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 2023 Toyota BZ4X in white parked on a beach

Review: The 2023 Toyota BZ4X Fails to Engage

A lackluster first EV effort sees Toyota dragging its feet into the battery-powered future

The 2023 BMW M340i xDrive

Review: The 2023 BMW M340i xDrive Holds On to Dynasty

Less impressive inside, but just as exciting under the hood after its new refresh

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV speeds across a roadway

Review: The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Dares You To Look Away

Hyundai tempts SUV buyers with a sleek sedan that's like little else in the EV space

The 2023 GMC Canyon Denali pickup in black

Review: The 2023 GMC Canyon Denali Is the Luxury Truck That Offers Both Less and More

Simply put, it doesn't feel like the full premium package

A 2023 Toyota GR Corolla in "heavy metal" gray chrome paint speeds across a highway past a collection of tall trees

Review: The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Is a Blast From the Past

Old-school overtones underscore this rough-around-the-edges pocket rocket

A black 2023 Cadillac Escalade with a sunset behind it

Cadillac Super Cruise Gave Me 800 Miles of Hands-Free Towing

The company's new all-seeing, semi-autonomous system took stress off my trailer trip

A red-colored 2023 Acura Integra 6MT drives along a road with mountains in the distance

Review: The 2023 Acura Integra 6MT Dares You to Shift It Yourself

A throwback to the days when entry-level luxury didn't preclude driver engagement

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan: The First Celebrity Automotive Influencer?

How a partnership with Mitsubishi shaped three decades of moviemaking

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