If you’ve walked into the 2026 Houston Auto Show with a sense that the car world feels more exciting, more energetic, and more optimistic...
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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.
Chevrolet’s 2026 lineup arrives with a trio of vehicles that balance capability, practicality, and forward- thinking technology. From the stalwart Silverado to the versatile...
Introduction There’s a certain kind of pressure that comes with buying your first new car. You want something that looks good in the driveway,...
There’s a certain honesty to a full-size pickup that hasn’t been softened by trends or fashion cycles. The kind of truck that still feels...
A Mid-Size Pickup with Big Personality Some vehicles feel like they were built to satisfy a checklist, while others carry a certain spirit —...
A Return to Youth, With the Tools of a Grown-Up OverviewThe 2025 Toyota GR Corolla is more than a performance car, it’s a time...
There’s a certain kind of honesty in a truck like the 2025 Honda Ridgeline. Not the kind that shouts for attention at stoplights or...
Where Rugged Soul Meets Modern Purpose Some vehicles you drive. Others, you also bond with. The 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro is the latter....
There’s something to be said for an honest day’s work and the vehicle that gets you there without a fuss. The kind of machine...
At a time when SUVs are increasingly split between urban status symbols and rock-crawling showpieces, the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport walks its own line....