Your $3,000 Roof Rack Makes You Slower: What Actually Works for Off-Roading vs Instagram Props

Your $3,000 Roof Rack Makes You Slower: What Actually Works for Off-Roading vs Instagram Props

Walk through any trailhead parking lot and you’ll see the same thing: trucks stacked with thousands of dollars in mods that look incredible but do absolutely nothing for trail performance. Some actually make things worse. If you’re serious about getting further off the beaten path instead of looking the part, it’s time to separate the upgrades that matter from the expensive Instagram accessories weighing you down.

Read moreYour $3,000 Roof Rack Makes You Slower: What Actually Works for Off-Roading vs Instagram Props

Mercedes-Benz Tests Long-Range, Solid-State Batteries

The technology to change the EV industry for the better might be closer than we thought. Mercedes-Benz is already testing solid-state batteries in its EVs on the road. The holy grail of EV batteries is expected to deliver over 600 miles of range. When might it hit the market?

Read moreMercedes-Benz Tests Long-Range, Solid-State Batteries

Toyota and Honda Partner Up to Avoid Tariffs

Anxiety over tariffs is putting Toyota and Honda in the same boat. Toyota is building a major battery factory in North Carolina that is expected to have 14 production lines. Four will support batteries for hybrids, and ten will support batteries for EVs. However, Toyota won’t even need all these batteries right away, so who will buy them?

Read moreToyota and Honda Partner Up to Avoid Tariffs

The Future of Driving: Best New Cars Hitting the Road in 2025

The Future of Driving: Best New Cars Hitting the Road in 2025

What’s coming for 2025? The next wave of new vehicles brings advanced technology and modern features. Here are some of the best new cars coming in 2025.

Read moreThe Future of Driving: Best New Cars Hitting the Road in 2025

Major Changes May Be Coming for the Toyota Highlander

Toyota bZ4X

Plans Revealed to Convert the Popular Three-Row SUV to EV

Currently, the only EV in Toyota’s US lineup is the bX4X. The better-known Toyota Highlander is set to join its ranks shortly.

The current Toyota Highlander comes in standard gas and hybrid configurations, but according to a recent report from CarBuzz, changes are in the works.

Read moreMajor Changes May Be Coming for the Toyota Highlander

2024 Kia Niro vs. Toyota Corolla Cross: A Compact Showdown

2024 Kia Niro vs. Toyota Corolla Cross: A Compact Showdown

What do you want in your small SUV? If you’re looking for practicality and affordability, the 2024 Kia Niro and Toyota Corolla Cross should top your list.

Read more2024 Kia Niro vs. Toyota Corolla Cross: A Compact Showdown