Benjamin Hunting

Montreal

Automotive Editor at InsideHook

Writer and Reporter at Freelance

Freelance writer (https://t.co/QIbcqMUlGA), comic book creator (https://t.co/RBrEl2WnnJ, https://t.co/76lb1tYbzR) Same handle bksy/inst. I'm not here anymore.

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Articles

Chevrolet Equinox Trim Levels

1 week ago | capitalone.com | Benjamin Hunting

There are three options to consider for the gas-powered version of this compact SUV. May 6, 2025 | 2 min read ChevroletThe Chevrolet Equinox is a compact SUV that offers three trim levels: LT, Activ, and RS. Every model shares the same engine — a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder making 175 horsepower — and can be ordered with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Beyond those commonalities, the three Equinox trims have a few key differences in terms of price, features, and technology.
Looking back at 50 years of Toyota on film

1 week ago | driving.ca | Benjamin Hunting

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1Toyota is a brand we more commonly associate with reliability and efficiency, but it has had some iconic starring roles on screen • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentToyota is a relative cinematic newcomer, as it wasn’t until the 1980s that the brand was considered anything more than an upstart import to North American audiences.
Hyundai Santa Fe Features

1 week ago | capitalone.com | Benjamin Hunting

This aggressively styled SUV sports some innovative features. May 2, 2025 | 3 min read HyundaiThe Hyundai Santa Fe is packed with interesting features that help distinguish it from its competitors in the crowded midsize SUV segment. Here's a look at some of the most useful equipment that makes the Santa Fe stand out from other family-oriented SUVs in its class. HyundaiC-Pillar Handle Getting in and out of an SUV can be tough, especially for children or adults of smaller stature.
Subaru Outback XT Configurations

1 week ago | capitalone.com | Benjamin Hunting

What to know about this SUV's turbo trim level. May 1, 2025 | 3 min read SubaruThe Subaru Outback offers two engine choices: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 182 horsepower and a turbocharged 2.4-liter engine that produces 260 horsepower. Each one is matched with a continuously variable automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. The Outback Onyx Edition, Limited, and Touring trim levels can be had with either engine.
Sony has a car now-what’s holding Samsung back?

2 weeks ago | driving.ca | Benjamin Hunting

Samsung already went through a “let’s build a car” phase back in the 1990s • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentApple couldn’t get it done, but Sony could.
4 Mistakes that automotive user interface designers keep making

3 weeks ago | driving.ca | Benjamin Hunting

Advertisement oopSkip to ContentAdvertisement 1These basic software don’ts keep drivers from what they need to do • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentUser interface design is hard, especially within the confines of an automotive environment that’s intended to travel at highway speeds.
My Datsun Z Fuel Tank Replacement Came From an Unlikely Source

1 month ago | hagerty.com | Benjamin Hunting

Classic vehicle owners have to be good detectives. If you don’t have an unlimited mechanic budget, you’ll often have to rely on elbow grease, intuition, and hours of research. Along the way, as you’re tracking down leads, you develop a long list of “inside sources,” who can help diagnose problems, suggest solutions, and source necessary parts. Unfortunately, even Columbo couldn’t “one more thing” his way into locating vital automotive components that don’t exist.
What to Know About the Ford F-150's Pro Access Tailgate

1 month ago | capitalone.com | Benjamin Hunting

This split-tailgate design makes it easy for owners to reach into the truck's bed. Apr 9, 2025 | 2 min read FordWhen Ford refreshed the F-150 truck for 2024, it introduced a new option: the Pro Access Tailgate. In addition to opening downward like a traditional tailgate, it has an access-panel door in the middle that can swing outward, allowing you an easier reach to items in the bed.
2026 Kia Sportage: What's New

1 month ago | capitalone.com | Benjamin Hunting

The compact SUV's styling refresh comes with power gains and new safety tech. Apr 4, 2025 | 2 min read KiaThe Kia Sportage has seen a number of upgrades and design tweaks for 2026. In the gasoline-only versions, these updates are mainly focused on styling, but there are some notable performance updates for the hybrid, plug-in-hybrid (PHEV), and all-wheel-drive (AWD) editions of the SUV. Safety and tech have also improved across the board.
When AMG (Almost) Went American

1 month ago | hagerty.com | Benjamin Hunting

Aufrecht, Melcher, and Großaspach — better known as AMG—has a long and distinguished history as the in-house hot rod shop at Mercedes-Benz. Before it officially became a part of the Daimler empire, however, AMG was a private shop founded by the three Mercedes-Benz engineers whose last names form its famous initials. From the late 1960s until the late ’90s, AMG operated independently of, although often in partnership with, the Silver Star on the production of race cars and street machines alike.