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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A Ford Fiesta ST

Ford Will Pull the Fiesta Out of the U.S.

The fun, feisty, fuel-efficient Ford Fiesta will no longer be available in the United States as customers increasingly prefer larger SUVs and crossovers.

The fun, feisty, fuel-efficient Ford Fiesta will no longer be available in the United States as customers increasingly prefer larger SUVs and crossovers.

The Jaguar XJR575

Jaguar Gets Aggressive With XJR575

With a superchaged 5.0-liter V8, the Jaguar XJR575 can bolt to 186 mph. While that's not the fastest out there, it's smoking for a luxury sedan.

With a superchaged 5.0-liter V8, the Jaguar XJR575 can bolt to 186 mph. While that's not the fastest out there, it's smoking for a luxury sedan.

A new Washington distracted driving law prohibits the use of cell phones while driving

Washington State Implements Hardcore Distracted Driving Law

A new Washington distracted driving law is one of the strictest in the country. Using an electronic device is a primary offense and it will cost you.

A new Washington distracted driving law is one of the strictest in the country. Using an electronic device is a primary offense and it will cost you.

The Porsche Macan led Porsche sales during the first half of 2017

Porsche Posts Strong First Half for 2017

While global car sales are on a downward trend, Porsche sales are doing great. The company posted its best first-half of the year performance ever.

While global car sales are on a downward trend, Porsche sales are doing great. The company posted its best first-half of the year performance ever.

The Ridgeline boosts Honda truck sales

Honda Just Stormed the Midsize Truck Market

After a Ridgeline reboot, Honda truck sales are heating up in the midsize truck segment. In less than a year, it has carved out 10 percent of sales.

After a Ridgeline reboot, Honda truck sales are heating up in the midsize truck segment. In less than a year, it has carved out 10 percent of sales.