David McQuilling

4 days ago | themanual.com | David McQuilling

Pickup trucks like the Ford Ranger Raptor are traditionally practical vehicles designed to perform hard work and take a bit of a beating. But in recent years, they’ve gotten larger, more luxurious, and less industrial. This has led to utility vehicles tumbling into entirely new categories, with some being decked out like borderline limousines and others kitted out for street racing. Over the winter, I took a Ford Ranger Raptor for a spin and made an interesting discovery while doing so.

1 week ago | guessingheadlights.com | Andre Nalin |David McQuilling

Not everyone agrees on what makes a “real” road trip—some say it has to cross state lines, others just need a good playlist and an open highway. But one thing’s certain: if you’re going to be spending hours behind the wheel, you’ll want a vehicle that makes the ride comfortable, reliable, and maybe even a little fun. That’s where SUVs come in. With roomy interiors, generous cargo space, and a range of comfort features, today’s sport utility vehicles are built for long hauls.

1 week ago | themanual.com | David McQuilling

The 2026 variant of the BMW iX has received a pretty heavy refresh, with a new look, a range boost, and performance boost across the entire lineup. The premium electric SUVs even have a new entry system, which makes granting access to your friends and family easier than ever. Recently, I was invited to BMW’s headquarters in New Jersey to try out the iX XDrive45, iX XDrive60, and iX M70 XDrive on an ambitious route that covered city driving, highways, and winding mountain roads.

1 week ago | themanual.com | David McQuilling

Watch straps can be an affordable way to expand a smaller watch collection. A good quality strap can be found for under $20, and will give a timepiece a completely different look. For example, I have a brown leather strap on the vintage Oyster Perpetual I use as a daily driver, but a quick switch to a black strap makes it look like a completely different timepiece. However, there are some rules regarding your watch’s wrist strap.

3 weeks ago | themanual.com | David McQuilling

The GranTurismo and GranCabrio By Dave McQuilling Published May 16, 2025 1:16 PM Maserati / Maserati Italian sports car manufacturer Maserati is shifting production of two of its most iconic models back to its hometown Modena factory. Both the GranTurismo and GranCabrio ranges will be built at the “Motor Valley” plant by the end of this year. So far, the current generation of Maserati’s grand tourer has graced the production lines at the Mirafiori factory near Turin. The last Modena-built...