Aaron Turpen

Wyoming

Co-Founder and Senior Editor at CarNewsCafe.com

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

I am an automotive writer. I really, really like cars. And a few other things. Like driving them.

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Articles

Video Review: Car Mechanic Simulator 21

3 days ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

One of my favorite car games is Car Mechanic Simulator. In this game, you have a shop and repair customer vehicles while working towards doing full restorations and rebuilds of some of the most iconic and awesome vehicles ever to hit the road. In the background here, you’ll see me working on a Viper and a DB5 as well as photos of a host of other cars I’ve done in the game. Car Mechanic Simulator 21 is a great game and a big leap forward from the less well-received 2018 version of the game.
2025 Genesis G90 Brings the Top Shelf Treatment

5 days ago | drivemodeshow.com | Aaron Turpen

This is a six figure sedan. And it’s totally worth it. Four-wheel steering, supercharged V6 power, a beautiful and quiet ride.. it has it all. VIDEO
Video Review: 2025 Genesis G90

5 days ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

The high end of luxury and the flagship for the Genesis brand, the G90 is about as top shelf as you can get without heading into superlux categories. Here’s a look at this six figure sedan and why I think it’s worth the money.
Review: 2025 Genesis G80 and G90 sedans are marked by luxury, not glitz

6 days ago | newatlas.com | Aaron Turpen

Genesis has updated the G80 to bring it up to par with the G90, making it less obvious which of these sedans is the flagship for the brand. Whichever is head of the armada, though, they’re both really well-done luxury options.
2025 Gering Father's Day Classic Car Show: my favorites this year

1 week ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

It’s been a couple of years since I attended the area’s largest classic car bonanza, so I figured I should get up to Gering, Nebraska and walk the Father’s Day Classic. I was not disappointed.
Head Gasket Replacement Costs - corner mechanic vs dealership/factory

1 week ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

Kyle wants to know why a head gasket replacement is cheaper at a mechanic versus the dealership or the factory. And why he’s told that the latter is better. I explain. Both options are great, it depends on your end goal with the gasket replacement. Specifically how long you want it to last.
The 2025 Rocky Mountain Driving Experience - so many cars, so little time

1 week ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

Almost every year, I attend the Rocky Mountain Driving Experience (RMDE), put on by the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press. I’ve been an RMAP member for well over a decade now and greatly enjoy these events. They are first impressions of a host of vehicles driven in the Rocky Mountains. This event included a lot of great entries. Here’s a rundown and my impressions.
Car Dealer Simulator review

1 week ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

This video game review looks at the new Car Dealer Simulator game, which came out in early June. I played the demo version and have now done two playthroughs of the full version and can say I really like this game.
Video Review: 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV

1 week ago | carnewscafe.com | Aaron Turpen |Aaron has worked

The Blazer EV gets and SS performance model for 2025 and I really like it. This car is already super photogenic and very head-turning, so adding more power is just icing on the cake. Video summary: The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV, particularly the SS performance model, offers impressive styling, smooth driving experience, and advanced technology. Making it a strong competitor in the electric vehicle market, despite some visibility challenges and a higher price point.
One small change solves the two-stroke engine's biggest problems

2 weeks ago | newatlas.com | Aaron Turpen

The defining characteristic of a two-stroke engine is to fire (combust) every time the piston is at top dead center. This makes them highly power dense, but also notoriously makes two-stroke engines dirty, inefficient, and not prone to long lifespans. Alpha-Otto has a design that aims to eliminate all of those drawbacks. The RevForce engine introduces a single, transformative change to the conventional two-stroke layout that preserves its benefits while removing its major flaws.