Having survived some perilous road trips behind the wheel of a lifted 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (which was fittingly dubbed the ‘Crazy Truck’), let me tell you — classic SUVs aren’t everything that they’re cracked up to be. Between sluggish acceleration, terrifying body sway and fuel gauges that are as optimistic as they are unreliable,…
Industry giant Caterpillar has made a name for itself as one of the most prominent automotive manufacturers, particularly in heavy machinery. The company is known for its wide range of vehicles and vehicle parts, from some of the best-in-class loaders, dozers, and agricultural tractors to the world’s largest tire. Among these products, though, are the…
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In 2025, manual-transmission 4x4s basically don’t exist except for two notable exceptions, the Jeep Wrangler and the Ford Bronco. A new Jeep Wrangler is the cheaper of the two, starting at $32,090 (including $1,995 destination) for a two-door 2025 Wrangler Sport with a six-speed manual. The seven-speed, two-door 2026 Ford Bronco Base, on the other…
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Apple CarPlay has made the act of driving a whole lot more entertaining, particularly when you tailor the app’s settings to your specific desires. Having easy access to your phone calls, music, navigation, and more in your car via your iPhone has become so second nature to people that it’s tough to remember a time…
As the saying goes, “a jack of all trades is a master of none” — and that sentiment fits perfectly in the world of tires. Accordingly, all-season tires can grip decently in both summer and snow but will never do as good a job as ultra-high-performance or winter tires. On the other hand, purpose-built tires,…
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Buying new tires is an inevitable part of owning a vehicle. It’s an expensive part, too, and changing tires means spending quite a bit of money that will hopefully get you tires that will last for years to come. Good tires are an investment, and when you’re spending anywhere from $80 to $250 per tire,…
Many people get into a festive mood around the holidays and like to communicate this to other drivers by decorating their cars’ grilles in a variety of ways, similar to how some truckers tie stuffed animals to their trucks. What is important when deciding whether to put holiday decorations on your car’s grille comes down…
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