Nathan Adlen

California

Presenter and Senior Editor at The Fast Lane Car

Presenter and Senior Editor at The Fast Lane Truck

Presenter and Senior Editor at The Fast Lane Offroad

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Articles

Ask Nathan: Slate vs. Telo vs. Alpha Wolf EV Pickups and What's Up with the New Jeep Compass?

5 days ago | tflcar.com | Nathan Adlen
I Daily Drive it, Worth $100k? Let's Find out

1 week ago | autoblog.com | Nathan Adlen

2024 was supposed to be the last year of the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, but here we are deep in 2025 with a new model – which is good news for power freaks. Sure, it’s not as fast as some electric SUVs, but the primal scream of its supercharged 6.2-liter V8, and its violent thrust make this an epic driver. Even under slight acceleration, you can hear the supercharger spool up – and it’s kind of addicting. I’ve driven the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat several times, in multiple states.
2026 Honda CR-V Updated, TrailSport & Sport Touring Unveiled!

1 week ago | ecotopical.com | Nathan Adlen

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Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro vs Nissan Frontier PRO-4X: Off-Road Awesomeness

1 week ago | autoblog.com | Nathan Adlen

The 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Nissan Frontier PRO-4X are remarkably capable off-road pickup trucks. Both look unique compared to their lesser brethren, are more capable on paper than the trucks they replace, and both have a history of reliability. They are also the most (or nearly the most) expensive versions of their platforms, but are not the best in class.
Ask Nathan: They MUST Build the Jeep J6 Honcho, and Hydrogen Powered & EV Powered Trucks Should Never Happen?

1 week ago | tflcar.com | Nathan Adlen
Lexus TX vs Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX - Toyota in a Tuxedo?

2 weeks ago | autoblog.com | Nathan Adlen

Like the regular Highlander, the Toyota Grand Highlander is based on the GA-K platform, and the two SUVs share some components as a result. The Grand Highlander is larger in every measurable way and gets pretty close to the hefty size of the Toyota Sequoia. Internally, the overall space in the Grand Highlander is nearly at the top of its class, and all of that is true for the Lexus TX as well.
Acura ADX vs Alfa Romeo Tonale 2.0T - Sporty, Small Crossover Shootout

2 weeks ago | autoblog.com | Nathan Adlen

Alfa Romeo recently reintroduced the Tonale SUV, adding a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine to reinvigorate an already good-handling vehicle. It is very powerful and has good reflexes, making it one of the more enjoyable crossovers in this class from a driving standpoint. Then I drove the less powerful and less expensive all-new Acura ADX, and it was an eye-opening experience. The sub-compact, luxury SUV landscape is vast.
Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid vs BYD Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 5 PHEV - Japan and China fight it out

2 weeks ago | autoblog.com | Nathan Adlen

The new Toyota Land Cruiser recently made a triumphant return to the U.S. market as an off-road SUV that is somewhat reminiscent of the older generation Land Cruisers. It's built on a proper frame, has a solid rear axle, and uses a lot of old-school thinking in its overall design. Still, it's loaded with new tech and isn't exactly inexpensive. On the other hand, the BYD Formula Leopard 5 is pretty much a new idea that looks like an old-school SUV.
Hands-On with the SLATE Pickup Truck

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Nathan Adlen

Apr 25, 2025 6:41 PM EDT A no-frills electric truck for the masses The EV world is saturated with sleek crossovers and six-figure status symbols, but Slate Auto is going in the opposite direction. Enter the Slate Truck: a compact, bare-bones electric pickup that starts at just under $27,500 — or as …
Hands-On with the SLATE Pickup Truck

2 weeks ago | autoblog.com | Nathan Adlen

The debut of the SLATE pickup truck took a lot of people by surprise, not just because of its low pricing, but because it’s a vehicle that allows for remarkable customization. For the past few years, SLATE has been building its tiny, electric pickup truck in secrecy, hiding its intentions from the public eye. During that time, they amassed a team of lauded professionals, engineers, and high-value backers.