Posts Written by Paul Strauss

Whether you’re driving close to home or heading out on a long road trip, having the proper supplies on hand in an emergency can minimize damage from injuries or even save a life.…

I’ve driven the Ford F-150 Raptor R, and it’s an incredibly impressive truck – especially when it comes to Baja-style desert terrain. This powerful truck comes straight from the factory with a 5.2-liter, supercharged V8 that makes 700 horsepower and 650 lb-ft.…

The Toyota RAV4 has remained essentially unchanged since its redesign in 2019. But why should it? Demand is still tremendous for Toyota’s top-selling vehicle, and it’s still hard for dealers to keep them on lots.…

Except for regenerative braking, most electric vehicles have no way to recharge their batteries while driving. The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger has an onboard generator, which adds power back to the battery pack when needed.…

While the Camry is no longer Toyota’s top-selling vehicle in the U.S. (the RAV4 now holds that spot), it’s still very popular, selling roughly 300,000 cars yearly.…

Last year, I enjoyed a few days behind the wheel of the Mazda CX-50 and spent a good amount of time driving it on dirt and gravel roads.…

Lincoln is making handsome and sophisticated vehicles these days. Between the Corsair, Nautilus, Aviator, and Navigator, they offer a full line-up of crossovers and SUVs. The Corsair is the smallest of these vehicles but still seats five adults in comfort, while its 181.4″ length makes it easy to fit into parallel parking spaces and garages.…

Preston Tucker was kind of like the Elon Musk of his day, having started his own automotive company to battle Detroit’s big three after World War II.…

Automakers turned up with all sorts of cool concept cars at the Japan Mobility Show 2023. The best-looking concept car, in my opinion, is the Mazda Iconic SP – a gorgeous, low-slung sports coupe that brings back memories of the classic Mazda RX-7.…

It’s only been a few days since Toyota dropped a teaser image for an upcoming car that I think is the 2025 Camry. Now. we’ve got a second image but for a different vehicle – a new mid-sized SUV.…

When it comes to steering wheels, the vast majority in production vehicles are round. There have been concepts over the years for joysticks, yokes, and other unusual steering wheel designs, but few have made it into cars you can actually buy.…

Would you like a sports car that looks like a modern, electric spin on a classic Audi Sport Quattro rally car? What if I told you there is one, and it makes more than 800 horsepower?…

Early this morning, Toyota dropped a single mysterious image, and it has me wondering just what car it might be. The press release’s title is “A New Dawn is Coming,” and the photo’s caption is “Can you guess what’s on the horizon?”…

Designed by Bertone’s Marcello Gandini, the Lamborghini Marzal offered a dramatic and futuristic look, with gull-wing doors and its naturally illuminated cabin. Its chassis started out as a Lamborghini Miura, but with an extended wheelbase so it could seat four.…

When I think of Nissan’s NISMO line, high-performance sports cars like the GT-R NISMO and the NISMO Z come to mind. Now, Nissan is showing off a concept design for a tiny car that could be right at home with a NISMO badge.…