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Henry Cesari

Henry Cesari is a MotorBiscuit Staff Writer who brings his deep interest in vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles to the site. Henry covers Ford models daily, including the F-150. Having restored his first classic car at just 16 years old, Henry has wrenched on everything from overland campers to Japanese motorcycles and even pre-war Bugattis. He’s an avid attendee at local car shows and genuinely enjoys connecting with fellow auto enthusiasts. Henry earned a Bachelor’s in Anthropology and English from the University of Vermont.

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This is a promo photo of a 2021 Ram ProMaster. Alex Honnold brought his converted ProMaster onto Jay Leno's garage | Stellantis

Jay Leno Digs Free Climber Alex Honnold’s Van Life

Record-shattering rock climber Alex Honnold brought his 2016 Dodge Ram Promaster set up for camping onto the show. Leno and Honnold may appear opposites, but they found common ground inside the van life rig.
This is a photo of the GMC Hummer EV during tests in Michigan. The Edition 1 was recently tested by electric pickup enthusiast Jay Leno.

See Jay Leno Off-Roading The GMC Hummer EV

Surprisingly, the world's most famous car collector is also an early electric vehicle adaptor. Jay Leno has been commuting in an electric car for over a decade. When given a chance to test-drive the GMC Hummer EV, Leno headed for the hills to get the 4x4 dirty. Find out what he thought...
Lewis Hamilton racing his Mercedes GP. The secret to the Formula 1 top speed is the high Formula 1 horsepower and low Formula 1 car weight. | Clive Mason/Getty Images

Formula 1 Top Speed

The incredible F1 top speed is due to the power to weight ratio. A Formula 1 car makes approximately 0.635 horsepower for every pound it weighs. Find out more...
American auto manufacturers pioneered mass-produced four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles during WW2. All wheel drive (AWD) came later. WW2 is important to the history of 4WD vs. AWD | Jim Heimann Collection/Getty Images

The History of AWD Vs. 4WD

4WD drivetrains in historic cars suffered from two technological shortcomings. Until engineers finally solved these problems, full-time all wheel drive (AWD) chassis were not feasible. Read more...
This is a photo of an automotive technician at an auto parts store testing a car battery and the vehicle's entire electrical system. You can change a car battery by yourself, but its wise to enlist professional help to make certain your battery needs to be changes. | Jeffrey Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

How To Change A Car Battery

It is hard to know what to do if your car battery dies. Luckily, you can change a car battery on your own with simple hand tools. Find out how...
This is a photo of a man sleeping in a Volkswagen Beetle. Sleeping in your car is legal unless prohibited by local laws. | Erich Andres/United Images via Getty Images

Is Sleeping in Your Car Illegal?

Some cities outlaw sleeping in your vehicle to control homelessness. Some states even outlaw sleeping in your car at rest stops, hiking trailheads, or other tourist destinations. Campers, travelers, and van life enthusiasts should always review local laws before sleeping in a car. Read more...
This is a photo of a woman sticking her bare feet out of the passenger window of a car. There are multiple ways to get in legal trouble while driving naked. | Essdras M Suarez/ Globe Staff/ MET/Getty Images

Is Driving Naked Illegal?

It may be shocking to hear, but few states have laws expressly prohibiting driving naked. Of course, you can only drive your car naked in states where you can be nude in public. But that includes a surprising amount of the country.  Read more...