Dave McQuilling
Dave has spent pretty much his entire career as a journalist; this has included jobs at newspapers, TV stations, on the radio, in magazines, and online. For the last few years, he’s been focusing on automotive, technology, and food. Outside of The Manual, you can currently read his work on SlashGear, Tasting Table, and ReviewGeek.
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I drove the 2025 Lincoln Aviator: Here’s what long-distance luxury feels like
We tested out the 2025 Lincoln Aviator on a long-distance trip
Pirelli’s Hot Laps are a three-minute taste of an F1 track
Pirelli hot laps are hard to get on, but if you do, the experience will arguably the highlight of your F1 weekend
What does a Paddock Club ticket to an F1 race get you? An inside look
I spent a couple of days in the Paddock Club during the US Grand Prix and got to grips with the food, drinks, and crazy perks
The 2024 Lincoln Corsair: Full-sized luxury in a neat little package
In a market dominated by mid-sized and full-sized SUV, luxury crossovers like the 2024 Lincoln Corsair deserve a bit more love.
United Global Services: A complete guide to the invite-only tier
We all know about the published statuses on United's MileagePlus loyalty scheme. But what happens when you go beyond 1K?
A revived Scout Motors unveils its first two vehicles
Volkswagen-owned Scout Motors has returned with an EV SUV and electric pickup truck
The 8 most interesting cars at The Bridge 2024
The Bridge returns for the eighth time, and this is what stood out amongst the Porsches, Ferraris, Bugattis, and Lamborghinis.
Rolls-Royce opens its first US-based Private Office (here’s what it’s like)
Rolls Royce has opened a private office for those who need Goodwood level service, stateside
We drove Polaris’ 2025 RZR Pro lineup — here’s what we thought
Polaris' 2025 RZR Pro lineup looks great on paper, but how does it perform on sand?
Vegas to Reno: Following America’s longest offroad race
At 550 miles long, Las Vegas to Reno is one of the world's most grueling offroad races
5 of the best BMW models of all time
It's hard to pick the five best bmw models of all time, but we've done our best here
The 2025 Nissan Armada is a luxury SUV you can still offroad with
The 2025 Nissan Armada joins a crowded premium SUV segment. So what can it do to stand out?
These are the best Michelin tires for the track
We take a look at what tires suit your vehicle type, racing style, and individual needs.
The Bridge: An inside look at one of the world’s most exclusive car shows
Paying homage to The Bridge's racing heritage, the annual car show is a way to connect with the past and new friends -- if you can get in.
I drove the Maserati MC20 Cielo and it was a head turner
Maserati's MC20 Cielo is a premium super sports car from the legendary Italian manufacturer
Would you take the Aston Martin Vantage supercar camping? These guys did
YouTubers The Satin Crew took a rare Aston Martin Vantage on an off-road camping trip.
Tag Heuer, Oracle Red Bull Racing’s newest collab is one for the fans
The The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 45MM x Oracle Red Bull Racing Edition helps fans keep track of the team
Celebrate 50 years of the Porsche 911 Turbo with these limited edition watches
The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – 50 Years 911 Turbo Edition is a combination of two 1970s icons
The 2025 Ford Explorer: A mild offroader with some sporty options
The 2025 Explorer has had a facelift, a tech boost, and comes with a couple of powertrain choices. But how does it drive?
FoundersCard: Is it worth it? I tried it — here’s what I think
FoundersCard offers two levels of subscription, regular and All Access Elite. But is either worth the outlay?
The 2025 Ford Maverick gets a long awaited option
The 2025 Ford Maverick's 2.5 liter hybrid powertrain now packs an AWD option for those who want it
Will this Apple tech replace your car mirrors with cameras?
Apple is planning to make cars safer by switching out wing mirrors for cameras.
I drove the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label — it has some truly unique tech
Digital smells, level 2 self driving, and a full dash display are just a few things you can expect from the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label.
The 2024 GMC Acadia blurs the line between premium and luxury
The 2024 GMC Acadia offers luxury touches, a revamped infotainment system, self driving, and mild off-roading capabilities for a very attractive price point.
The Ford Mustang GT vs. the Ford Mustang Dark Horse: How do they compare?
You may be wondering what the difference is between a Mustang Dark Horse and the vehicle's GT trim. We'll explain it all.
NASCAR All Stars: How does it stack up to F1?
A lot of focus is on F1 these days, but there are other options around. NASCAR, a type of stock car racing, is one of them.
McLaren SUV: What we know so far
McLaren is likely making a hybrid SUV that can compete with the likes of the Ferrari Purosangue.
We tried GM’s Super Cruise handsfree driving tech – here’s what we think
GM's Super Cruise is a level 2 system that can overtake on its own, drive on single lane roads, and take the hassle out of a long trip.
We tried out Hennessey’s 850 horsepower Mustang, and we have thoughts
Hennessey's H850 Mustang Dark Horse is an 850 horsepower, supercharged, version of Ford's Flagship muscle car
These are our favorite high-tech car features
It may not be a built-in picknick table, but features like keyless entry and self driving are still pretty high tech
No, the Purosangue isn’t (technically) Ferrari’s first four-door four-seater
The Ferrari Purosangue is billed as the company's first four-door, four-seater, but they're forgetting the sedan.
The 2025 Lincoln Aviator: A ‘touchless’ SUV with some luxury touches
The 2025 Lincoln Aviator includes cutting edge driver aids like BlueCruise, alongside a revamped infotainment system and several new stylistic choices
All Porsche models explained: Your complete buying guide
From the 356 to the Taycan, here's a comprehensive list of Porsche models
The Maserati Grecale Trofeo vs The Grecale Folgore: What’s the difference?
There are a lot of similarities, and a few key differences, between the Maserati Grecale's top trims.
Apple promises software updates, AI enhancements, and a fitness focus at WWDC 2024
Apple has unveiled a host of new AI features, with many springing from its partnership with OpenAI.
This is what to expect when you buy a Rolls Royce
Buying a highly bespoke luxury vehicle like a Rolls Royce may seem intimidating, but it's actually tremendously relaxing.
Driving the Rolls Royce Black Badge Ghost: It packs a V12, but sounds like an EV
After a few brief encounters with the Rolls Royce Black Badge Ghost, and the Silver Badge variant, we give our opinion.
We tried Ford’s BlueCruise self-driving system — here’s what we think
Ford BlueCruise is the company's Level 2 self-driving system. It allows you to go hands free at up to 80 mph.
Hennessey CEO explains what’s coming after the Venom F5
The Venom F5 is very much the car of the moment, but John Hennessey is already planning its successor.
Win a ride in a Hennessey Venom F5
The winner of a charity auction will get a trip to Houston and a ride in the 1,817 horsepower Hennessey Venom f5
Redbreast adds an Ozarks twist to pot still whiskey with this limited edition bottle
Redbreast has added an American twist to its traditional tipple with its limited edition "Missouri Oak" whiskey.
Dunes, donuts, and dipping out at 102: We took the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R off-road
We put the 2024 Raptor R through its paces on a Baja course, lake bed, and rock crawl before bouncing it around in the dunes.
We tried out Ford’s new offroading tech in the F-150 Tremor, and we have thoughts
We tried out the Ford F150 Tremor's latest offroading tech including trail turn assist and an offroad one-pedal mode
Can Hennessey’s upgraded H850 Mustang Dark Horse take on the GTD? CEO weighs in
Hennessey Performance founder and CEO, John Hennessey, tells us how his performance boosted Dark Horse compares to Ford's Mustang GTD.
Hennessey CEO tells us why they’re sticking with ICE vehicles
Despite seemingly everyone else going electric or hybrid, hypercar manufacturer Hennessey is sticking with the V8
Watches in this Jack Daniel’s collection feature the brand’s wooden barrels
Fans of Jack Daniel's can celebrate the brand's heritage and history with a limited edition timepiece
The Spectre: Hands on with Rolls Royce’s art deco masterpiece
We spend some time with the Rolls Royce Spectre to see what the ultra-luxury EV coupe is really like.
The Mercedes Baby G-Class crossover: Everything we know so far
Mercedes has announced it will be producing an all electric, smaller, cheaper, G class in 2026.