Posts Written by Micah Wright

Put every ounce of ingenuity into building something special, and the results are guaranteed to impress. Nowhere is this adage more appropriate than within Ford’s latest lineup, especially when considering its completely overhauled models.…

Today’s tale begins with the background behind this crazy caper. Instead of going to Japan to visit my wife’s family like we normally do annually, they opted instead to come to the States this year.…

Jumping from the rugged Chevy Colorado ZR2 into the far larger and refined Silverado 1500 Z71 Redline was a wise decision. Although both trucks are quite different from one another in a myriad of ways, a line of GM comparisons and contrasts between the two demands to be drawn.…

Truck buying trends have kicked into high gear in recent years, and as automotive enthusiasts we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. From TRD Pro Tacomas and the mighty Nissan Titan, to air-ride-equipped RAM 1500 Night Editions and the carnivorous Raptor, there is a lot to like on the market nowadays.…

The custom Jeep craze in America has created a peculiar conundrum. On one hand, numerous aftermarket companies are creating kick-ass parts, and if you venture out to Moab, Utah chances are you will see these components being put to good use.…

Say for a moment you don’t need, or want a turbo, but are still leaning toward owning a Subaru. Efficiency and adept handling have overshadowed brute strength and bragging rights, and since hatchback utilitarianism still remains a priority, you are faced with choosing between the Crosstrek, the Forester, the Outback, or the Impreza 5-Door.…

Vibrant, low-lined, and vintage inspired, the 370Z Heritage Edition hearkens back to a time when John Denver 8-tracks ruled the lower console, and vinyl wasn’t just for record players, but was a staple material for automotive interiors.…

Pulled straight from the purpose-built performance pages at Honda, the Civic Type R emerges onto the scene amidst great fanfare. It’s the first time in history that America has been offered the Civic with a factory R-rating, and although the PG-13 enthusiasm I felt for the all-new Si was indeed genuine, my thirst for more adult material remained unsatiated. …

There’s a wildfire burning in the Pacific northwest right now that is roughly the size of Maryland. Evacuations are in order, roads are blocked, hundreds of firefighters deployed, and everywhere you look, a fine layer of ash cloaks all that it touches with a carcinogen-rich coating.…

Oh Hyundai how you have changed, and dammit if I don’t love ya for it. A strange void within the automotive landscape has been filled, and after years of adaptation and gradually becoming a legitimate alternative to American, European, and Japanese machines, you have finally decided to tackle the all-imposing luxury market with your own spin-off.…

Has there ever been a time when a little Mazda sports car hasn’t kicked ass? Sure, they may be a bit quirky, and lord knows rotary-powered platforms had their fair share of maintenance and performance faults, but dammit if they haven’t all been cool in one regard or another.…

When Acura resurrected its original mantra of “Precision Crafted Performance” some years back, most of us shrugged and didn’t think much of it. Without a glimmer of the Integra/RSX anywhere to be seen, and turbocharged technology only being bestowed upon the unobtainable NSX, the final portion of this catch phrase felt fairly misaligned with the company’s lineup.…

Ford is celebrating 100 years of pickup trucks this summer, and to memorialize this momentous occasion The Blue Oval has rolled out a series of updated F-150 offerings that demand to be discussed.…

Hyundai has gone from being labeled as the unreliable Korean alternative to world-class contender in record time. Like all success stories, there were some early year growing pains, as well as some awkward teenage moments (anyone else remember the Veracruz?),…

There’s something special in the air, and it features the fresh aroma of burnt rubber, spent high-octane fumes, and a faint waft of highbrow entitlement. For years, Infiniti has struggled to reconnect with luxury car buyers, and that time has officially come to a close.…