Torque wrenches... I always knew I needed them, but I was so surprised by how many things I really needed them for that I just torqued by feel previously! They've also given me confidence to take on some more difficult jobs. ... View more

Your Canyon only has 275 lb-ft of torque compared to 415 for this 2.7 though and that's what you'll really feel ... View more

Very adequate power and the torque is significant! Both of these motors have proven very responsive to tuning in other applications so they both seem like very viable options. ... View more

There are also a few cool cars that are either US only or Canada only from the factory... I have my eye on a 2016 Genesis Sedan with the V8 and AWD - only in Canada! ... View more

A good addition and some of the high performance electric cars sound a bit like what people imagined UFOs would sound like in the 90s! I'm sure there will be plenty of drama to make them interesting even if they aren't as loud. Charge issues especially if they have short turnarounds. Once they get modified, similar failures will come up with axles and the like. Motor and battery failures could be quite dramatic and require some thrashing in the pits. My biggest concern would be the battery explosion potential with large lithium ion batteries and high speed crashes. Very violent explosions and very hot fires. ... View more

It's sad that it has so many shortcomings. Having seen one in person at an early 2020 Autoshow (just barely pre-Covid) I think it is truly the best looking SUV, and no an SUV will never look as good as a sports car, GT car or sports Sedan. I think the DBX could have been the platform for Aston Martin to go over the top with as an ICE last hurrah and put in a big V12 to make it special and spectacular enough to forgive some shortcomings. ... View more

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Very cool... Supervan 4 should be a transit connection with AWD and the PowerBoost drivetrain from the new F150 ... View more

The ideal spiritual succesor to the Lightning (and fitting for April Fools) combines the Sport Trac Adrenalin CONCEPT (the good one with the Cobra motor) and the Lightning to come up with a modern Ranger Crew Cab or Extended Cab that sports all wheel drive, lowered suspension and that high output 3.5 ecoboost. Wider market appeal and a lighter package than the modern full size! ... View more

I believe the Mach E uses the Mustang name to cause controversy, conversation and get press coverage as it seems to be the most widely covered new Electric vehicle next to Tesla. We always knew that the Mustang name would be used on more models eventually and as a longtime Mustang fan and owner I have made peace with it. Cars will likely change dramatically over the next 20 years and I think the Mach-E is a way to start the evolution without sacrificing the real Mustang before it's time. As for the Zupra4... Toyota is a top level manufacturer above everything else (not a car maker) and the collaboration seems to be simple dollars and cents... do I like it? No, but you can always buy a Lexus LC500 for your reliable grand tourer ... View more

I'm definitely not going to go as far (or as old) as the author in enjoying driving slow cars fast! However, isn't this what every Miata driver preaches to anyone that will listen? The 1 car I had that was perfect for this type of driving was my 1998 Ford SVT Contour, it handled well, sounded great, and was an absolute blast to drive as you could drive it at 8/10ths all the time! ... View more

The Rebel simply isn't even close to as capable as the Raptor, it is a closer comparison to an FX4 package F150 or a Trail Boss Silverado in that regard. I have heard of people wit great relationships with their Ram dealers though so it is certainly a reasonable point, although I have heard of aftermarket supercharged Dodge and Ram products that also had the warranty voided, so it's probably more of a relationship thing with your dealer than a standard procedure. Thanks for your service as well! ... View more

Like the evolution can't wait for the 2022 with hopefully a ton of power! I'm intrigued by the RAM lovers and the TRX, it is a great truck with great capability, but it's also a knock off of the Raptor so give some credit where it's due. ... View more

Great article again Jack! I'm not 40 yet, but have seen this happen so often. I have always told my friends that you have to appreciate every car even if it's not something you would personally own or build, as I've seen younger people gate keep as well. I dont like Hondas with loud exhaust but nothing else, but I do appreciate the many Civics that have been made unique by their owners. Keep the door open, let people see your car, let kids sit in your car, and at the end of the day, encourage the enthusiasm! In my late teens and early 20s I had a couple of Fox body Mustangs and an Eagle Talon TSi AWD ifykyk, no sooner would I start talking cars with someone 40+ than they would start talking about how much better the 60s were and big blocks and on and on... even though my reasonably modified cars would lay waste to their old cars, they just couldn't hear of it. Let down the ladders and open the gates or we're all done for! ... View more

I wonder if they will use a 2.7 EcoBoost to showcase the capability. There's a lot left in the engine with tuning and upgraded turbos. ... View more

I'm thinking a brand new Ranger lowered with 4WD as the ultimate sport truck.  ... View more

Not sure which of these hot hatches I'd have, except the fastest and easiest to make faster (in true hot hatch fashion) is definitely the AWD Talon or Eclipse. Also, the best Talon to have is 91-93, as these are the lighter first gen and no longer have the flip up headlights, also, the first Gen has a much stronger bottom end, so the more modern 2nd Gen cars often ended up getting 1st Gen motors swapped in! ... View more

He's into racing karts, so you can gently guide him towards cars as he gets older, or even show him how useful certain vehicles are if he is particularly practical. A pickup truck is great for carrying the bikes or go karts as well as your cooler full of drinks. Once I could drive, I had no rear seat in my 88 mustang coupe which was very convenient as I could get my BMX in without taking the wheel off! I know some kids don't get into cars as much when they are younger because they can't drive them on the street. With your sons interests where they are, why don't you ask him what he would like to drive to high school when he's of age and maybe gently suggest some sort of project car...? He might get interested because it is more tangible right now than something exotic. ... View more

I think it depends on how you're REALLY going to use the truck. For a daily driver the Raptor might still be the better choice as I'm betting it still has the edge for average fuel economy, and Ford has also worked out some of the real world issues for these trucks over the last 10 years like frame durability etc. That being said... who doesn't want to kick up dust with a supercharged V8?! ... View more

Prowlers are awesome cars that were poorly thought out. They could have been successful without a V8 if they had at least put some effort into making a decently powerful V6 for the space and a nice 6 speed manual. I love this swap, but by 2006 they could have kept it in the family with a modern  5.7 or 6.1 Hemi from a Challenger and it would make for a much more timeless modified collectable. (Think big block Camaro and you get my thought)  ... View more

I saw one of these in a beautiful Black at the Toronto autoshow in February... I don't like it in the Orange, but the black one was gorgeous and that little duck tail spoiler is just perfect  ... View more

Will be interesting to see how much is truth and how much is trolling. If true, it will be really interesting to see how it stacks up in the real world against the Bronco with the 2.7 and the 10 speed.  ... View more

I have always like the idea of "bolt-on" improvements and upgrades more than big mods. I find that you end up getting to a point where you either drive off the deepend and potentially ruin the car (see turbo, tube chassis etc.) Or keep it simple and decide what is going to make the vehicle be a better version of itself! So in that mindset, my 89 Mustang coupe has a few bolt ons and a set of 17s but I'm not changing to 5-lug or supercharging it, or engine swapping or tubbing it or any number of wonderful expensive but more importantly... almost irreversible changes. I feel like I would lose my light, fun great sounding V8 manual car that is just a better car than came from the factory. ... View more

An excellent article Jack! We think the same way it seems... bmx and all. 😄 The new Blazer missed the mark with Gearheads which was disappointing, but clearly Chevy made the gamble and seems to have lost even though it's not a bad looking vehicle for the blandest vehicle segment...   The Bronco on the other hand has massive investment and research and they released a near perfect lineup. Plenty of selections to start with and the room to add models if warranted. As for engine choices, I think they've done a great job on the full size Bronco as those engines are very good (I currently have a rental 2020 F150 with the 2.7 EcoBoost and it is a very eager motor!) and with both engines available across the range it was definitely a welcome change to the usual limitations. The only point I think that Ford really missed is on the Bronco Sport where you can't get the 2.0 EcoBoost as an option on the lower end models, as that would make it a pretty attractive daily driver for commutes and weekend fun without breaking the bank. ... View more

I think the best bet is the CT6-V, it has a lot going for it, and truly limited production. The Shelby is much the same although I expect more will be well preserved. I think the Gladiator Rubicon is the least likely to appreciate, or at least not quickly. Jeeps hold their value, but Gladiator Rubicons are reasonably common and unless it's a model that gets cancelled quickly I don't see appreciation for at least 30 years as there simply isn't the same motivation.  ... View more

Oh dear... at least convince him to get colored accents so it doesn't get lost in the crowd! Prismatic has some other great matte colors that will make it stand out but still be the new cool. ... View more

So many good ones including Peter Egan... but s a fellow BMXer I have to go with current Hagerty contributor Jack Baruth! Not only does he give great car reviews and descriptions, but encourages the rest of us that we can have fun without the latest and greatest! As much as I love the latest and greatest, many of us can truly only afford 7 years old hand me downs without financing (sometimes creative financing at that)  ... View more