Trucks & SUVs

We drove the Canyon AT4X and Tacoma TRD Pro back-to-back across the same terrain to find out which factory midsize off-road truck earns its premium. The answer isn't simple.

Mar 10, 2026 · 7 min read

The Ford Bronco Raptor is an overbuilt, over-capable machine that makes Wrangler Rubicon owners genuinely reconsider their choices. Here's what life with one actually looks like.

Mar 1, 2026 · 7 min read

The Ram 1500 REV enters the electric truck market with range and capability specifications that challenge the F-150 Lightning directly. Here's an honest assessment of what Stellantis is bringing to the fight.

Feb 28, 2026 · 7 min read

The Subaru Outback Wilderness is the wagon for buyers who take the all-terrain capability claim seriously. Higher suspension, aggressive tires, and genuine off-road hardware back up a proposition that most crossovers only pretend to make.

Feb 22, 2026 · 7 min read

The Ford Maverick Hybrid achieves 42 mpg city in a truck that can haul a 4x8 sheet of plywood without folding a seat. It's the most practical argument for hybrid ownership available at its price point.

Feb 20, 2026 · 7 min read

The Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison is a factory-built off-road machine that outperforms most built trucks. For serious overlanders, it changes the value calculation.

Feb 8, 2026 · 7 min read

The F-150 Raptor R puts a supercharged V8 in America's best-selling off-road truck. At this price and power level, it's either the most logical thing you can buy or the most excessive - depending entirely on your relationship with desert terrain.

Jan 30, 2026 · 7 min read

America's truck market has more variety than at any previous point. Here's the honest hierarchy of the 2026 pickup truck segment, from the most capable to the most versatile.

Jan 30, 2026 · 7 min read

After years of absence, the Land Cruiser is back in America. It's different from the 200-series that preceded it - leaner, more capable in some ways, and carrying a price premium that demands evaluation.

Jan 15, 2026 · 7 min read

The Rivian R1T has been in the market long enough to evaluate seriously. Here's a real-world off-road assessment of what the quad-motor electric truck delivers - and where its unusual capabilities actually matter.

Dec 10, 2025 · 7 min read

Towing capacity numbers on sticker sheets are marketing. The real question is how much you can safely tow under your specific conditions. Here's how to read the data correctly.

Nov 8, 2025 · 7 min read

The 2025 Subaru Outback claims to do everything reasonably well rather than one thing perfectly. We test whether that versatility holds up.

Mar 30, 2026 · 6 min read

The 2025 Honda CR-V pairs class-leading cabin space with strong efficiency. Here's where it beats rivals and where it plays it safe.

Mar 19, 2026 · 6 min read

The 2025 Nissan Titan rarely gets cross-shopped, but standard V8 power and strong warranty coverage make its case worth hearing.

Mar 14, 2026 · 8 min read

The redesigned Ford Ranger brings turbo power, a Raptor variant, and real tech gains. Here's whether it now leads the midsize truck class.

Feb 10, 2026 · 7 min read

Approach, departure, and breakover angles reveal which stock SUVs can actually clear obstacles, not just look rugged in a parking lot.

Feb 6, 2026 · 6 min read

The 2025 Colorado ZR2 brings Multimatic dampers, locking diffs, and real turbo power straight from the factory. Here's what that buys you.

Jan 2, 2026 · 7 min read

The 2025 Nissan Murano blends coupe-inspired styling with a refined cabin, priced between mainstream and luxury rivals. Here's the full case.

Dec 29, 2025 · 5 min read

The 2025 Lincoln Navigator finally matches its ambition, with a redesigned interior and serene ride that make it America's best full-size luxury SUV.

Dec 1, 2025 · 6 min read

The 2025 Ram 1500 TRX packs 702 horsepower into a full-size pickup built for desert running. Here's what that lunacy is actually like to live with.

Nov 11, 2025 · 6 min read

The redesigned Tacoma adds turbo and hybrid power for real capability gains, but trades some of Toyota's proven simplicity to get there.

Nov 5, 2025 · 7 min read

The 2025 Mazda CX-9 offers three-row space with none of the minivan stigma. Here's why buyers who'd never consider a minivan keep choosing it.

Oct 28, 2025 · 5 min read

Lockers and limited-slip differentials solve traction differently, and picking the wrong one hurts your daily driving or your trail day.

Oct 20, 2025 · 5 min read

The 2025 Grand Cherokee L stretches Jeep's flagship into a three-row SUV without losing its off-road credibility. Here's whether that balance works.

Oct 10, 2025 · 6 min read

The 2025 Chevrolet Traverse ditches its soft minivan-adjacent look for a rugged, turbocharged redesign. Here's whether the new attitude holds up.

Oct 2, 2025 · 7 min read

The GX 550 pairs genuine body-on-frame off-road hardware with Lexus-grade luxury, a combination few premium SUVs even attempt.

Sep 24, 2025 · 5 min read

The pressure that works on sand will get you stuck on rock. Here's how to air down correctly for every off-road terrain type.

Sep 1, 2025 · 6 min read

Clearing your tow rating doesn't mean you're safe if payload is already maxed out. This is the overlooked limit that actually protects your truck.

Aug 25, 2025 · 6 min read

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE pairs German engineering depth with genuinely American-sized space. Here's how that combination actually plays out.

Aug 21, 2025 · 6 min read

A wrong hitch class or ball size can wreck your trailer, your truck, or your day. Here's how to match hitch hardware to your actual towing needs.

Aug 14, 2025 · 6 min read

Critics call the Honda Ridgeline "not a real truck." A 90% owner satisfaction figure tells a very different story. Here's why.

Aug 8, 2025 · 6 min read

The Bronco Badlands is built to hit trails the day it leaves the dealership, no aftermarket parts list required. Here's how well that promise holds up.

Aug 2, 2025 · 5 min read

The 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe blends refined ride quality, a plush cabin, and true three-row space into the most mature full-size SUV Chevy has built.

Jul 8, 2025 · 6 min read

Not all off-road armor earns its weight and cost. Here's which skid plates, sliders, and bash guards genuinely protect your rig.

Jun 21, 2025 · 6 min read

The 2025 Volkswagen Taos undercuts many compact SUV rivals on price, but that value comes with specific compromises. We break them down.

Jun 15, 2025 · 6 min read

The 2025 Tundra iForce Max pairs a twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor instead of a V8. Here's how that trade-off actually drives.

May 29, 2025 · 7 min read

Rock crawling and trail running demand almost opposite vehicle setups. Here's how the two disciplines and their builds diverge.

May 5, 2025 · 6 min read

The 2025 Ford F-150 Raptor R brings a V8 to a fight the Raptor used to run alone. Does the extra muscle actually settle the truck wars?

May 4, 2025 · 6 min read

2025 Buick Enclave review: bold new styling, a hushed upscale cabin, and turbo power position it as a value-priced near-luxury three-row SUV.

Apr 28, 2025 · 7 min read

EPA range numbers for electric trucks assume no trailer. Attach one and the range picture changes dramatically — here's the honest real-world pattern.

Mar 22, 2025 · 6 min read

The 2025 Silverado 1500 out-tows and out-hauls rivals in real-world configurations, yet Ford and Ram still get the credit. Here's why.

Mar 12, 2025 · 7 min read

The 2025 Nissan Armada keeps its naturally aspirated V8 while rivals turbocharge and hybridize. A review of the segment's last traditionalist.

Mar 12, 2025 · 7 min read

2025's highest tow ratings don't always win in real driving. Here's how max-rating trucks actually perform once you hook up a real trailer.

Mar 10, 2025 · 6 min read

Nissan's Rock Creek package brings genuine off-road hardware to a mainstream three-row crossover, and it actually delivers on the promise.

Mar 4, 2025 · 5 min read

The 2025 F-150 refines its cabin tech, hybrid powertrain, and towing tools without reinventing the formula that made it America's top-selling vehicle.

Mar 3, 2025 · 7 min read

The G-Class has barely changed its silhouette in decades, yet keeps earning its icon status through real engineering underneath the boxy shape.

Feb 20, 2025 · 6 min read

The Chevy Suburban has been hauling American families since 1935. The 2025 model proves why no nameplate has outlasted it.

Feb 16, 2025 · 7 min read

The 2025 Kia Sorento offers three-row seating at pricing that undercuts many two-row midsize rivals. Here's whether that value holds up.

Feb 5, 2025 · 6 min read

The 2025 Toyota Venza is hybrid-only and priced like a mainstream crossover, yet it drives and feels like something pricier. Here's the case for it.

Jan 19, 2025 · 6 min read

The 2025 GMC Yukon Denali blends first-class cabin materials, quiet-ride engineering, and tech polish—here's whether the premium jump is worth it.

Jan 4, 2025 · 7 min read

You don't need a lifted rig to explore America's best 4x4 trails. Here's a regional guide to routes stock vehicles can handle.

Dec 26, 2024 · 5 min read

F-350, Ram 3500, and Silverado 3500 all claim towing supremacy. Here's how their approaches to hauling actually differ once you look past the ads.

Dec 5, 2024 · 6 min read

The 2025 Ford Edge enters its final model year still competitive against newer rivals. Here's the case for buying a nameplate on its way out.

Dec 4, 2024 · 6 min read

The Land Cruiser is back in the US on the 300-series platform. We review its off-road chops, simplified trims, and whether it justifies the wait.

Nov 24, 2024 · 7 min read

The 2025 Mazda CX-50 looks like a stylish crossover but hides genuine off-road capability. We test how far that ability actually goes.

Nov 13, 2024 · 6 min read

The 2025 Ram 2500 Cummins remains the default answer for diesel heavy-duty buyers. Here's why that loyalty keeps paying off.

Nov 5, 2024 · 7 min read

Towing a boat safely starts with the right hitch, brakes, and mirrors—and ends at the ramp, where etiquette matters as much as gear.

Oct 8, 2024 · 7 min read

Trailers don't have an owner's manual reminder light. Here's the maintenance timeline that keeps wheels, brakes, and lights from failing on the road.

Oct 4, 2024 · 6 min read

The short-wheelbase Defender 90 blends genuine off-road engineering with a cabin that feels closer to a design studio than a truck.

Aug 22, 2024 · 6 min read

The redesigned 4Runner TRD Pro keeps body-on-frame simplicity while quietly modernizing where it matters most for off-road reliability.

Aug 13, 2024 · 5 min read

The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD pairs old-school truck toughness with modern towing tech. Here's how it stacks up in real use.

Jul 27, 2024 · 6 min read

Diesel's towing reputation is well earned, but the financial math behind it is closer than the enthusiasm suggests. Here's the honest breakdown.

Jul 27, 2024 · 6 min read

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 remains America's best-selling non-truck vehicle. We break down why buyers keep choosing it and where it falls short.

Jul 21, 2024 · 6 min read

The 2025 GMC Yukon XL stretches the Yukon formula to its limits—more cargo room, more legroom, more Denali polish. Here's the trade-off.

Jul 14, 2024 · 7 min read

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz no longer feels like an experiment. Here's how the crossover-truck matured into a genuine niche of its own.

Jul 10, 2024 · 6 min read

Trailer sway is almost always a loading problem, not a truck problem. Here's exactly how weight distribution prevents it before you ever hit the road.

Jul 3, 2024 · 6 min read

Towing a trailer with its own brakes but no controller in the cab? Here's why that's dangerous and how to size, install, and tune one properly.

Jun 23, 2024 · 6 min read

Two heavy-duty trucks built for rocks and trailers alike. The Tremor and Power Wagon take different paths to the same off-road-plus-tow mission.

Apr 24, 2024 · 6 min read

The 2025 Acura MDX asks a near-luxury price and largely justifies it with sharp handling, a upscale cabin, and genuine three-row usability.

Apr 23, 2024 · 5 min read

The 2025 Ford Expedition pairs class-leading towing capability with genuinely usable three-row seating and cargo space for families who work their SUV hard.

Apr 13, 2024 · 6 min read

Trailer sway can escalate from a wobble to a jackknife in seconds. Here's what actually causes it, how to prevent it, and how to correct it mid-sway.

Apr 12, 2024 · 6 min read

The 2025 BMW X5 claims to balance sport and luxury better than rivals. We examine where that balance actually holds up on the road.

Apr 1, 2024 · 5 min read

The Sierra Denali charges a real premium over its Chevy sibling. Does the wood trim, quiet cabin, and tech justify the gap? Mostly, yes.

Apr 1, 2024 · 7 min read

The 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty is for buyers who've maxed out an F-150's capability. Here's what you gain, and what you give up.

Mar 29, 2024 · 6 min read

The 2025 Lincoln Aviator nails ride comfort, cabin hush, and Revel sound, but it's mid-size, not full-size. Here's the honest verdict.

Mar 1, 2024 · 7 min read

Overheating transmissions, cracked frames, worn-out brakes: these five towing habits quietly wreck trucks. Here's what causes the damage and the fix.

Feb 24, 2024 · 6 min read

Most SUVs aren't built for fifth-wheel duty at all, and even good travel-trailer towers vary widely. Here's how to sort real capability from marketing.

Feb 21, 2024 · 6 min read

The 2025 GMC Canyon AT4X shares its off-road bones with the Colorado ZR2 but charges more for nicer materials. Is that premium worth it?

Feb 5, 2024 · 7 min read

A truck's tow rating is one number among several that actually determine safe capacity. Here's how GCWR and tongue weight change the math.

Feb 2, 2024 · 6 min read

The i-FORCE MAX hybrid V6 doesn't just replace the old V8 in the 2025 Toyota Sequoia—it fundamentally changes how the big SUV drives and feels.

Jan 28, 2024 · 7 min read

Not all weight distribution hitches solve the same problem the same way. Here's how the major styles compare once you're actually towing.

Jan 26, 2024 · 6 min read

Spec sheets put these three half-tons neck and neck. Real-world towing exposes different personalities once a loaded trailer is behind them.

Jan 24, 2024 · 6 min read

The Rubicon 392 pairs a naturally aspirated V8 with Jeep's most serious 4x4 hardware. Here's why that combination still matters in 2025.

Jan 16, 2024 · 6 min read

The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer chases the luxury-SUV throne its 1960s ancestor arguably invented. Does the modern reboot actually earn it?

Jan 10, 2024 · 7 min read

A practical, no-fluff guide to building your first overlanding rig without overspending on gear you don't need yet.

Jan 9, 2024 · 6 min read

The 2025 Lexus RX doesn't chase performance headlines. It chases silence, comfort, and reliability you can live with daily, and it delivers.

Jan 6, 2024 · 5 min read

The ZR2 Bison adds Multimatic dampers and AEV-reinforced armor to the Colorado's off-road formula. Here's why that combination earns the toughest-in-class claim.

Dec 21, 2023 · 5 min read

The redesigned 2025 Infiniti QX80 brings genuine full-size luxury presence and content for noticeably less than Escalade or Navigator pricing.

Dec 10, 2023 · 7 min read

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe's boxy redesign is dramatic, but does the SUV underneath actually improve just as much? Here's the full breakdown.

Dec 3, 2023 · 6 min read

The 2025 Ram 1500 pairs a hushed, upscale cabin with class-leading ride comfort, though it trades some engine variety and resale strength to get there.

Nov 16, 2023 · 8 min read

The Expedition Max stretches Ford's full-size SUV for extra cargo and third-row room. We review whether the added length is worth it.

Oct 3, 2023 · 7 min read

The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer looks like a style-first coupe SUV, but its cabin and features tell a more family-friendly story. Full review.

Sep 26, 2023 · 5 min read

A three-inch lift changes more than your ground clearance. Here's the real cost in money, wear, warranty, and drivability.

Sep 14, 2023 · 6 min read

The 2025 Escalade ESV pairs limousine-length proportions with a genuinely upscale, tech-forward cabin. Here's where it beats and loses to German rivals.

Sep 8, 2023 · 7 min read

The Power Wagon revives a genuine solid-axle off-road pickup formula inside a modern half-ton. Here's what that combination actually buys you.

Aug 13, 2023 · 5 min read

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade blends curved-OLED tech and imposing presence with decades of Cadillac SUV leadership. Full review, pros, and cons.

Aug 2, 2023 · 6 min read