John Coyle

John Coyle is a longtime auto journalist and editor who contributes to Corvette Forum, Ford Truck Enthusiasts and LS1Tech, among other auto sites.

Spotted in Florida: Coolest Trailer Ever?

Spotted in Florida: Coolest Trailer Ever?

Personally, I wouldn’t be caught dead—ha ha, get it?—towing a trailer with a bike. But I’ll acknowledge they could come in handy, and I think this repurposed casket is the coolest one I’ve seen. But what do you think?

By: | August 29, 2014


Stolen Harley Fished Out of Dutch Waters, Article Kind of Hilarious

Stolen Harley Fished Out of Dutch Waters, Article Kind of Hilarious

First, I don’t want anyone thinking I’m laughing at the fact some dude in the Netherlands got his bike ripped off. They used to shoot horse thieves, and I think sometimes the old ways are best. And while I will admit a morbid fascination with seeing bikes—and cars, and buildings, and basically anything not sentient—in […] More »

By: | August 22, 2014


Redwood Run 1985: What a Bunch of Knuckleheads!

Redwood Run 1985: What a Bunch of Knuckleheads!

It’s easy to forget that just a few years ago, 99% percent of people didn’t have a camera with them all the time. And personally, I love that I’ve gotten to record so many different moments. But I also think it makes images like this one, captured at California’s Redwood Run in 1985, more special. […] More »

By: | August 22, 2014



This is the Craziest Motorcycle Crash/Recovery We’ve Ever Seen

This is the Craziest Motorcycle Crash/Recovery We’ve Ever Seen

Strange as it may be, rampant Russian road rage and insurance fraud is—indirectly—responsible for some of the craziest videos ever. And exhibit A just might be this Spiderman-level recovery made by this crotch rocket pilot. It involves a crash, a front flip dismount, and a perfect landing on the roof of a vehicle moving at highway […] More »

By: | August 20, 2014


Scary as Hell: Rider Wearing Camera Chucked Down Hillside

Scary as Hell: Rider Wearing Camera Chucked Down Hillside

This guy was riding like a total jackass, and the wreck is obviously his fault. But I’m lucky enough to have a job which involves watching car and bike videos all the time. This one? This one made me gasp. Fortunately—and crazily—the rider walked away from this serious spill. Hopefully the innocent Honda driver isn’t too scarred.

By: | July 30, 2014


Self Driving Cars: More or Less Safe for Riders?

Self Driving Cars: More or Less Safe for Riders?

They’re coming—and probably sooner than you think. I’ve talked with some Audi engineers who told me that 80% or so of the hardware needed to make the current models drive themselves was already on the current models.

By: | July 11, 2014