We trust automakers to make quality vehicles that are not only reliable, but most importantly safe to drive for years to come. That isn’t always the case though. One Nissan Frontier owner experienced this first hand after discovering his truck was missing frame welds. The 2024 Nissan Frontier Hardbody Edition Is Retro Done Right As … Read more
Since going on sale for the 2022 model year, the Nissan Frontier has been a paragon of simple truck design with its robust naturally aspirated V6 motor and an interior that’s not heavily reliant on technology. Now, the third-generation Frontier is getting a little refresh for the 2025 model year that updates the exterior, enhances … Read more
I’m tired of watching hypercars and 1,000+ horsepower electric vehicles rip off 0-60 times faster than you can finish this sentence. Sometimes it’s just nice to have a little pallet cleanser when it comes to acceleration times. Rather than watching ultrafast cars sprint to 60, it’s interesting to see what even the most mundane cars … Read more
The best sight I ever saw from my car was an act of social kindness. A few years ago I was driving through our downtown at 3:00 in the afternoon. While I was waiting for the light to change, a young woman – clearly under the influence of something beyond alcohol – stumbled out of … Read more
Good morning! It’s Monday, April 1, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Walter Isaacson On Elon Musk(s) 1st Gear: Elon Musk Scares Off Potential Tesla Owners Elon Musk is turning … Read more
2015 Nissan XterraImage: Nissan The rugged, off-road segment is exploding; every truck or crossover now seems to have some sort of either legit off-road trim, or at least one appearance package inspired by ruggedness. From Chevy’s Activ trims to Ford’s Raptors and Toyota’s TRD-Off and upcoming Trailhunter trims, it’s a booming business. Not everyone has … Read more
Nigel is an Aussie living in California. He has a Subaru Ascent lease that is about to expire, and the car has needed three transmission replacements. He is looking for another family crossover that can also tow about 3500 lbs. What car should he buy? We’re Driving the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, What Do You Want … Read more
Image: Nissan Nissan wants in on the off-road trend for its new Frontier, but than go to NISMO as it typically would, Nissan is actually taking a page from a recent racing success. It has announced a brand new off-road edition for the Frontier called Nissan Frontier Forsberg Edition, inspired by its NORRA 500 win. … Read more
The Ram TRX was a ridiculous vehicle. Who actually needs a 702-horsepower, 6,000+ pound performance off-road pickup that gets just under 11 mpg? No one, of course, but we loved it all the same for its ridiculous and ostentatious power. You might think the TRX name was invented just for just that vehicle — but … Read more
I haven’t spotted too many unreasonable dealer markups in a while. There was that Toyota dealer marking up a 2024 Tacoma they didn’t even have yet. And I know with models like the all new Lexus GX and Toyota Land Cruiser coming soon, some doozies are on the horizon. One model I never paid much … Read more
