The Knocking Rod

2026 Land Rover Defender 130 Review

The rugged ruffian

Oct 5 • Niel Stender and Tyler Stender

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September 2026

Iowa to Fort Collins: Cross-Country Road Trip Day 4

A glorious day of open road cruising

Sep 22 • Niel Stender and Tyler Stender

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A Week Behind The Wheel: 2025 Genesis G80

Sports sedan Goldilocks

Sep 17 • Niel Stender

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The 2027 Ford Bronco Filson

Raptor-powered brute in a handsome Filson suit

Sep 14 • Niel Stender and Tyler Stender

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2026 Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss Max Range Review

Chevy redefines what a pickup truck can be

Sep 7 • Niel Stender

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Michigan to Des Moines: Cross-Country Road Trip Day 3

A case is made for “flyover country”

Sep 3 • Niel Stender and Tyler Stender

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Bringing A 1969 Triumph TR6 Back To Life

A little wrenching, a lot of swearing, and a splash of gas

Sep 3 • Niel Stender

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2026 Ford F-150 Tremor Review

The off-road pickup flex that doesn’t have to flex

Sep 2 • Niel Stender

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August 2026

Vermont to Canada: Cross-Country Road Trip Day 2

Ferries, and Funny Bones, and hot dogs, oh my!

Aug 27 • Niel Stender and Tyler Stender

2026 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter Review

The factory-built overlanding beast

Aug 26 • Niel Stender

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2026 Toyota GR Corolla Premium Plus Review

Made for crack-of-dawn Merritt Parkway runs

Aug 7 • Niel Stender

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July 2026

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy Review

Electric spaceship for the road

Jul 22 • Niel Stender

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