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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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.
What we know about Toyota’s new MR2 so far
Toyota is reviving the MR2 in 2026, but it probably isn't getting a North American release
The Ineos Fusilier: What you need to know
Ineos' upcoming offroader looks like a G-Wagon and comes with an interesting powertrain option.
Report: The car brands that cost the least (and most) to maintain
Teslas are amongst the cheapest cars to keep on the road, while Germany manufactures some of the most expensive.
Lagavulin 16: what you really need to know about this smoky, Islay Scotch
Lagavulin 16 is a great example of an Islay -- one of the five distinct styles of scotch
The 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia: What we know so far
The electric Alfa Romeo Giulia is more likely to be an Italian Charger than a boring crossover
The Rolls Royce Cullinan Series II: An ultra-luxury sequel to its popular SUV
Rolls Royce has announced the Cullinan Series II alongside a Black Badge edition of the new SUV
F1 driver Michael Schumacher’s watch collection to be auctioned (and it’s great)
Eight oof F1 legend Michael Schumacher's watches are going to be auctioned in May
The first electric Ferrari: Everything we know so far
What we know so far about the electric Ferrari that is set to debut in 2025
The new electric Mercedes G-Class comes with four motors and a U.S. exclusive
The new electric Mercedes G Class has 579 horsepower and a wide range of offroading features
John Hennessey reveals the Venom F5’s weirdest engineering challenge
A suprising range of people can fit into the Venom F5, John Hennessey's V12 Hypercar.
Maserati rounds off its 2025 Folgore lineup with an electric GranCabrio
Maserati has completed its Folgore lineup with an all electric version of its GranCabrio roadster.
5 standout features on the Rolls Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis
Rolls-Royce puts a lot of effort into its limited-edition vehicles. The Rolls Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis may have taken things beyond the stratosphere.
CEO says Hennessey has to solve this issue before Venom F5 can win speed record
There's one thing stopping the Hennessey Venom F5's attempt to become the world's fastest car, and it's nothing to do with the vehicle.
Audi Q7 vs Audi Q8: What’s the difference?
When you dig into it, there's a big difference between the Audi Q7 and Q8 with both vehicles serving a different purpose.
We drove the Maserati Grecale Folgore — what we liked (and didn’t) about the EV
Maserati continues electrifying its lineup with the Grecale Folgore -- an electric answer to its standard luxury SUV
Hennessey’s Venom F5 breaks COTA lap record — CEO tells us why it’s ‘America’s hypercar’
The 1,817-horsepower Hennessey Venom F5 has outpaced the likes of the Czinger C21 and the McLaren P1 to set a lap record at COPA.
5 non-Ferrari cars you wouldn’t guess have a Ferrari engine
Ferrari's legendary engines have made it into more than just the company's own vehicles over the years.
United Global Services: Everything you need to know about the airline’s invite-only status tier
We have all the details on Global Services -- United Airlines' secretive top tier of status
The best Formula 1 watches: These are the racing timepieces anyone would covet
If you're an F1 fan, you need to look the part. A good racing watch is a key part of that.
New viral video shows Tesla’s Cybertruck’s shatterproof glass has come a long way
The Cybertruck's bulletproof armored glass windows have managed to fend off a thief in San Francisco
Bugatti’s next hypercar will feature a V16 engine
On the eighth anniversary of the Chiron's unveiling, Bugatti revealed its next generation of hypercars would be powered by a V-16 engine.
The latest Girard Perregaux watch showcases a dial made from a 4.5 billion year old meteorite
Renowned luxury watchmaker Girard Perregaux has launched a timepiece that contains pieces of 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite.
A super-rare Rolex watch is up for sale — this is what you need to know
Only 13 Rolex Space Dwellers were ever made, and you can currently buy one for $125,000
The Maserati GranCabrio: The Trident gives its GranTurismo a Spyder variant
Maserati has given us a tech-packed Spyder variant of their luxury sports car The GranTurismo with the new GranCabrio
New Aston Martin Vantage GT4: Aston rounds off its 2024 racing lineup
Aston Martin rounds off its 2024 racing lineup with the Vantage GT4, another track going variant of the Vantage.
The Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail is a little glance at heaven
The Arcadia Droptail puts classic Rolls Royce touches onto a body style unique in the manufacturer's modern history.
10 years on, Hennessey aims to reclaim its fastest car title
Hennessey's Venom F5 is aiming to break through the 300 mph barrier and take the world's fastest car title from Bugatti's Chiron Super Sport 300+.
These are the most affordable luxury cars you can get
If you're looking for luxury cars, the likes of the BMW 2 Series and the Audi A3 offer plenty of a refinement in a small package. There are other options too.
Toyota invests another $1.3B in US factory to build all-new, 3-row electric SUV
Toyota's plant in Kentucky has received a $1 billion cash injection as the company makes plans to launch a new three-row BEV SUV.