The amplifier is on the bench, the subwoofer box is built, and the new head unit is still in its packaging. The factory radio is the part nobody is thinking about, which is how it ends up in a drawer with no label and no record of what it came from. A few minutes of...

The Nissan Armada has spent most of its life as the full-size SUV shoppers forget to cross-shop. The current generation gives them a reason to look: The 5.6L V8 is gone, replaced by a twin-turbo V6 that makes more power, more torque, and uses a little less fuel. So...

REO Trucks: The return of an American truck legend, the fight for mechanical freedom, and a startup daring to make simplicity desirable again. There was a time when buying a truck meant buying a machine that was expected to work. Not pamper you... and definitely not...

The automotive world rewards curiosity. Whether someone studies engineering, builds project cars, works in a garage, or follows motorsport, good decisions depend on reliable information. Cars are complex systems where mechanical, electrical, and digital technologies...

Automotive education is often associated with engines, diagnostics, electronics, design, and practical workshop experience. Yet technical ability alone is rarely enough for long-term success. Students must also explain what they tested, why they chose a method, and...

The Toyota bZ Woodland made a big impact on me. So much so - it’s shifted my perspective on EVs. In fact, I’m surprised this car slid onto the market so quietly… without much buzz or chatter. Because honestly, this is the most impactful new car I’ve driven this year....

Jeepin Bubba here from Black Bear Off-Road in Buford, GA. When it comes to building Jeep's for our customer Steven Morris, it seems like 2nd time's a charm is the theme. Actually, often times (like his long arm setup), 3rd-or-4th time's the charm. But, here's the...

Donavon Kemppainen hails from the North Pole. Just kidding... it's Saskatoon, Canada. And you know what's not hugely popular in Saskatoon Canada? Wound-out, built-out, sport-compact Hondas! So here's a (kinda) quick rundown on how Donavon fell into Honda culture for...

Capstone is a top-tier luxury trim on the Toyota Tundra. In a sentence: Imagine Lexus got their hands on a Tundra. Appearance of the Tundra Capstone… Walking up to the Tundra Capstone, you’ll initially notice the larger diameter 22-inch wheels, accompanied by a...

Porsche Mission S vs Tesla Roadster. As a sports fan - there's nothing like a good battle between two teams. It doesn't matter the sport, nor does it really matter the outcome in the grand scheme of things. But you remember where you sat, who you sat with, and how you...