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By Colby Mallery

I just spent a week and a half in Hawaii for my honeymoon, and while most people would come back talking about sunsets, snorkeling, or the insane amount of pineapple they consumed, my brain naturally drifted to something else entirely: the car culture. What people drive, how they drive, and what ends up dominating the roads in paradise says a lot about island life — and trust me, it’s nothing like the mainland.

This trip took me through Kauai and Maui, and each island had its own personality both on the road and off. So here’s…

By Colby Mallery

If you’ve spent any time around trucks — whether on the lot, at job sites, or at weekend car meets — you’ve probably noticed a fascinating divide among pickup fans. Some folks bleed Chevrolet bowtie gold, while others swear by the bold red GMC badge. What’s funny is that, under the skin, they’re practically the same truck. Same engines. Same transmissions. Same frames. Even the buttons on the dash are nearly identical.\

By Colby Mallery

In the world of midsize SUVs, where sleek designs and suburban sensibilities often overshadow substance, one vehicle continues to march—no, climb—to the beat of its own drum: the Toyota 4Runner. Now entering its sixth generation, the 4Runner remains the undisputed champion of off-road capability in the segment. It’s not just a capable SUV; it’s a cultural icon with a grip on the off-road world that’s tighter than a winch cable in the Rockies.

By Colby Mallery

I wasn’t around in the ’60s or ’70s, but that hasn’t stopped me from loving the era. I’m 21 years old, and while I grew up in a world of Bluetooth, hybrids, and self-parking SUVs, nothing makes my heart beat like the rumble of a big block V8. There’s just something raw and real about old-school American muscle—cars that didn’t apologize for being loud, fast, and a little bit dangerous.