There is a quiet confession that most automotive journalists rarely make. Those of us who grew up loving cars—real cars, machines with exhaust notes...
Behind the Wheel, Too
The Royal Texan aims to cover all aspects of the automotive and transportation industries with integrity, firsthand experience and insight, as well as transparency. You will find that Switch incorporates the best and the worst about the vehicle he is writing about along with a touch of humor to keep you on your toes. The advice offered for automobile ownership and maintenance is honest and based on his experiences as a lifelong gear head and from working in the industries. If it moves you and has wheels you are bound to find it covered here.
A Confident Step Into the Near-Luxury Conversation Less than six months ago, I spent time with the first model year of the newly redesigned...
Nissan hasn’t reinvented the Frontier for 2026 (that came with the mid-cycle refresh in 2025). That restraint is, in its own way, a statement. ...
The Right Size for the Right Life There’s a particular kind of vehicle that doesn’t announce itself. It doesn’t need to. It simply shows...
Polymetal Gray Metallic has a way of catching light that feels intentional. It’s not a loud color. It shifts subtly depending on the hour,...
There are cars you fall for. And there are cars that simply show up on time, do exactly what they promised, and ask nothing...
There’s a certain discipline to buying a family vehicle when you intend to keep it for a decade or more. The picky buyer, the...
Auto shows are built around what’s new: fresh designs, new technology, the next big idea waiting just around the corner. But every great car...
At Kia, we’re proud to welcome you to the 2026 Houston Auto Show—and even prouder to share what’s next. Each year, we challenge ourselves...
For this year’s Houston Auto Show, Ford arrives with the assurance of a brand that knows exactly what its customers expect: capability, heritage, and...