David Traver Adolphus
Commerce Editor After completing a degree project in automotive design, Dave wrote and photographed for almost a decade in print car magazines (remember those?), before transitioning to digital. He now subjects a series of old high-performance cars to the roads and weather in Vermont and wonders why they're always expensively broken. Please stop when you see him crawling under one on the side of the road.David's Recent Reviews
Big Juice: Testing the EcoFlow Delta Pro Power Station
We literally field-tested EcoFlow’s big 3.6kWh EcoFlow Pro portable power station, which is packed with features and capabilities in a big package at a big price.
AutoGuide Tests: Michelin X-Ice Snow Tires
How do the new Michelin X-Ice Snows compare to competition from Bridgestone, Nokian, and others? We’re running them through a New England winter to find out.
The Best Ice Scraper and Snow Brush for Winter
Anyone who has winter weather to deal with knows the struggle of clearing snow and ice off their car.
The Best Car Phone Mount: We Test Phone Holders
Picking the best phone holder for your car can be overwhelming, but here are a few of our favorites to help you choose the right one for you.
The AutoGuide Guide to Gifts for Car Lovers
These are the best tools, equipment, and accessories we’ve used this year, and they’d make a gift for any car lover and any budget.
The Best Heated Seat Covers Keep You Toasty
Live in an area that often experiences cold temperatures? Add some comfort and warmth to your daily commute with one of these best heated seat covers.
The Best Black Friday Automotive Deals
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for a gift idea this holiday season, you won’t want to miss out on these Black Friday deals.
How To Protect Yourself From the Amazon Fake Seller Scam
We unearthed a new Amazon scam, where too-good-to-be-true listings take your money and run.
Our Absolute Favorite Tools from SEMA 2022
We logged over 50 miles at SEMA 2022 looking for great automotive tools, parts, and accessories. These are some of what we think are the best.
The Best Portable Car Jump Starters
We tested a literal pile of battery jump starters over four seasons and came out with both some favorites, and some features that really make a difference.
AutoGuide Tests: Jackery Explorer 1500 Portable Power Station
We spent far longer than the company wanted us to, giving the Jackery Explorer a four-season workout and using it in real-life situations.
The Best Air Compressor For Your Home Garage
Cordless tools can do a lot of work that you once needed air tools for, but there will always be times you need to use an air compressor.
David's Recent News Posts
US Legalizes Adaptive Headlights That Won’t Blind Other Drivers
On February 1, 2022, the Deputy Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Steven S. Cliff, signed Regulation Identifier Number 2127-AL83. That’s a lot of bureaucracy for something that’s going to change the way we drive at night forever, because RIN 2127-AL83 makes adaptive headlights legal. The 327 page document, which was published on February 15, is…
Harbor Freight Recall Affects a Half Million Pittsburgh Garage Stools
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that retailer Harbor Freight is recalling approximately 478,800 garage stools. The collar under the seat which attaches it to the pillar can break, which can send you, and your head, backwards into the floor. According to the CPSC, The swivel seats are red with a 15 to 20-inch pneumatic…