Would a Resurrected Scout Help Volkswagen?

Harvester Scout

We haven’t seen a Scout model since 1980, but that may soon change. Volkswagen is an oddity amongst foreign automakers present in the U.S. market. The German company beat nearly every other overseas manufacturer to the market when the Beetle appeared in the 1950s. Later, the automaker expanded its product … Read more

Better Than Ever: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

New two-row Jeep Grand Cherokee debuts. Jeep has a new Grand Cherokee, completing a two-year release of this fifth-generation midsize model. In 2021, Jeep released the first-ever three-row variant, then followed in 2022 with the all-new two-row standard model. Together, the Grand Cherokee solidifies its leadership in the segment with … Read more

2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe Review

2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe review

What 4xe means to the Jeep Wrangler. The electric vehicle revolution continues apace, with scores of new models available or planned. Most of the upcoming vehicles are based on new electric-dedicated platforms. But some are not, with the manufacturers choosing to electrify what they have. A case in point is … Read more

2020 Ford Ranger Review

2020 Ford Ranger review

We test the latest-generation Ranger pickup truck. The Ford Ranger is back, giving the blue oval brand a midsize complement to the full-size and segment-leading F-150. The latest version rolled out in 2019, ending an 8-year hiatus. The current Ranger is the largest we’ve seen thus far and is no … Read more

2020 Jeep Gladiator Fun Facts

Jeep Gladiator parking lot

More than a quarter of a century has passed without a Jeep pickup truck, but that extended hiatus finally came to an end this year. The all-new Jeep Gladiator is out, adding yet another model to the expanding midsize pickup truck segment. You have to go all the way back … Read more

Taking a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Through Uwharrie

2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited offroad

The Jeep Wrangler has a reputation for off-road prowess, but you’d never know how well this utility vehicle performs unless you personally put it to the test. Admittedly, my previous two times with the Wrangler barely touched on its capabilities, although navigating through several ruts offered a tantalizing taste of … Read more

2019 Toyota 4Runner Review

2019 Toyota 4Runner review

The TRD Pro is the only 4Runner model with “TOYOTA” emblazoned on its grille. True off-road SUV adventuring belongs to Jeep and Land Rover, with GMC, Ford and Chevrolet also represented. Not to be overlooked is Toyota, which has decades of experience in delivering various Land Cruiser, Sequoia, and FJ … Read more

7 of the Best Off-Roading Trails to Hit This Fall

2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited offroad

Craving an off-road adventure this fall? I’ve put together this list of seven spectacular trails across the country primed for pickup trucks and 4x4s. From the iconic Rubicon in California to creek crossings in Tennessee’s Windrock Park, these routes will challenge your truck’s power and your driving skills. Be prepared … Read more