2023 GMC Canyon First Drive: Something For Everyone
“Okay, when your front wheels drop in, just keep toward the left side and floor it.” I was in the driver’s seat of a 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X, staring at … Read more
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The W163 Mercedes-Benz ML320: Future Overlander Build… or Lost Cause?
The year is 1997; the world’s mourning the loss of Princess Diana, and celebrating the conviction of Timothy McVeigh. The Notorious B.I.G. is on the radio, and you’re sitting down … Read more
2023 Rivian R1T Review: She Make It Look Easy ‘Cause She Got It
Manufacturers will tell you otherwise, but it’s rare to drive a new car that feels really groundbreaking. In most cases, the vehicle does what it says on the label and … Read more
2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Review: Due for Replacement, Yet Remarkably Charming
I was a rising senior in college when the current generation of Toyota 4Runner first launched. A few years later, I had graduated and was working at my first “big … Read more
2022 Ford Bronco Wildtrak Review: Smart, Capable, and Very Endearing
I am not an experienced off-roader, nor are there very difficult trails within a day’s distance of my home in Washington, DC. I generally prefer my convertibles to be sporty … Read more
2022 Ford Explorer Timberline Review: Real Hardware Helps for Mild Off-Roading
My gut told me I should avoid the goopy, muddy tracks. I’d spent an hour exploring a fairly easy off-road trail with the 2022 Ford Explorer Timberline, a route that … Read more
Donna’s Story: This 1999 GMC Yukon is The Newest Vehicle I’ve Owned
If you’ve been following my ramblings here, you may have noticed that my collection of vehicles doesn’t stick to one vein of the automotive experience. I like having vehicles that somewhat focus on a niche while still being versatile enough to use at any given time. Donna broke all kinds of personal records such as newest and only OBD2 vehicle I’ve ever owned, most luxurious with heated seats and auto dimming mirrors, as well as most expensive. So I was pretty excited!
2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Review: Legitimately, Surprisingly Good Off-Road
“Come on, come on, figure it out,” I half-shouted at the dashboard. The nose of the 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness was pointed relatively skyward, three of the four wheels balanced … Read more
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness First Look: The Most Adventuresome Factory Forester
Subaru’s Forester and Outback have been known for decades as street-focused yet decidedly rugged vehicles. What first debuted a few months ago as a trim level of Outback is now … Read more
I Took a W123 Mercedes-Benz 240D Off-Roading and Here’s What Happened
Every time I go on a Gambler 500 rally I see a vehicle or two that really get the gears turning in my head. More often than not, I end … Read more