Carbon fiber as a pickup truck bed? We test the GMC CarbonPro

One of the options on the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck is a carbon fiber bed called the CarbonPro. This bed replaces the usual steel interior of the truck bed with a specially formulated carbon fiber that’s both stronger and lighter in weight. We … Continue reading Carbon fiber as a pickup truck bed? We test the GMC CarbonPro

Slipping and sliding at the 2020 Redline Ice Winter Driving Experience

We tested six popular models of cars and crossovers on the snow and ice to find the answer to the question: How good is your car on snow and ice? For three years, since the inaugural Redline Ice event, we’ve been invited to see what safety systems can … Continue reading Slipping and sliding at the 2020 Redline Ice Winter Driving Experience

The 1,000-hp 1969 Mustang Mach 1 “Hitman” with John Wick paint job

In Oklahoma there’s a company called Classic Recreations that restores or reproduces classic muscle cars but with an injection of modern tech. The company’s latest effort is called the “Hitman” and it’s a glorious 1969 Mustang Mach 1 restomod with a Jo… Continue reading The 1,000-hp 1969 Mustang Mach 1 “Hitman” with John Wick paint job

Review: 2020 Volvo S60 PHEV hits a sweet spot for luxury sedans

Volvo is generally known for safety, but consistently delivers some of the more well-designed luxury vehicles in the American market as well. With the 2020 S60, Volvo has found a sweet spot that combines luxury, safety, and daily driveability in a smal… Continue reading Review: 2020 Volvo S60 PHEV hits a sweet spot for luxury sedans

In photos: Sports cars galore at the Chicago Auto Show 2020

Every car show has two things: lots of great vehicles for browsers to peruse and sports cars. Fast-paced cars are such a staple that most car shows feature them front and center. Displays of supercars, hypercars, muscle cars, and more are found through… Continue reading In photos: Sports cars galore at the Chicago Auto Show 2020

In photos: Oddballs and oddities at the Chicago Auto Show 2020

One of the greatest things about auto shows is the oddball vehicles that often come out of private collections, museums, and warehouses of the local area. In Chicago, there are a lot of goofy things to see while perusing the latest and greatest automak… Continue reading In photos: Oddballs and oddities at the Chicago Auto Show 2020

Chrysler Pacifica minivan gets AWD and new Pinnacle upgrade

For the 2021 model year, Chrysler is bringing some changes to its Pacifica minivan. These include some body styling updates, especially to the front and rear, a new top-line luxury trim level called the Pinnacle, and the option of all-wheel drive.Conti… Continue reading Chrysler Pacifica minivan gets AWD and new Pinnacle upgrade

In photos: The best in trucking at the Chicago Auto Show 2020

Every year, the Chicago Auto Show opens as the largest motor show in North America. There are two galleries of vehicles in the massive McCormick Center downtown, each with a lot of space for a lot of vehicles to be shown and seen.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading In photos: The best in trucking at the Chicago Auto Show 2020