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 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

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

Genesis GV60 Completes an Irresistible EV Triumvirate

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

Modern Classic or Maintenance Nightmare?

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

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

5 Questions to Consider Before Cars Become Subscription Hell

Automakers are beginning to charge recurring fees for access to features such as automated parking, additional horsepower, even heated seats

Once Upon a Time, The Holy Grail Was a V16 SUV

In the recent past, automakers considered bulking up Escalades, Range Rovers and Yukons with enormous V12 and V16 engines. None succeeded.

Review: Land Rover Built a Family SUV With Real Off-Road Chops

The largest, longest and most expensive Defender also takes aim at the Ford Bronco

Review: Among the Luxury Crowd, BMW's M850i Is the Anti-SUV

Too big to be sporty, too small to be a sport-utility, the 8 Series carves its own path

Everything You've Wanted to Know About Installing an EV Charger

Is it expensive? Safe? Convenient? Here's what I learned after hooking one up at home.

The 10 Cars, Trucks and SUVs We’re Most Excited to Drive in 2023

Batteries are the order of the day as EVs mainstream their way into our garages and driveways

The 6 Best Bells and Whistles We Found on Cars This Year

Sometimes the most useful features aren’t the flashiest

Behind the Definitive Account of an F1 Scandal, "Racing With Rich Energy"

Authors Alanis King and Elizabeth Blackstock talk about going behind the curtain to document F1's sketchiest sponsor and its impact on the sport

The 10 Best Cars, Trucks and SUVs I Drove in 2022

Including five electric vehicles, a droolworthy sedan and the best pure sports car you can buy

Review: The GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate Is a Triumphant Do-Over

In a hot luxury pickup market, GMC proves it can still hang with Ford and Ram

Review: The Mercedes-Benz EQS Is a Major Electric Gamble

The Silver Star's least interesting design is also its most important