Benjamin Hunting

Benjamin Hunting writes about cars and car culture for InsideHook. As such, he spends his time test driving and reviewing the most interesting vehicles hitting the market, researching the new trends and classic cars drivers should know, and unearthing curious stories throughout automotive history.

He's also a freelance writer and a regulator contributor at Motor Trend, Car and Driver, Driving Line and Hagerty, as well as one of the hosts of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast. He's been a rave promoter and record label owner, and spent his childhood hacking his own video games on a Commodore VIC-20. When he's not vintage racing, cursing at his vintage race car, or finding new and exciting ways to shoot himself in the foot financially with vehicles that are older than he is, he's creating comic books (Code 45) and cleaning a Sisyphean stack of vinyl records.

All Articles From Benjamin Hunting
2023 Genesis Electrified G80 driving down a wooden bridge. We tested and reviewed the new EV sedan.

Genesis Takes on BMW and Tesla With the Electrified G80

The sedan converts gas to battery, and EV skeptics to buyers

A BMW i7 in a late-spring ice storm. We tested the electric vehicle to see if it could handle the worst weather conditions.

Surviving an Ice Storm Blackout in the BMW i7 EV

No power turned out to be no problem for the brand's flagship electric vehicle

A screen on a car dashboard showing warning icons and a dollar sign. We discuss the problem with modern advanced car-safety systems.

The Hidden Costs of Advanced Car-Safety Systems

Repairs once considered minor have turned into expensive headaches with potentially dangerous outcomes

We review the 2023 Genesis G90 sedan

Does the Genesis G90 Matter in a World Gone SUV Mad?

The sumptuous executive sedan practices a dying art with supernatural skill

A white 2023 Subaru WRX. We tested and reviewed the high performance sedan.

Interested in a Subaru WRX? Stick With the Stick Shift.

A test of the 2023 performance car finds the self-shifting gearbox saps much of the life from this otherwise fun rally-fighter

Three of the luxury buses that operate between cities in the U.S., including Vonlane, Napaway and The Jet

Regional Air Travel Sucks. Why Aren’t There More Luxury Buses?

There are nearly 50,000 miles of American interstate being ignored by mass transit, though some companies are trying to change that

The profile of the 2023 Hyundai Palisade SUV, which we test drove and reviewed

The Hyundai Palisade Is (Still) the Definition of Affordable Luxury

Competition is stiffer today, but a test drive of this updated three-row SUV finds that it holds its ground

The Toyota Mirai, hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, next to its hydrogen port. We tested and reviewed the 2023 model.

Toyota Mirai Proves Hydrogen Will Always Be the Future

A real-world test of the 2023 sedan reveals holes in the claim that fuel cells trump batteries

The 2023 Genesis GV60, the first electric vehicle from the brand. We reviewed the SUV.

Genesis GV60 Completes an Irresistible EV Triumvirate

As an electric crossover, it’s endlessly compelling. It’s also engaged in sibling rivalry.

A Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4, a Japanese supercar from the 1990s. Is it worth buying today?

Modern Classic or Maintenance Nightmare?

Mitsubishi's 3000GT VR4 is a bubble-era masterpiece almost no one is collecting

A 70-series Toyota Land Cruiser that's been turned into a bulletproof vehicle by The Armored Group

So You Want to Buy an Armored Car?

Americans of all stripes, from wealthy executives to blue-collar preppers, are increasingly interested in these tactical vehicles, so we got the lowdown from a leading manufacturer

Hands holding a receipt for car feature subscriptions. Automakers are beginning to charge recurring subscription fees for certain features.

5 Questions to Consider Before Cars Become Subscription Hell

Automakers are beginning to charge recurring fees for access to features such as automated parking, additional horsepower, even heated seats

The Cadillac V16 engine, built by Katech, that was featured in the Cadillac Sixteen concept car. The automaker considered putting it in an SUV.

Once Upon a Time, The Holy Grail Was a V16 SUV

In the recent past, automakers considered bulking up Escalades, Range Rovers and Yukons with enormous V12 and V16 engines. None succeeded.

The Land Rover Defender 130, a three-row SUV that can hold the whole family. Read our review after testing out the new model.

Review: Land Rover Built a Family SUV With Real Off-Road Chops

The largest, longest and most expensive Defender also takes aim at the Ford Bronco

A blue 2023 BMW M850i Coupe, part of the BMW 8 Series, driving down the road. Read our full review of the luxury coupe.

Review: Among the Luxury Crowd, BMW's M850i Is the Anti-SUV

Too big to be sporty, too small to be a sport-utility, the 8 Series carves its own path

A Wallbox Pulsar Plus EV charger in front, with an electric car charging in the background

Everything You've Wanted to Know About Installing an EV Charger

Is it expensive? Safe? Convenient? Here's what I learned after hooking one up at home.