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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The 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 has a number of aerodynamic design features

Porsche Makes Amends with the 2018 911 GT3

The previous version was a travesty without a manual transmission option. But the German automaker offers a generous apology with the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3.

The previous version was a travesty without a manual transmission option. But the German automaker offers a generous apology with the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3.

The J-12 is a concept Jeep truck

Will the Jeep Wrangler Pickup Ever Happen?

We don't know much about the new Jeep truck. The only thing we do know about the anticipated pickup is that FCA keeps postponing its release.

We don't know much about the new Jeep truck. The only thing we do know about the anticipated pickup is that FCA keeps postponing its release.

The Audi R8 is available through Audi's car rental services

Plot Twist: Automakers Are Renting Cars Directly

There are an abundance of car rental services out there. Now automakers are getting in on the action directly and it could shake things up.

There are an abundance of car rental services out there. Now automakers are getting in on the action directly and it could shake things up.

Autonomous cars like this may allow the "driver" to read while in transit

Autonomous Car Levels Can Be Misleading

Autonomous car levels go from 0 to 5. Level 5 means your car can handle congested traffic or a snow storm, and nobody is close to reaching it yet.

Autonomous car levels go from 0 to 5. Level 5 means your car can handle congested traffic or a snow storm, and nobody is close to reaching it yet.