely Changes the 2023 Grand Wagoneer L – For The Better

July 8, 2024February 1, 2023 by Jake Thiewes
2023 Grand Wagoneer L

Last year’s 2022 Grand Wagoneer was one of my first reviews of the calendar year, and it left me feeling conflicted. Controversial styling aside, I liked elements of the all-new … Read more

Categories Trucks and Towing Tags Jeep, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, New Car & Truck Reviews, towing Leave a comment

The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Makes Me Wonder Why “Traffic” Isn’t All Hybrids

July 8, 2024January 25, 2023 by Jake Thiewes
2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid

I first drove the 2023 Kia Sportage at Kia’s media event in the spring of 2022. Kia had brought two variants of the all-new Sportage for media to sample – the … Read more

Categories Street Cars Tags hybrid, Kia, Kia Sportage, New Car & Truck Reviews 2 Comments

Scenes from the 2023 Washington Auto Show: What’s New and Interesting

July 8, 2024January 23, 2023 by Jake Thiewes
2024 Ford Mustang GT convertible

Oh, auto shows. What used to be a traveling tour of nearly every make and model on sale seems to be dwindling, with many brands opting out of some or … Read more

Categories Humans of Out Motorsports Tags auto show, DC Auto Show Leave a comment

The GMC Hummer EV Has Some Fun Tricks Up Its Sleeve, but It’s Not For Me

July 8, 2024January 15, 2023 by Jake Thiewes
2022 GMC Hummer EV

As electric cars (and trucks, and SUVs, and vans) grow in popularity, it’s important to remember that the point of every EV is not to be “efficient” over all else. … Read more

Categories Off Road, Trucks and Towing Tags GMC, GMC Hummer EV, Hummer, New Car & Truck Reviews 1 Comment

I Had My First Crash on the Street, in a Press Car on New Year’s Eve

July 8, 2024January 6, 2023 by Jake Thiewes
Ram 1500 GT crash

I’ve been very proud of my mostly-flawless driving record. Since obtaining my drivers’ license in 2006, I’ve managed to only earn a few minor speeding tickets over the years. I’ve … Read more

Categories Humans of Out Motorsports Tags crash, HPDE, Ram 1500, Ram Trucks 2 Comments

Towing With the Ford F-150 Lightning Was the Best Tow Experience I’ve Ever Had – Despite Limited Range and Annoying Charging Stations

July 8, 2024December 20, 2022 by Jake Thiewes
Ford F-150 Lightning towing enclosed trailer

Electric pickup trucks are not ready for long-distance towing. I say that after spending a week with a 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning and finding it an effortless, wildly good tow … Read more

Categories Trucks and Towing Tags electric vehicles, Ford, Ford F-150, New Car & Truck Reviews 2 Comments

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N and Kona N are Amusing, Attainable Performance Stars

July 8, 2024December 19, 2022 by Jake Thiewes
2022 Hyundai Elantra N & Hyundai Kona N

I loved the Hyundai Veloster N. It was a funky, weird three-door hatchback with a killer drivetrain and honest performance at a reasonable price. On the surface, it seemed like … Read more

Categories Street Cars Tags Hyundai, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai N, New Car & Truck Reviews Leave a comment

2023 Genesis Electrified G80 Review: Stylish, Slippery Stunner of a Sedan

July 8, 2024November 28, 2022 by Jake Thiewes
2023 Genesis Electrified G80 matte white

“What even IS that? I love it!” Charging an electric car, even at high speeds, means you have the opportunity to meet other EV drivers and occasionally have some brief … Read more

Categories Street Cars Tags electric vehicles, Genesis, Genesis Electrified G80, Genesis G80, New Car & Truck Reviews 2 Comments

Four Hours with Mike & Martha: Sharing the 2023 Nissan Z with my First Grade Teacher and “Mr. Z” Himself

July 8, 2024November 17, 2022 by Jake Thiewes
2022 Nissan Z Proto Spec

Heritage is an interesting concept in the automotive world. Some brands cling to it, specific models over the years have embraced it – well or to a fault – and other … Read more

Categories Humans of Out Motorsports, Street Cars Tags New Car & Truck Reviews, Nissan, Nissan Z Leave a comment

2023 Cadillac Escalade V Review: Break ‘Em Off Something Proper Like a Real Show Stopper

July 8, 2024November 8, 2022 by Jake Thiewes
2023 Cadillac Escalade V with drag queens

There are certain cars in this business that come close to being perfect. This one is the perfect family crossover, that one is the perfect sport sedan. You know the … Read more

Categories Humans of Out Motorsports, Trucks and Towing Tags Blackwing, Cadillac, Cadillac Escalade, New Car & Truck Reviews Leave a comment
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