Felix Duppong
Vehicle History Writer
About
Felix Duppong has specialized experience in the world of motorsports journalism and recently graduated with a Bachelor’s in Communications from Northwest University. He is a staff writer producing high-quality Formula 1 editorial content for the print publication Missed Apex F1 Podcast. Felix has also covered the world-famous 24 Hours of Le Mans, Indy 500, Daytona 500, and the Rolex 24. When he’s not busy contributing to Drive Tribe, in his spare time, Felix is an avid Sim Racing enthusiast. He has competed in multiple seasons of F1-league racing and is currently racing in the iRacing VRS GT Endurance series.
About
Felix Duppong has specialized experience in the world of motorsports journalism and recently graduated with a Bachelor’s in Communications from Northwest University. He is a staff writer producing high-quality Formula 1 editorial content for the print publication Missed Apex F1 Podcast. Felix has also covered the world-famous 24 Hours of Le Mans, Indy 500, Daytona 500, and the Rolex 24. When he’s not busy contributing to Drive Tribe, in his spare time, Felix is an avid Sim Racing enthusiast. He has competed in multiple seasons of F1-league racing and is currently racing in the iRacing VRS GT Endurance series.
Articles
The 2019 Honda CR-V is an impressive SUV that won AutoWeb‘s Best Utility Vehicle of the Year Award. However, a malfunctioning collision avoidance system, various electrical issues, and oil...
May 3, 2022
The 2015 Buick Encore is a decent compact SUV sporting a peppy turbocharged engine. However, the model suffers from severe brake problems, in addition to having troublesome in-car electronics and a...
Apr 28, 2022
The 2012 Buick Enclave is a decent family-hauler with plenty to offer the average shopper. Unfortunately, the SUV has a few high-profile problems, including an erratic transmission, airbags that might...
Apr 15, 2022
2014 Lincoln MKT Problems Consist of Transmission Shudders, Cracking Sunroofs, and Faulty Fuel Pumps
The 2014 Lincoln MKT was a finalist for U.S. News‘ ‘Best Luxury Three-row Midsize SUV’ award. However, it is not problem-free and has a handful of recalls over issues with sunroofs...
Mar 31, 2022
Subaru’s 2019 Forester comes with a refined 2.5L four-cylinder boxer engine. Although it gains overall performance and efficiency from the previous year, it still lacks oomph compared to rivals...
Mar 24, 2022
A reliable SUV with a longtime record of high safety ratings, the Outback’s 2016 and 2017 models are among the wagon’s safest and best years. But the 2010 and 2011 editions’...
Mar 10, 2022
The 2019 Toyota Highlander’s engine lineup features two engines that are excellent for this three-row SUV, and one that isn’t. Both the V6 engines completely outshine the base in...
Feb 17, 2022
The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox has two decent engine options. They both perform adequately well, but they fall short in fuel economy, especially the 2.4L Inline-four. The compact sport utility...
Feb 11, 2022
Offered with three Flex Fuel powertrains, the 2015 Silverado has an engine to suit all needs. The 4.3L V6 gets up to 21 mpg, making it a great daily driver. For those after a capable work truck, both...
Jan 23, 2022
The 2015 Ford F-150’s many engine offerings cover virtually any driver’s needs. Out of the four, the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 stands out for its superb 22 mpg and ample 8,500-pound towing...
Jan 23, 2022
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee’s engine options are rather limited. Out of the two, the 271-hp 3.2L Pentastar V6 is the resoundingly better choice because of its superior performance. Key Points The...
Jan 22, 2022
Find four engine options in the 2015 Ford Focus, including a base 2.0L inline-four, an EcoBoost 1.0L three-cylinder, a sporty 252-hp turbo 2.0L, and a fully-electric powertrain. Key Points The base...
Jan 20, 2022
Ford’s 2011 F-150 pickup is offered with four heavy-hitting engines: A 3.6L Duratec V6, 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 5.0L Coyote V8, and a powerful 6.2L Boss V8. All are very good options and cover the...
Jan 13, 2022
The 2015 Honda Civic comes with three unique engines, starting with the standard 1.8L i-VTEC four-cylinder. For those after something a bit sportier, the Civic SI’s 205-hp i-VTEC 2.4L should do...
Dec 20, 2021
The 2014 Honda Accord is available with two capable engines: A 2.4-liter inline-four or a 3.5-liter V6. Both engines are reliable and only the inline-four has a recall issued for it. Key Points The...
Dec 15, 2021
The 2016 Honda Civic offers two strong I-4 engine options: A 2.0L i-VTEC I-4 and a more powerful turbocharged 1.5-liter I-4. Both engines are great, but the 1.5-liter is arguably superior in every...
Nov 19, 2021
2011 Chevrolet Impala offers two similar engines: a flex fuel 3.5L V6 on the LS and LT trims, and a more powerful flex fuel 3.9L V6 for the LTZ trim. Both engines are decent, but the 3.9L is arguably...
Nov 16, 2021
The 2019 Toyota Tacoma has a best-in-class predicted reliability rating and above-average off-road capabilities. But it also comes with four recalls and a few brake and fuel pump issues that may be...
Oct 28, 2021
The 2018 Ford Fusion is a competent midsize sedan with a perfect five-star safety rating and available AWD. However, it is less impressive in important areas like fuel economy and overall value....
Oct 19, 2021
The Audi TT offers a high-style interior and seamless integration of high-tech while delivering true sports car performance. We review the best and worst years of the iconic Audi. Key Points Original...
Aug 16, 2021
The 2018 Subaru Forester is popular for its safety record and off-road capabilities, but it may be somewhat lacking in interior refinement. We show you the good, bad, and cold hard facts when it comes...
Jul 26, 2021
Thinking about buying a new or used Subaru Crosstrek? We show you the best and worst years of this popular compact SUV to help find the perfect one. Since its debut in 2013, the Subaru Crosstrek has...
Jul 9, 2021
The Chevrolet S10 was a popular compact pickup truck. We explore why it was discontinued — and if that was a mistake. Chevrolet has discontinued some of its models over the years for various...
Jun 30, 2021
Why did Ford stop making the V10? We explore the engine’s common problems and answer key questions about its reliability. Ford has made a number of famous engines over the years. One engine that...
Jun 21, 2021
The Subaru WRX is a rally-bred, fan-favorite sports car. We explore the best model years of this Japanese ace to help find the best one for you. The Subaru WRX is a popular sports car that has a large...
Jun 10, 2021