The Jeep Renegade Price Is (Probably) Not $18,595

"We'll tell you what the will cost when we're good and ready, damnit!" was probably what Jeep's reps thought when I pinged them for the hundredth time, but today I had a good excuse— a reader "found" the cute little SUV's price in search results, though we're pretty sure it...

Dec 12, 2024

Realistic RC Construction Crew Creates A Killer Sand Bridge

Everyone loves a good story about a , but they're even cooler when they're built by an army of super-realistic RC construction vehicles! Watching this small-scale construction crew play in the sand is very soothing. Or tedious, depending on how much coffee you've had this morning. But if you're ready...

Dec 12, 2024

What Do You Want Know About The 2014 Nissan Rogue SL AWD?

I've just been handed the keys to Nissan's face-lifted cute ute, so far it feels like a high-riding hatchback with a nice view of the sky. I'll be evaluating it in all kinds of conditions this week, anything you want me to try and make it do? ...

Dec 12, 2024

Radio DJ Invents Tool To Help Ambulances Through Intersections

Dave Gross aka "" of Fort Wayne, Indiana's Fun 107.1 FM has spent the last fourteen years casually working on a device that would allow traffic lights to change automatically for emergency responders between getting his medical degree and spinning tunes. Now that the Indiana Economic Development Corp. has ruled...

Dec 12, 2024

Desert Racers Bringing The Noise To Nevada In Mint 400 Qualifying

Racers of the 2014 Mint 400 have completed their qualifying loop, and the starting positions for tomorrow have been decided. With so many vehicles running this year's race, those positions are going to be more crucial than ever. The 3.40 mile loop loop was held out in Jean, Nevada and...

Dec 12, 2024

This Really Is The Most Surprising Off-Road Recovery I've Ever Seen

At first this looks like a simple rescue for off-roader who'd strayed off the good line at a water crossing. But the grainy film and murky water hide a secret. This was uploaded by a Spanish Facebooker on February 13th, leading me to believe it went down somewhere in Europe....

Dec 12, 2024

Exploring the Oddities Of 'Hawaiian Style' Lifted Low Rider Trucks

"Hawaiian Style" trucks feature an interesting combination of lift with a low-rider look and too-skinny tires stretched over wide rims like beach balls. Rumor has it the nomenclature and originated on Hawaiian beach-cruisers. That would stand to reason I suppose, I've never been to Hawaii but I'm almost positive I've...

Dec 12, 2024

Trucks On Pace To Dominate US New Vehicle Market Again This Year

Over the last two decades, the majority of new auto sales in the US has fluctuated back and fourth between passenger cars and light trucks dominating the market. This year, it looks like trucks are set to run the show again. shared some observations and analysis about the about why...

Dec 12, 2024

Throw Some Dirt In Your Day With This Full-Noise Off-Road Ride Along

The anticipation at the starting line. The noise. The fear of storming over bumps and blind corners at full-tilt in the cabin of a Trophy Truck... Experience it all against the beautiful backdrop of the Arizona desert. With the camera rolling just before the start flag drops and the action...

Dec 12, 2024

What's California's New SST-e Electric School Bus Really Worth?

The Kings Canyon Unified School District of San Joaquin Valley, California made a splash last week when it put the first electric school bus into service. Those green bumpers sure look snazzy and "85% emissions reduction" sounds great. But nobody seems interested in publishing how much the buses actually cost....

Dec 12, 2024

Bus Driver Charged With Reckless Driving After Crash In Snowy Virginia

A "Princess Tours" coach bus wiped out and flipped over in the slushy shitstorm that is the Virginia highway system this morning. Authorities have confirmed there were no life-threatening injuries to any of the 53 passengers, but the driver has been arrested for reckless driving. Virginia State Police are still...

Dec 12, 2024

Here's 'Miss Mint' While We Wait For Mint 400 Desert Race Results

The Mint 400 desert race organizers have promised to send over the official results and epic photos of vehicles "soon," so newly crowned Miss Mint 2014 Dani Mathers of Glendale, California will just have to tide you over until then. No race organization goes as far as The Mint 400...

Dec 12, 2024

Get Ready To Nerd Out About The Shapes Of Trucks And Cars

Author T. Yomi Obidi and The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) are about to drop their latest batch of knowledge on our asses; a 288-page tome that's all about "Theory and Applications of Aerodynamics for Ground Vehicles." The SAE promises to focus on the aerodynamics of passenger vehicles and commercial...

Dec 12, 2024

For Glamour Shots Of Modified Machines: spifftnorthwest On Tumblr

is primarily a tuner car Tumblr blog, run by two car designers and enthusiasts in Portland, Oregon. But they share enough cool trucks to warrant a nod here, and almost all the photos are fun to look at. Truck Yeah! showcases the best, worst, wackiest, or anyway interesting social media...

Dec 12, 2024

Idiotic City Truck Driver Plows Snow Going The Wrong Way

YouTuber Jason Berry got a little excited when a snow plow came barreling towards him, driving the wrong way on Military Road in Arlington, VA this morning. Apparently the plow caused him to spin out, inspiring him to document the plow's malfeasance. I'd guess the plow driver was trying to...

Dec 12, 2024