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 regulator contributor at Motor Trend, 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
two racecars parked next to each other

What I’ve Learned From Racing With My Father

Fast laps won't turn back the clock

2023 Lexus RX 350h Hybrid, a new version of the best-selling vehicle from Lexus, which we tested and reviewed

Lexus Resets Its Most Popular SUV

It’s status quo redux for the 2023 Lexus RX 350h, which might make it the best option for you

Vehicle-to-vehicle charging, as seen in a Ford F-150 Lightning charging a Smart Fortwo Electric Drive

Testing the F-150 Lightning's Superpower: Charging Other EVs

How realistic is a vehicle-to-vehicle charge? Our writer plugged in to find out.

The monstrous Hellcat V8 getting ready for action at the Brampton Assembly Plant in 2016.

Inside the Birth of the Dodge Hellcat V8, On the Eve of Its Death

It was the first production engine to crack 700 horsepower, and it led to the most fearsome muscle cars ever unleashed on the American public

An aerial shot of electric cars charging in EV-only parking spaces. We discuss the term "bricked" as it relates to EVs.

The Fear of Getting "Bricked"

Let's demystify the scary, viral terminology surrounding EV failure

2023 Genesis Electrified G80 driving down a wooden bridge. We tested and reviewed the new EV sedan.

Genesis Takes on BMW and Tesla With the Electrified G80

The sedan converts gas to battery, and EV skeptics to buyers

A BMW i7 in a late-spring ice storm. We tested the electric vehicle to see if it could handle the worst weather conditions.

Surviving an Ice Storm Blackout in the BMW i7 EV

No power turned out to be no problem for the brand's flagship electric vehicle

A screen on a car dashboard showing warning icons and a dollar sign. We discuss the problem with modern advanced car-safety systems.

The Hidden Costs of Advanced Car-Safety Systems

Repairs once considered minor have turned into expensive headaches with potentially dangerous outcomes

We review the 2023 Genesis G90 sedan

Does the Genesis G90 Matter in a World Gone SUV Mad?

The sumptuous executive sedan practices a dying art with supernatural skill

A white 2023 Subaru WRX. We tested and reviewed the high performance sedan.

Interested in a Subaru WRX? Stick With the Stick Shift.

A test of the 2023 performance car finds the self-shifting gearbox saps much of the life from this otherwise fun rally-fighter

Three of the luxury buses that operate between cities in the U.S., including Vonlane, Napaway and The Jet

Regional Air Travel Sucks. Why Aren’t There More Luxury Buses?

There are nearly 50,000 miles of American interstate being ignored by mass transit, though some companies are trying to change that

The profile of the 2023 Hyundai Palisade SUV, which we test drove and reviewed

The Hyundai Palisade Is (Still) the Definition of Affordable Luxury

Competition is stiffer today, but a test drive of this updated three-row SUV finds that it holds its ground

The Toyota Mirai, hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, next to its hydrogen port. We tested and reviewed the 2023 model.

Toyota Mirai Proves Hydrogen Will Always Be the Future

A real-world test of the 2023 sedan reveals holes in the claim that fuel cells trump batteries

The 2023 Genesis GV60, the first electric vehicle from the brand. We reviewed the SUV.

Genesis GV60 Completes an Irresistible EV Triumvirate

As an electric crossover, it’s endlessly compelling. It’s also engaged in sibling rivalry.

A Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4, a Japanese supercar from the 1990s. Is it worth buying today?

Modern Classic or Maintenance Nightmare?

Mitsubishi's 3000GT VR4 is a bubble-era masterpiece almost no one is collecting

A 70-series Toyota Land Cruiser that's been turned into a bulletproof vehicle by The Armored Group

So You Want to Buy an Armored Car?

Americans of all stripes, from wealthy executives to blue-collar preppers, are increasingly interested in these tactical vehicles, so we got the lowdown from a leading manufacturer