2024-04-10 02:15
After its fifth generation running for fifteen years, the Toyota 4Runner has finally been modernized. The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is legitimately all-new, with modern drivetrains and the latest… Read More
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The common aim of all of our content is to increase the visibility of LGBTQ+ people in motorsports and the automotive industry. Out Motorsports offers coverage in several key areas including motorsports, new and used vehicle reviews, industry trends, EVs, towing, and overlanding.
2024-04-09 15:07
The phrase platform sharing often carries negative connotations among the enthusiast world. How good can any one car be when it’s just a re-hash of something else? To the contrary, … Read More
2024-03-19 15:51
Hyundai is on a roll, producing banger after banger in the last five years or so. And while the winning streak isn’t going to last forever, it’ll go a little ... Read more Read More
2024-03-18 15:00
Everything old is new again. Rugged, aspirational SUVs became softer, street-focused crossovers that were better at their actual mission but didn’t scream “I’m outdoorsy&rd&hell…Read More
2024-02-22 16:05
Life has a funny way of presenting things as you need them. Call it karma, link it to religion, or blame it on my Libra’s moon being in Virgo (or ... Read more Read More
2024-02-20 14:33
In many parts of the world motorcycles are still the main form of transportation. There are countless small displacement and inexpensive motorcycles that the majority of the population use f… Read More
2024-02-09 14:48
You know that feeling you get when you try on a certain piece of clothing, tour a certain apartment, or visit a certain place and just know “oh, yeah, this ... Read more Read More
2024-02-08 14:13
When it comes to bigger trucks, you’ve only got a few options, but that doesn’t mean the competition is any less fierce than a busier part of the market. In ... Read more Read More
2024-01-30 15:49
Remember the late-00s commercial tag line from Subaru? They’d have some blissful camping excursion or sweet family moment where the narrator chirps, “Love. It’s what makes… Read More
2024-01-02 16:04
It’s the first work day of 2024 for me and that means it’s time to look back at everything Tyler and I drove last year. Yes, there have been videos ... Read more Read More
2023-12-19 19:30
Well, this is embarrassing. Lexus sent me a 2023 RX 500h F-Sport at the end of August, and I’m just now discovering that while I did indeed drive it, I ... Read more Read More
2023-12-15 16:34
We’ve talked about jingles, but Friday’s feature demands a bit more volume. And for that, I’m turning to 1980s-era Volvo and their ‘I Am Rolling’ album. The fin… Read More
2023-12-14 15:15
Today’s jingle is ultimately an earworm that’s persisted over roughly two decades, one that can easily be found on Spotify and Apple Music without a second thought. Chrysler&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-12-13 17:06
The Ford Taurus is often derided often by car enthusiasts who think of it as this lame, cost-cut, mass-produced rental car. “Who even cares about a Taurus?” they’ll scoff… Read More
2023-12-12 15:17
We’ll get off the GM train soon, I promise, but last night I was texting with a few friends and Chevy’s Heartbeat of America campaign came up in conversation. So, ... Read more Read More
2023-12-11 15:48
It’s the holiday season, which means it’s the time of year to drag out that one dusty playlist that you save for a few weeks every December and play seven ... Read more Read More
2023-11-30 15:40
“Hello? What is your location?” A random woman’s voice rang out from all 36 of the Cadillac Escalade V’s AKG speakers as I jogged back to the open driver’s door… Read More
2023-11-29 18:54
I started riding motorcycles in pursuit of a feeling I was missing in a lot of new cars. They are all becoming so refined and digitized that the sense of ... Read more Read More
2023-11-28 11:00
Midsize trucks are hot right now. They’re all most people need, but only if feature content and pricing make them sensible compared to a larger half-ton. We first learned about ... Rea… Read More
2023-11-21 19:50
Think back to your best memories in a car. I’d venture to say that our most memorable moments behind the wheel were not spent alone. And maybe they weren’t even ... Read more Read More
2023-11-19 21:43
Despite driving plenty of fun cars for the sake of reviews, lately I’ve found myself itching for a sporty street car to call my own. I enjoy my BMW E36 ... Read more Read More
2023-11-15 03:00
Despite already building seven unibody crossovers and luxury arm Lexus building another five, Toyota’s decided there is room for one more in its lineup. The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia is… Read More
2023-11-01 13:00
It is with the utmost sincerity that I urge you to get your butt on a Honda Motocompacto ASAP. There is an incredible amount of joy that comes from riding ... Read more Read More
2023-10-24 21:20
I know, I know. You read the headline and saw “Honda Pilot,” “Capable,” and “Muddy” and couldn’t not click on the link. As with many other manufactu… Read More
2023-10-24 00:08
I’m home from three days at Virginia International Raceway, the weekend in October that always marks the end of my National Auto Sport Association chapter’s racing season. 2023 m… Read More
2023-10-13 14:13
To most enthusiasts the word “hybrid” undoubtedly evokes images of a Toyota Prius with multiple faded bumper stickers that all have something to do with saving the Earth. While t… Read More
2023-10-04 13:00
My dad and I went to Miatas At The Gap when I was nineteen. I had just purchased one of my own, and in spending a few days around countless ... Read more Read More
2023-10-02 14:30
The only thing hotter than a factory “Safari” car from Subaru may be the temperatures at the Safari rally itself. Subaru made their World Rally Championship debut at the Kenyan S… Read More
2023-09-23 19:16
It’s that time of year where the seasons begin to change, the air has that smell to it every morning, and one final vacation is in the cards for many ... Read more Read More
2023-09-19 13:56
Around 8 PM I got a call from a kind man with a midwestern accent letting me know that he was five minutes out from my house, asking if there ... Read more Read More
2023-09-15 18:13
I’ve been trying very hard not to fall into the same automotive review literary tropes as my forefathers. Y’know, describing all under the same shade of Jeremy Clarkson Top-Gear… Read More
2023-08-28 17:41
“Guess Jake’s tow vehicle” has become a game in the NASA paddocks over the last few years. In my quest to test as many vehicles with trailer hitch receivers as ... Read mor… Read More
2023-08-25 14:58
Two friends of mine (and members of this little car gay community) got married in early July. Four of us from Washington, D.C. were invited to attend and we decided ... Read more Read More
2023-08-17 12:55
Three letters that can strike fear into the heart of any auto enthusiast – and it’s not CEL – CVT. The Continuously Variable Transmission has been around in some form… Read More
2023-08-14 15:39
Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to drive all sorts of cars with a decent variety of drivetrains. One that had always intrigued me was the W12, a Volkswagen-Audi Group ... Read more Read More
2023-08-09 16:00
Despite shoving big engines in nearly everything they sell, Cadillac’s model lineup is doing a bit of an electric slide as the brand looks to the future. The Lyriq crossover ... Read m… Read More
2023-08-02 17:40
I have Janet Jackson playing in my ears as I sit in a Delta Comfort+ seat on the way home from the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser reveal in Salt Lake ... Read more Read More
2023-08-02 13:37
Similar to the way practical and upright crossovers have been a trend in the car world, practical and upright motorcycles called ‘Adventure Bikes’ have been booming in the bike w… Read More
2023-08-02 01:20
When Toyota announced the 300-series Land Cruiser, they were clear: the United States wasn’t getting one. The 300-series would live on as the Lexus LX 600, but what had evolved ... Rea… Read More
2023-07-31 13:17
I’m behind on my writing, although that makes it sound more like dreadful homework than something fun. And it is fun, especially with cars that evoke some emotion. In the ... Read more Read More
2023-07-27 12:51
Let me be the first person to call myself out by saying I never wanted anything to do with riding a motorcycle. The macho stigma often associated with two-wheeled culture ... Read more Read More
2023-07-19 13:00
Photos: Michael Shaffer / Subaru You learn a lot riding shotgun with a pro. And what I’m learning from the passenger seat of the Prodrive P25 with rally legend David ... Read more Read More
2023-07-14 15:57
My mind is pretty solidly made up about the prior generation – the ‘Mk7.5’ – of VW GTI and VW Golf R being the best hot hatchback ever made. Formulaically, VW … Read More
2023-07-10 16:09
In the world of new car reviews, most manufacturers end up putting people or outlets on a sort of “blanket approval” system, in which you establish yourself as trusted and ... Re… Read More
2023-07-05 17:55
Oh hey, it’s our first Infiniti review! I went into this one a little apprehensive, given I was using the 2023 Infiniti QX80 for a long towing journey to Virginia ... Read more Read More
2023-06-29 19:50
At the end of 2021, I took a two-day course from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, which earned me a motorcycle endorsement on my driver’s license. Based on that information, one ... R… Read More
2023-06-22 14:33
I brought Blooper, a 2004 Nissan 350Z, back home to North Dakota all the way from Virginia on a disastrous road trip. After maintenance and repairs, it was time to ... Read more Read More
2023-06-19 13:00
When the reborn Acura Integra was first unveiled last year there was lots of silly chatter online about how it was just a warmed-over Honda Civic Si, without a true ... Read more Read More
2023-06-16 14:53
In the “large body-on-frame luxury SUV” segment, there are relatively few competitors. It’s a niche, one that has only expanded so far in the past twenty years as potential… Read More
2023-05-31 16:16
The adage goes “you never get a second chance to make a first impression,” and while that’s generally accurate, I managed to get two first impressions of Lucid’s big… Read More
2023-05-18 12:52
I can’t take credit for the headline; that’s all Maren Morris. But ‘The Bones’ was on my mind as I spent more and more time with the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette ... Read… Read More
2023-05-16 13:33
Fifteen years ago on a cool Spring morning I woke up at 4 AM to embark on my first journey to the Tail of the Dragon. I was 13 years ... Read more Read More
2023-05-12 00:01
I was once told that sports cars statistically suffer from a third-year sales slump after initial excitement of their launch fades. It makes sense, given their lower-volume sales over someth… Read More
2023-05-09 13:52
“Okay, when your front wheels drop in, just keep toward the left side and floor it.” I was in the driver’s seat of a 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X, staring at ... Read more Read More
2023-04-24 15:55
Lexus’ debut in late 1989 rocked the luxury end of the automotive market. Here was a brand coming out swinging, attempting to build a better Mercedes-Benz S-Class and provide the ... R… Read More
2023-04-18 22:00
The GLE’s new plug-in hybrid powertrain is one of the best out there. Mercedes-Benz became the first luxury brand to launch a Land Rover Discovery competitor with the 1997 M-Class, … Read More
2023-04-13 13:25
The year is 1997; the world’s mourning the loss of Princess Diana, and celebrating the conviction of Timothy McVeigh. The Notorious B.I.G. is on the radio, and you’re sitting dow… Read More
2023-04-12 13:46
It’s a great time to be a driving enthusiast. Yes, average sales prices are up and yes, there is a push for driver assistance and yes, electrification is coming. But ... Read more Read More
2023-03-23 02:07
My parents have been casually car shopping, looking to replace their 2011 Subaru Outback. The Outback is an interesting vehicle, in that it feels more like a go-anywhere wagon with a slight… Read More
2023-03-17 14:24
Vehicles like the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler are iconic nameplates that uphold decades long reputations in the off-road community. So as an American it’s easy to forget how deep the… Read More
2023-03-15 14:01
Adopting a drift car into the family can be a difficult process. They’re often turned loose on the market in less-than-ideal condition with questionable histories and poor maintenance… Read More
2023-03-13 13:39
Recently I signed myself, my 60 year old parents, and my brother up for the BMW Performance Driving School at their 137 acre test track near Spartanburg, South Carolina. I wanted to get more… Read More
2023-03-09 16:08
Keen eyes will notice that we’ve never reviewed a Toyota Tacoma on this cute little website. It’s not for lack of trying; I had one scheduled in 2021 that had to be cancelled bec… Read More
2023-03-01 01:14
Manufacturers will tell you otherwise, but it’s rare to drive a new car that feels really groundbreaking. In most cases, the vehicle does what it says on the label and is some mix of c… Read More
2023-02-20 16:40
Midsize trucks are the perfect size for a lot of folks, but they’ve been left to sorta… wither on the vine for a while. Manufacturers have focused on the popular (and profitable… Read More
2023-02-10 18:48
It’s nice to finally see some electric cars that are shaped more like, well, cars. I don’t blame manufacturers for focusing on what sells – crossovers – to pump up th… Read More
2023-02-01 15:04
Last year’s 2022 Grand Wagoneer was one of my first reviews of the calendar year, and it left me feeling conflicted. Controversial styling aside, I liked elements of the all-new SUV bu… Read More
2023-01-25 14:13
I first drove the 2023 Kia Sportage at Kia’s media event in the spring of 2022. Kia had brought two variants of the all-new Sportage for media to sample – the Sportage X-Pro… Read More
2023-01-23 20:13
Oh, auto shows. What used to be a traveling tour of nearly every make and model on sale seems to be dwindling, with many brands opting out of some or all shows. The common refrain is that &l&hell…Read More
2023-01-15 22:19
As electric cars (and trucks, and SUVs, and vans) grow in popularity, it’s important to remember that the point of every EV is not to be “efficient” over all else. An ineff… Read More
2023-01-06 16:38
I’ve been very proud of my mostly-flawless driving record. Since obtaining my drivers’ license in 2006, I’ve managed to only earn a few minor speeding tickets over the year… Read More
2022-12-29 18:01
Picture it, Virginia, 2022. It was a dark December night, and I was rushing to the dealership after leaving a company Christmas party. This was the night that I would pick up my 2023 T… Read More
2022-12-20 14:05
Electric pickup trucks are not ready for long-distance towing. I say that after spending a week with a 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning and finding it an effortless, wildly good tow vehicle. Confus… Read More
2022-12-19 14:46
I loved the Hyundai Veloster N. It was a funky, weird three-door hatchback with a killer drivetrain and honest performance at a reasonable price. On the surface, it seemed like the answer to… Read More
2022-11-28 13:12
“What even IS that? I love it!” Charging an electric car, even at high speeds, means you have the opportunity to meet other EV drivers and occasionally have some brief conversati… Read More
2022-11-17 16:59
Heritage is an interesting concept in the automotive world. Some brands cling to it, specific models over the years have embraced it – well or to a fault – and other makes a… Read More
2022-11-15 14:00
If the old Honda Civic Type R had a fault, it’s that it was perhaps too outwardly a hooligan. All pumped up and aggro, the Type R looked like an anime character being cast into battle… Read More
2022-11-08 17:45
There are certain cars in this business that come close to being perfect. This one is the perfect family crossover, that one is the perfect sport sedan. You know the type. And then there are… Read More
2022-10-31 04:01
The Kia Telluride has been a hit since it first debuted in late 2019 – popular to the point where people are still (sort of) willingly paying dealer markups three years later. Much lik… Read More
2022-10-18 01:44
I’m staring at a rapidly-approaching weekend for the final road rally of our year and realizing that I haven’t yet written about the car I drove at the last road rally in Septemb… Read More
2022-10-12 22:33
Everyone’s got opinions on the 2022 Acura Integra, and if you consult the internet at large, they’ll tell you that despite it being a fine car it’s somehow awful and a disg… Read More
2022-10-03 15:00
IYKYK. Motorsports and driving enthusiasts can hear “Z06” on its own and know immediately that whoever said it is referring to the most track-oriented variant of Corvette sold by… Read More
2022-09-26 12:49
Last fall, Polestar sent me a fully-loaded example of their electric sedan, the Polestar 2. Equipped with the Pilot, Plus, and Performance packages, I generally enjoyed the car but found the… Read More
2022-09-24 21:30
Last year, I called the Mazda CX-9 the “Miata of three-row crossovers,” in that it didn’t really have drive modes or fancy shocks or anything for the driver to fuss with. I… Read More
2022-09-19 15:16
Car enthusiasts are the way they are for a variety of reasons. I’m big on the driving experience and the visceral sensations you get behind the wheel of something that is just so damn… Read More
2022-09-08 13:57
The ‘ND2’ Mazda Miata has always been considered a brilliant evolution of Mazda’s iconic roadster. It’s nimble, tossable, powerful enough, a little soft, and a ton of… Read More
2022-08-30 13:34
My partner and I were gearing up for an end-of-summer road trip. Our plan was to start at home in New York and work our way south to the Great Smoky Mountains. We’d spend a few days in… Read More
2022-08-23 19:39
Let’s get the inevitable comparison out of the way. The 2022 Audi S3 is very much related to the ‘Mk8’ 2022 Volkswagen Golf R that I drove only weeks apart. They share the… Read More
2022-08-15 17:22
Volkswagen’s outgoing ‘Mark 7′ GTI, and Golf R were, to me and to many others, near perfection. Over decades, VW refined and refined the hot (and hotter) hatchbacks to wher… Read More
2022-08-04 18:56
I was a rising senior in college when the current generation of Toyota 4Runner first launched. A few years later, I had graduated and was working at my first “big boy” job, for a… Read More
2022-08-01 15:43
Pittsburgh International Race Complex, better known as Pitt Race, is a heckin’ fun racetrack located about 45 minutes west of Pittsburgh proper, in the mountains of Pennsylvania. I&rsq&hell…Read More
2022-07-29 19:53
This article’s been a long time coming, and I finally have a few minutes to pull it together. Following the success of last year’s Rainbow Road Trackcross, we booked Summit Point… Read More
2022-07-27 13:38
When you’re a little kid it’s easy to lay claim to things as yours without really owning them. Calling dibs and whatnot. Saying that you have something when in reality it’s… Read More
2022-07-19 19:38
In the time I’ve been reviewing new cars, there have been ostensibly cooler, faster, more expensive, and more interesting cars pass through my hands than yet another midsize sport-util… Read More
2022-07-07 12:34
I’ll start this off with a spicy take – I didn’t particularly like the outgoing Honda Civic. I took a 2020 Civic Si to Summit Point and hooned a Civic Type-R on New Je… Read More
2022-06-22 17:19
In 2004, Mercedes-Benz introduced the CLS-Class. It was, in effect, a swoopier and ‘sportier’ variant of their midsize E-Class sedan, with more rakish looks and a bit less practi… Read More
2022-06-14 13:26
It’s time to discuss Subaru’s latest sport sedan, and I can hear the screeching about plastic body cladding already. Let’s put that aside for the next thousand words becaus… Read More
2022-06-07 12:44
The first week-long loan extended to me by an automaker was a 2019 Toyota Tundra. This little website was taking off, and Toyota believed in what we were doing enough to offer up a loan for… Read More
2022-05-31 16:44
Being able to sample handfuls of new cars is fun on its own, but the real joy in this now-weekly exercise is, for me, being able to share them with others. Some cars are more special than ot… Read More
2022-05-26 20:25
I had a few friends in high school with 2001-or-so Ford Mustangs. Some had the V6, others were Mustang GTs with Ford’s 4.6 liter V8. The Mustang GTs were faster – with 37 pe… Read More
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