Andy Lilienthal

1 week ago | gearjunkie.com | Andy Lilienthal

Fun. This is something sorely lacking in many vehicles. Numerous autos become driving appliances destined for soul-sucking work commutes, boring errand runs, and dull drives from point A to B. Void of personality and enthusiasm, certain blenders are more interesting than some cars. When the modern MINI brand came to the U.S. market in 2002, it was like a vehicular superhero marque donning a winged logo with its name in ALL CAPS determined to interject fun into the market.

3 weeks ago | gearjunkie.com | Andy Lilienthal

With the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport, Honda has gone for a much more rugged appearance. An appearance that's backed up by increased capability by way of all-terrain tires, an off-road tuned suspensions, and the return of one of Honda's best-ever features. Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn MoreFrom 1994 to 2002, the Honda Passport was a capable off-road-ready SUV.

4 weeks ago | gearjunkie.com | Andy Lilienthal

The Subaru WRX tS and Toyota GR Corolla are perhaps the two scrappiest and sportiest turbocharged AWD cars on the road — about as close as you can get to a road-ready rally car. But which of these boosted beasts reigns supreme? Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn MoreA powerful turbocharged engine, road-gripping all-wheel drive, and a slick-shifting manual transmission.

1 month ago | gearjunkie.com | Andy Lilienthal

Chevrolet added a new LT trim level to its electric pickup truck lineup. The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV LT is big, comfortable, quick, and can power your house — or your race team. We attended the Mint 400 to see how it works as a chase truck, too. Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn MoreIn 2024, 1.3 million EVs were sold in the USA; globally, that number jumped to 17.1 million. It’s safe to say that EVs are no longer a novelty.

1 month ago | gearjunkie.com | Andy Lilienthal

The last vehicle you might expect at the Mint 400 is a purpose-built for desert racing Chevrolet Silverado EV ZR2. But Chevy and off-road racer Chad Hall have built this EV pickup using mostly production parts to show it can take a beating. Racing has long been a place for companies to test their products in harder-than-real-world conditions, where vehicles and parts can be pushed to their limits. The Mint 400, held in Primm, Nev., is one of those races.