HJ Pizarro

There are a lot of people that enjoy the outdoors. During the global COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, many more people have taken to outdoor activities versus joining the masses in airports, bus depots, or train stations. So, many pop-up campers, travel trailers, fifth-wheel, and motorhome have been purchased or cleaned off to get on the road. …

The Florida RV Trade Association, FRVTA, holds an annual RV SuperShow. The last one was pretty successful. However, it was held pre-COVID concerns. So, now a lot of vendors and interested people have been asking the organization if the next RV show, scheduled for January 13-17th, is still moving forward. The answer is yes, it …

In July, a story surfaced of a neglected 1988 Ferrari Testarossa abandoned on a street in Puerto Rico. At that time, I covered how the car had sat for 17 years prior to a Youtuber with a channel called Ratarossa becoming aware of it. He took a pass on purchasing the Ferrari but wanted to know what would happen …

Europe seems to be embracing the electrification of the automotive industry pretty well. Several countries have passed legislation to enhance their infrastructure to include more charging points for electric cars and to reduce carbon emissions as well. So, the consumers there are now buying electric or plug-in hybrids cars at a rate of 1 in …

It is not often that Ken Block has to phone a friend. Ken Block is the master of the Gymkhana videos, where he is seen throwing cars into and out of seemingly impossible situations with regularity. Well, he has a daughter that is ready to lay some tire tracks down of her own as she …

People that have a growing interest in Vanlife, overlanding, or in becoming an RV lifer have to start somewhere. For some, it is as easy as renting an RV for a long weekend to see if they like the lifestyle. However, for those that don’t want to rent a van, travel trailer, fifth-wheel, or motorhome, …

The dawn of the global COVID-19 pandemic put a hold on a lot of the business plans. Suddenly, business owners were no longer able to pop-in at client sites and schmooz with their customers, or potential customers. In fact, a lot of the frequent business travelers have had to adjust away from flying as readily …

I have been a bit critical of Hyundai for not producing an off-road variant of the Palisade. Granted, the SUV is pretty capable in stock form to take on the rigors of shuttling people back and forth, even over a dirt road. However, a true off-road or overlanding capable trim level would add to the …

The addition of a vehicle to your household means more money out of pocket. Hopefully, you did some shopping and found a good deal on a vehicle. Maybe you even budgeted for oil changes, wiper blade replacements, and other necessary maintenance that a vehicle will need during its lifetime. Assuming you’ve got that covered, there are ways to save …

Some people like the appeal of vanlife. They typically have work that can be done anywhere. So, the nomadic lifestyle lends itself to adventurous opportunities while still holding down a paycheck. But, some of those vanlife enthusiasts do not want to be held back by paved roadways. They want a van platform that can take …

The greater instability in the world has changed the civilian armored vehicle market. In fact, business is now booming. It is a market that Jeep hasn’t let pass by, choosing instead, to jump right in. The legendary off-road brand offers an armored version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, for example. Yeah, a factory armored Jeep!  …

An RV can come in just about any size and for any budget. Understandably, the larger they get, the more features they tend to have. But not always. There are large RVs for the budget-conscious, while another one of the same size could be made for those with more affluent tastes. Then there’s the special …

One muscle car shop owner has made a decent business modifying cars over recent years. His company has become very good at what they do. In fact, the company is so good that they are called out by celebrity Youtubers who need work on their Camaros, or Corvettes. So, it seems out of place that …

If you’ve ever driven by an RV dealer or stopped in at one, then you know that there are all types and sizes of recreational vehicles available. There’s one for every budget, new or used. Undoubtedly, you’ve also probably come across an advertisement or television show that highlights the benefits of luxury RV units. Well, …

The Pontiac Fiero was a wedge-shaped, mid-engine, economy, sporty car. It was introduced in the early 1980s to much fanfare. Then the cars started catching fire. Pontiac addressed the fire concerns, but the public had a long memory of the episodes. So, Pontiac kept improving the car to overcome the old bad press and make the Fiero more …

The Rebelle Rally begins tomorrow. A 2020 Infiniti QX80 will be amongst the entry field with Team Wander Women aboard when it starts. If the rally’s history holds true, this year will again be long and dangerous for all the teams as they undertake a crossing from Nevada to California. It is a trip that will cover …

The Kia Telluride will be a participant vehicle for one of the teams in the Rebelle Rally. According to the manufacturer’s press release today, the Telluride will be entered into the competition as a “Bone Stock” category vehicle. As such, it is sure to disappoint. Kia is blowing an opportunity to show off the off-road …

In case anybody has forgotten, Lexus makes big SUVs too! Of course, as a Lexus, it has a luxury feel to it. But, Lexus does not want people to think that the LX 570 flagship is just a pavement queen. To prove it, the automaker just launched the J201 concept based on the aforementioned SUV. …

Hailstorms are annoying. Sometimes, they can even be dangerous and destructive. One 2020 Ford Raptor owner discovered this first hand. He was, of course, very excited to buy his pickup, only to become disheartened by a hailstorm the next day. He and his wife were safe. But, the new Raptor took a beating. The hail …

Supercars are the things of dreams. Many people can only admire them from a distance because of their price points when new. However, not all of them are equal. Some are more reliable than others. Consequently, some of these dream machines depreciate more than others. To show how attainable a supercar can be, a show …