Honda has upped its off-road profile as of late, equipping popular SUVs like the Passport and Pilot with new TrailSport trims, adding rugged, adventure-ready upgrades like all-terrain tires, skid plates, an off-road stability management system, and an off-road-tuned suspension with improved ground clearance. These models allow drivers to spend the day exploring new territory and […]
Category: Modern Cars
The Paywall on Wheels: When In-Car Subscriptions Go Too Far
Buying a car used to be a simple transaction. You might do some haggling at the dealership and sign a mountain of paperwork, but at least you left with the certainty that you owned every component of the vehicle you just purchased. However, as time goes on, a car sale is becoming less about owning […]
Can Microcars Be Successful in the U.S.?
Recently, U.S. drivers have been hearing a lot about microcars. Defined as a very small car with an engine of 700cc (0.7L) or less, these tiny cars first became popular in the mid-20th century and are now seeing a resurgence in Europe and China as modern EVs. They’ve been trumpeted as a practical, efficient urban […]
Put Me in Coach: Exploring One of the Industry’s Most Unique Door Designs
In the auto world, certain features are naturally linked to high-end luxury or performance models. These components immediately distinguish rarefied rides from their mass-market competitors, from carbon fiber and retractable spoilers to open-pore wood, glistening rims, and electrochromic glass roofs. While some can be quite subtle, others proudly announce themselves every time you enter or […]
A Guide to the World of EV Charging Port Types
In a perfect world, every EV would use the same type of charger in every situation, much like you use the same gas pump for every ICE vehicle. But much like there are USB-C cables for Android phones and Lightning cables for Apple phones, EV operators have several charging port options, and they must know […]
Stop Bringing Things Back From the Dead and Create Something New
In an age of sequels, reboots, and franchises, the idea that Hollywood can’t come up with a new idea to save its life is an ice-cold take by now. With revived nameplates flooding the auto market left, right, and center these days, it might be worth pointing this concept toward Detroit. Automakers have been cashing […]
What Do We Expect From Autonomous Driving?
Autonomous vehicles (AV) are closer than ever to being a reality. Despite development being slowed by multiple factors, such as the semiconductor shortage after the COVID-19 pandemic and getting the proper regulations in place, automakers are still plowing ahead on getting self-driving vehicles to market. Current predictions are that worldwide sales of Level 4 and […]
The Safety Features You Need to Consider
I remember something somebody told me back when I was a teenager: “The safest way to drive is by believing everyone else on the road is insane.” It may sounds silly, but it has merit. You need to look after yourself on the road, but of course, that doesn’t mean forgoing the safety of the […]
Nostalgia, Change, and Classic Cars
There are not many people out there who can say they have worked on everything from a 1920s Duesenberg to a modern tube chassis race car – but Sherman has. In the automotive world, technology marches on. Every year, we see vehicles updated, refreshed, redesigned, or replaced to meet the changing demands of drivers around […]