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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Two Telsa Motors Evs

Tesla Motors: Still A Media Darling?

Thanks to an almost perfect storm-type scenario, things are about to change for Tesla Motors in a big way. The company faces some rather harsh realities.

Thanks to an almost perfect storm-type scenario, things are about to change for Tesla Motors in a big way. The company faces some rather harsh realities.

A VW Beetle struggles to maintain its lead during the Global Rallycross

Global Rallycross Attacked By Volkswagen

Jumping in with both feet in an attempt to connect with younger Americans, Volkswagen has taken the Global Rallycross Championship (GRC) by storm.

Jumping in with both feet in an attempt to connect with younger Americans, Volkswagen has taken the Global Rallycross Championship (GRC) by storm.

It's sportier, but the Rallycross Volkswagen Beetle keeps the iconic form.

Volkswagen Beetle Becomes A GRC Warrior

By combining the Volkswagen Beetle, engineering know-how and a pile of cash, VW has been striking fear in the hearts of other Global Rally Cross teams.

By combining the Volkswagen Beetle, engineering know-how and a pile of cash, VW has been striking fear in the hearts of other Global Rally Cross teams.

A car crash shows the need for reliable automotive safety innovation

The Irony of Automotive Safety

Everyone is interested in automotive safety, but some safety measures can create unintended consequences with dangerous side effects.

Everyone is interested in automotive safety, but some safety measures can create unintended consequences with dangerous side effects.

A complex array of entrance ramps show the need for drivers to know how to merge properly

Merge Into Traffic Like A Pro

Most people just don't know how to merge. Learning to merge properly helps everyone to get where they're going faster and safer.

Most people just don't know how to merge. Learning to merge properly helps everyone to get where they're going faster and safer.