Steven Symes

Steven Symes started turning a wrench long before he could legally drive, and is a self-described car nerd. He’s owned quite a few vehicles, including a Saab 9-3, Honda CR-X Si, Volvo V70 AWD, Mitsubishi Montero and many others. Steven currently has a Toyota Highlander that’s seen quite a bit of off-road action, but he’s on the hunt for a project off-roader that has a set of low gears, locking diffs, and plenty of potential.

Steven lives in the Mountain West and loves to go off-roading, as well as have other outdoor adventures. He still has a passion for street cars, especially Porsches and just about anything with a Small Block Chevy V8 under the hood.

If he could have any vehicle, Steven would go for two with a Toyota FJ80 and a Porsche 959. Also, Steven has modified quite a few cars, and has trouble leaving anything purely stock for long.

Steven’s not only fascinated with the machines, but also the culture and business of the automotive industry. He has a big interest in safety, plus his background in the tech industry means he’s quite critical of emerging vehicle technologies. Also, he loves studying how car enthusiasts of all stripes meet and interact at all kinds of events.

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Off-road vehicle recovery tips

Off-Road Vehicle Recovery Tips

Off-road vehicle recovery is a part of driving off-road, but many people don't know how to do an off-road recovery properly. Check out these tools and tips.

Off-road vehicle recovery is a part of driving off-road, but many people don't know how to do an off-road recovery properly. Check out these tools and tips.

A firefighter demonstrates the new Merecedes safety app

Mercedes Announces a Cool New App for First Responders

Mercedes-Benz has announced a new Rescue Assist App, Instead of just being another app that lets people lock their car doors this could actually save lives.

Mercedes-Benz has announced a new Rescue Assist App, Instead of just being another app that lets people lock their car doors this could actually save lives.

A truck bed that is the focus of chevrolet anti-aluminum ads

Chevrolet Anti-Aluminum Ads: Are They a Failure?

Chevrolet and Ford have a long, storied rivalry that's actually generated some nice products. Sometimes, though, the rivalry takes a turn for the weird.

Chevrolet and Ford have a long, storied rivalry that's actually generated some nice products. Sometimes, though, the rivalry takes a turn for the weird.

Rusty car screws and bolts show how difficult their removal can be

Taking on Rusty Car Screws and Bolts

Taking apart different components to clean and restore bolts which inevitably leads to the age-old struggle of man versus a rusty screw or bolt.

Taking apart different components to clean and restore bolts which inevitably leads to the age-old struggle of man versus a rusty screw or bolt.

An illustration shows the inner thinkings of a gearhead

Stupid Stereotypes About Gearheads

People love to assume all sorts of things about different groups. Gearheads certainly aren't exempt from the stupidity.

People love to assume all sorts of things about different groups. Gearheads certainly aren't exempt from the stupidity.

A tire explodes on a dyno, causing extensive damage to the rear of the car

Mustang’s Tire Explodes on a Dyno

There are a multitude of crazy things can happen on a dyno. Check out this video where a Mustang's driver's side rear tire explodes on a dyno.

There are a multitude of crazy things can happen on a dyno. Check out this video where a Mustang's driver's side rear tire explodes on a dyno.

A Tesla shows the how much attention the vehicle commands

Should You Buy a Tesla?

It's all the rage these days but should you really buy a Tesla? To some people, that's just a stupid question. Let's take a closer look.

It's all the rage these days but should you really buy a Tesla? To some people, that's just a stupid question. Let's take a closer look.

A blue BMW M2

The M2 Helps BMW Return to Form

If you're considering the BMW M2, you have to really ask yourself what you want in a car. But you better hurry before they're scooped up by everyone else.

If you're considering the BMW M2, you have to really ask yourself what you want in a car. But you better hurry before they're scooped up by everyone else.