The 2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison caps off May’s list of truck debuts, ushering in a variety of segment-leading off-road capability, just as the industry’s go-to adventure brand Jeep announces it is developing autonomous off-road tech. Whaaat?? The Engine Block has all the details, along with a rundown of the most interesting corporate hookups to […]
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Auto Industry News: Overland Expo Recap, New Rides Spotted, AM Radio Debate & May Sales
It’s been a busy week in all corners of the auto industry. Overlanders descended on Arizona for the biggest-ever Overland Expo, while a variety of new rides were spotted testing from GM, including a luxury SUV, a rugged truck, and several track-ready sportscars. The Engine Block has details on what’s what in the vehicle pipeline, along […]
Read MoreAuto Industry News: Toyota Tacoma Finally Debuts, Polaris Goes Overlanding, & Airbag Supplier Says ‘No’ to NHTSA
After months of teaser photos and at least one (orchestrated?) sneak peek, Toyota finally revealed its all-new Tacoma pickup truck last week. Bold and brawny-looking, with more off-road capability and a host of options for customers, the new truck throws down the gauntlet to competitors in the midsize segment. Keep reading The Engine Block for […]
Read MoreAuto Industry News: Truck Yeah! Ford Debuts Ranger & Ranger Raptor, Toyota Accidentally Reveals Tacoma, & RAM Goes Lunar
It’s a big month for truck lovers, and the hits just keep on coming. Both the Ford Ranger and its high-performance sibling the Ranger Raptor debuted this past week, landing with an impressive splash. Then, on the same day, RAM dropped a special new Lunar Edition for TRX and Rebel models. All the while, an […]
Read MoreAuto Industry News: F1 Hits Miami, Toyota (Still) Teasing Tacoma and Racetracks Ban Hybrids & EVs
Formula 1 racing landed stateside this past weekend, drawing record crowds to the Miami International Autodrome – including an impressive number of high-profile celebrities. While the elite drivers found the track lacking for the second year in a row, citing dangerous surface conditions, they still delivered heart-pounding action with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen delivering the […]
Read More2023 New York Auto Show: Automakers Take Manhattan With New Debuts & EV Push
You know spring has officially sprung when the auto show circuit makes its stop in NYC. The 2023 New York Auto Show returned to the Javits Center this past week, with plenty of new debuts and fresh-faced updates in tow. Unsurprisingly, EVs took center stage as automakers prove they’re serious about electrified powertrains – especially […]
Read MoreAuto Industry News: Jeep Reveals New Concepts, EU Changes ICE Ban, Dealers Mark Up Dodge Demons & Are Cars Becoming Too Connected?
Jeep unveiled its official concept lineup for EJS in Moab, revealing seven new rigs – four of which use electrified power to crawl over rocks. Meanwhile, fellow Stellantis brand Dodge is dealing with consumer reports that dealerships are adding $50,000-$100,000 markups to the new Demon 170. Across the pond, the EU spent last week revising […]
Read MoreAuto Industry News: Automakers Juggle Expensive EVs & Costly Class Actions While Enthusiasts Say Goodbye to More Beloved Nameplates
LOTS of news spilling out of Detroit this week. Ford expects to lose a whopping $3 billion on EVs this year, while GM stares down a class-action lawsuit for knowingly installing bum transmissions. The Chevy Camaro will cease production at the end of 2024, following Dodge’s Charger and Challenger models into their internal combustion-shaped coffins. […]
Read MoreAuto Industry News: Concept Jeeps, Rally Rides, Cheap EVs & Fake IDs
With the Easter Jeep Safari quickly approaching, Jeep started its yearly tradition of releasing teaser sketches of its 4×4 concept rides. Five fuzzy images hit the internet last week, and at least two of them point heavily at electrified off-roaders. Meanwhile, the dust settles after the 100 Acre Rally and a familiar champ is crowned […]
Read MoreAuto Industry News: New Faces in Chicago, Major Recalls, and a Sporty Prius?
The Chicago Auto Show wraps up on a positive note, celebrating one of its largest crowds yet as well as a number of important new vehicle debuts – mostly SUVs. The Engine Block runs down the list of new rides and predicts which ones stand to make an impact on the crowded market, and which […]
Read MoreNEW Bronco Accessories from Westin
The highly anticipated and much-delayed arrival of the redesigned Ford Bronco in 2021 had the automotive and (particularly) off-roading worlds waiting with bated breath for what was destined to be the next “big thing” in customized rides. Targeted at the King of the Hill Jeep Wrangler, the Bronco didn’t disappoint. It has given off-road enthusiasts […]
Read MoreTop Recovery Picks for your Rig
While off-roading and overlanding have noticeable differences, they might best be described as two sides of the same coin. One side is a little more interested in testing mechanical limits and carefully strategizing the way through (or over) obstacles; the other side is looking to test personal limits and consciously experience every moment of the […]
Read MoreAuto Industry News: KOH Kicks Up Dust, Insurers Drop Kia & Hyundai Owners, and Automakers Tease New Rides
Off-road fans continue to party it up out west, as KOH 2023 keeps pumping out dirt-flying action. This weekend saw a gutsy and dusty Toyo Tires Challenge, keeping Hammertown ramped up for the excitement of this coming Saturday’s main event. On the industry side, we have a quick update on January sales numbers, details on […]
Read MoreCountry Club Pick Ups: Top Luxury Trucks for 2023
The terms “luxury” and “truck” used to be two words you’d be surprised to hear in the same sentence, let alone placed right beside each other. Today, however, they’re frequently used in conjunction. Despite current economic stressors, the luxury vehicle market is booming—and also rapidly evolving. No longer exclusive to German sedans and pricy sports […]
Read MoreMeet the Award-Winning Vehicles of 2023
Determining which vehicles are the best of the bunch isn’t easy. Year after year, the available options grow in number and variety — leaving you to compare increasingly-advanced cars, trucks, and SUVs with specs that sound great at first glance. But how can you tell which vehicles are worth the investment and deliver on their […]
Read MoreCES 2023: Wild & Wacky Future Vehicle Tech
Ready or not, here it comes. Fascinating and terrifying – that seems to be the general vibe that modern tech is going for these days. Somehow, despite a truly impressive backlist of cautionary science fiction that shows us exactly what could happen if we allow our robots to get too intelligent, society continues to press […]
Read MoreThe Best New Performance Cars For Enthusiasts In 2023
These Are The Hottest Vehicles On The Market This Year The performance car is not dead. In fact, it may be thriving more than ever as every manufacturer seems to be throwing their hat into the ring to get a piece of the enthusiast market. Brands with a lifetime devotion to building fast cars are […]
Read MoreSoft-Folding Tonneau Cover: Is It Right For You?
While it may not be the first thing that comes to mind when someone says “soft tonneau,” the soft-folding bed cover is an affordable and reliable option for truck bed protection – and it’s quickly rising in popularity. These days, you’d be hard-pressed to find a truck owner who regrets purchasing a tonneau cover. Sure, […]
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