Benjamin Hunting

Benjamin Hunting writes about cars and car culture for InsideHook. As such, he spends his time test driving and reviewing the most interesting vehicles hitting the market, researching the new trends and classic cars drivers should know, and unearthing curious stories throughout automotive history.

He's also a freelance writer and a regular contributor at MotorTrend, Car and Driver, Driving Line and Hagerty, as well as one of the hosts of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast. He's been a rave promoter and record label owner, and spent his childhood hacking his own video games on a Commodore VIC-20. When he's not vintage racing, cursing at his vintage race car, or finding new and exciting ways to shoot himself in the foot financially with vehicles that are older than he is, he's creating comic books (Code 45) and cleaning a Sisyphean stack of vinyl records.

All Articles From Benjamin Hunting
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G550 SUV in dark green

The G-Class Is a Blocky Status Symbol That Stands the Test of Time

The new and ever-improved Mercedes-Benz G550 is the anti-Cybertruck in its staying power

2025 Volvo EX30, a small electric SUV, driving in the snow

The Buggiest New Car I’ve Ever Driven

Instead of putting up a fight against the spiraling Tesla Model 3 and Y, the Volvo EX30 drops the ball

A 2025 BMW M5 in green driving down the road

Should a Sports Sedan Weigh More Than an F-150?

In our test of the first hybrid BMW M5, one question was top of mind: What is lost and what is gained in the era of big batteries?

A 1988 Chevy K5 Blazer Silverado sitting on the curb in Los Angeles, California. Want to buy one of these classic SUVs? We asked Kyle Cheromcha what it's like owning one.

What I Wish I Knew Before I Bought a Chevy K5 Blazer

Kyle Cheromcha, editor-in-chief of The Drive, schools us on the ins and outs of his classic SUV

The Chevrolet Blazer EV, a competent, reasonably affordable and attractive electric SUV. So why did Chevy have to complicate it?

Drivers Are Just Trying to Get Used to EVs. Why Complicate It?

Electric cars are increasingly different just to be different. Case in point: the Chevrolet Blazer EV.

2024 Toyota Tacoma Limited i-Force Max, the luxury hybrid version of the new midsize pickup truck

It’s Luxury. It’s Hybrid. But Is It the Best Tacoma?

Toyota gave America's favorite midsize truck a bold redesign and hybrid drivetrains, so we tested a top-tier model to see if the magic's still there

A 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer sitting in front of a red brick wall

What I Wish I Knew Before I Bought a Classic Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Thinking about buying the original over the new model? Read this first.

My 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia camper van. Here's what you need to know before buying one yourself.

What I Wish I Knew Before I Bought a Volkswagen Vanagon

It’s not all #vanlife dreams and road trips with this classic camper van, but it’s fun for the right driver

Classic Pontiac Firebird

8 Simple Rules for Buying Your Dream Car

Avoid these mistakes — some of which I’ve made — and you’ll drive away happy

The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958, the entry-level model of the new SUV, which we tested and reviewed at InsideHook

Toyota's Iconic Land Cruiser Is Reborn as a Bronco Fighter

After falling by the wayside in the U.S., the off-roader is back with a new mission: go head-to-head with Ford and Jeep 4x4s

The Cadillac Lyriq SUV, the brand's first electric vehicles. We test drove the EV and have a full review at InsideHook.

Cadillac Lyriq Is the Full Luxury EV Package, With an Asterisk

After a fizzled launch, we got behind the wheel of Cadillac’s first electric vehicle now that it’s truly ready for its debut

The 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon X driving on a rocky hill

The Improbable King of Plug-In Hybrids

Why are Americans smitten with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe? We got behind the wheel to find out.

A Ford Maverick Hybrid driving down a parking garage ramp. We dig into why this pickup truck is being ignored by most Americans, despite it being near-perfect.

Americans Are Obsessed With the Wrong Trucks

For decades, pickup buyers have believed bigger is better. The Ford Maverick Hybrid proves the opposite.

Christie's Car Specialist Rupert Banner polishes the bonnet of rock star Elton John's 1965 Jaguar E Type 4.2 Roadster at Stoke Park Club in Buckinghamshire

Classic Car Investment Funds: Do These Portfolios Pay Off?

Instead of buying a Jaguar E-type, you can now buy shares in one. Is this a smart place to park your money?

The 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, which we tested and reviewed

Three-Row EV9 Sets the Borders of Kia's Electric Empire

The E-GMP platform continues to impress in the top-tier GT-Line, but there's a price to pay for being the heaviest Kia ever

The fourth-generation Ford Mustang when the company was still considering a front-wheel-drive car made in partnership with Mazda. It would go on to become the Ford Probe.

When the Mustang Almost Became a Mazda

In the 1980s, Ford secretly planned a major rehaul of the muscle-car icon. Then word got out.