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Ford Godzilla 7.3-L V8 Makes Almost 800 Horsepower N/A
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There have been more than a few people asking why all the hype around the new Ford Godzilla 7.3-L V8. It has always been about two things. Diesel like toughness and durability with gas engine running and maintenance costs. Also as a platform to make big power. How big? How about just shy of 800…
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Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel gives us its fuel mileage and tow rating
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It’s one of those weeks when a lot of automotive news comes out at the same time. There was Jeep Grand Wagoneer news. That followed by the Jeep Wrangler 4xe news. Then, there was news of 2021 Wrangler and Gladiator details. I guess it was all Jeep news, but it’s the last one that I…
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Last Call: Will the Ram 1500 TRX give the Raptor some serious competition?
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A Hellcat supercharged V8 in a big boy truck. Do you need anything more? The 2021 1500 TRX sounds like it will be a pretty beast of a pickup. Launch control and 702 ponies along with other performance bits show that it means business. Personally, I’ve never been a fan of Ram trucks, but the…
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Spot of the century? 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss
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Occasionally you come across something truly extraordinary on social media. This morning I rubbed my eyes and squinted at my iPhone and said aloud “wait what, no way”. My local cool car spotting Facebook group features posts of all sorts of interesting vehicles that pop up around DC, MD, and VA. It’s an eclectic mix…
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Does anyone truly need a Chevy Suburban? No, but that’s not the point
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Earlier, our beloved [Editor’s Note: hmm…] Jeff Glucker posed a question: who needs a Chevy Suburban? This question was not intended to rhetorically imply that the answer is “nobody,” but rather to start an honest discussion about the necessity of a vehicle the size of, well, a suburb. Here, I will provide my take on Jeff’s…
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Hooniverse Asks: Why would anyone buy a brand new Lexus GX?
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The Lexus GX 460 is the closest thing you can buy in the U.S. to the fabled Prado Toyota Land Cruiser. The Prado is highly desirable to American car enthusiasts. Largely because we can’t have it. We almost get a Prado, except it’s more expensive, ugly, and posh. You can still buy it new today.…
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2020 Mazda3 – Reviewed
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Mazda sold 50,741 Mazda3’s in calendar 2019. How many were manuals, I can not say as Mazda doesn’t break that out. There were less than 250,000 manual transmission vehicles sold in the U.S. in calendar 2019. So, let’s just say that this one was delivered in “enthusiast spec”. Exterior The 2020 Mazda3 is flat out…
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2021 Ford Bronco – All the Juicy Details
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It’s been teased for years. Then it was formally announced back in 2017. And now, the Bronco, Ford’s hard-core, open-air Wrangler competitor is finally here. Let’s take a close look at it; its chassis, drivetrain, roof options, interior, and a few intricate details. Let’s also look at what sets it apart from the Jeep Wrangler.…
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Harbor Freight is good
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The jack stand recall is… tough. Especially when it’s compounded by replacement jacks stands failing. This looks bad because it is bad. But I’m here to say that Harbor Freight is still a good company, and it’s a great place for gearheads and DIY fans to continue to shop. And I’m saying this as an unopened…
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Subscription-based options are terrible for consumers
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Unveiled recently at an appropriately digital presentation, BMW’s latest software update — imaginatively dubbed Operating System 7 — has sparked outrage among car enthusiasts. Why? Because BMW plans to convert many optional features into subscription-based services. Simply put, you pay for a feature as long as you use it. The problem At first glance, this…
