Patrick Rall
Contributor Patrick Rall has been covering the automotive industry for over a decade, but was born into car culture. Having grown up in his father’s performance shop, he spent extensive time at the track, driving and wrenching on various types of vehicles.Patrick's Recent Reviews
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe First Drive Review: The One You Want
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the most awarded sport utility vehicle ever and a big part of the nameplate’s success is the brand’s willingness to adapt to an ever-changing market.
Best GMC Sierra Accessories
The GMC Sierra is the mechanical twin to the Chevrolet Silverado and over the past decade, the tech-heavy half-ton has routinely been one of the ten bestselling vehicles in North America. With trucks being the most popular vehicles in the United States and customization being so important to many truck owners, GMC offers worlds of…
Best Mazda CX-5 Accessories
The Mazda CX-5 comes with an impressive list of standard features for an affordable sport utility vehicle. In addition to the standard and optional features, the automaker offers a variety of Mazda CX-5 accessories that make it a better vehicle for each individual owner, but there are some things that you can’t get from the…
Best Jeep Cherokee Accessories
There are few names in the world of American sport utility vehicles which are more respected than that of the Jeep Cherokee. While the larger Grand Cherokee is the more popular model, the smaller Cherokee is a great option for someone who wants a midsized SUV that offers exceptional on- and off-road driving dynamics and…
Best Nissan Sentra Accessories
The Nissan Sentra has long served as one of the most popular and most affordable compact sedans sold in North America. That is great for drivers who want an inexpensive, roomy four-door to get their coworkers to the office or their kids to school. The downside to many lower priced compact sedans is that they…
Best Chevrolet Traverse Accessories
Get more out of your Traverse with the right accessories
Best Subaru Forester Accessories
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Best Chevy Equinox Accessories
Improve your Equinox experience with the right accessories
Buick Encore vs Encore GX: Which Buick Compact SUV is Right for You?
Since being introduced for the 2013 model year, the Buick Encore has provided a premium feel for compact SUV buyers who don’t want to pay big money.
Chevrolet Trax vs Buick Encore: GM Compact SUVs Square Off
While compact SUVs have gotten smaller over the years, making room for new models slotted below the mid-sized SUVs, the segment has grown a great deal.
The Best Tool Kits Needed by Every At-Home Mechanic
Planning to work on your car at home? Check out our recommendations for the best tool kits that every in-home mechanic should have.
Best Neoprene Seat Covers for Your Car, Truck, or SUV
Protect the seats of your beloved ride by investing in neoprene seat covers. They extend the life of the seats and also keep them good as new.
Patrick's Recent News Posts
Why Factor 55’s Closed System Winching is Safer
If you are an experienced off-roader, you have likely used a winch more than a few times. If you have vast experience pulling yourself or others out of sticky situations, you have likely had a traditional winch hook slip and cause an even bigger problem. The little safety latch that holds a rope or cable…
Factor 55 is Your Go To for Closed System Winching
If you spend much of your free time off-roading with your truck or SUV, the odds are good that you are familiar with closed system winching products like the lineup offered by Factor 55. If you are not, you should be, as closed system winching is safer, preventing the cable or D-ring from shifting against…
Canton Coolant System Upgrades Dress Up Your Engine Bay
If you want to dress up the engine bay of your performance car while also adding serious durability and convenience, the upgraded aluminum cooling system tanks from Canton Racing Products are a great option. The welded aluminum construction looks far better than the plastic tanks that come from the factory and they are also far…
Jeep Wrangler Pickup Truck Could Be Called Gladiator, Not Scrambler
The truck will debut at the L.A. Auto Show later this month.
Is This Hellcat Santa Sleigh Amazing or Awful?
Santa is jacked and has tribal tattoos.
Mopar Showing 2 Modded Trucks at SEMA
One is lifted and the other is lowered.