The late 80s and early 90s weren’t a great time for fans of American performance. True, there was the occasional bright spot, like the Impala SS, Buick GNX, and GMC Syclone. However, many muscle cars struggled to deliver on their famous names. That’s why import cars like the Acura Integra, Nissan Sentra SE-R, Mitsubishi Eclipse, …
When you think of Aston Martin, you think of suave spies like James Bond or high-end luxury sports cars with a timeless look. The Vantage and Vanquish live up to our expectations, but there is one Aston Martin that stands out among the rest, and not in a good way. It’s called the V8 Cygnet. …
Sportscar lovers are always on the search to find a great car that you can daily drive with some comfort and practicality, and there aren’t a lot of options out there. BMW fanatics have the M3 which can be tuned for great performance at the sacrifice of your comfort. The Porsche Panamera 4S, however, offers …
When it comes to hot hatchbacks, the Honda Civic Type R has been all the rage for the past few years. But a powerful, front-drive car is nothing new. The Volkswagen GTI was around long before and Mazda had a more powerful version of the Mazda3 hatchback about a decade before the Civic Type R …
If you’ve ever seen an Audi A7 and a Porsche Panamera side-by-side you’ve probably noticed that they have some uncanny similarities. They are beautifully designed four-door sedans that make great options for a daily driver, but they are also surprisingly good options for family cars if you don’t want a crossover or an SUV. With …
With the demise of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, the Subaru WRX is the last rally-style sedan on the market. However, while the WRX may be fast, it’s not faultless. One repeated critique, especially with older models, is the general sense of cheapness in the interior. But there is a way to get a Subaru WRX …
Although the Beetle eventually led to the Porsche 911, it’s the Golf that’s arguably more important to Volkswagen. Initially sold as the Rabbit in the US, the Golf has been used for everything from basic transportation to dual-engine Pikes Peak racer. Then there’s the Volkswagen GTI, which kick-started the hot hatch segment, creating rivals like …
When we typically think of Porsche, we think of spectacular power and astounding agility. We think of the allure of the carmaker’s coupes like the Porsche 911 and the prestige of their Cayenne SUV lineup. The last thing you would probably associate Porsche with is a traditional looking, family sedan﹣and that’s where the Panamera comes …
When it comes to picking a car for your daily commute, we usually look at reliable and reasonably priced options that are reliable and practical, and sometimes even a little bit luxurious. The BMW I8 is an unexpected contender for a daily driver, but it is actually a surprisingly good option. The I8 is practical …
Honda is known for two things: reliability, and affordability. With their range of cars, trucks, and SUVs, you can depend on getting a great deal on a vehicle that is going to last, and you don’t expect to be paying a premium. What you might not expect, however, is that Honda has a minivan option …
Many car enthusiasts are guilty of having on the car they are embarrassed by wanting, even though they are actually terrible cars. Some of them are just ugly or poorly designed, and others are just flat out dangerous. Whatever the reason, these cars are terrible, but people can’t help but want them. Plymouth Prowler The …
Although the latest Bugatti may have eclipsed it in raw speed, the McLaren F1 is still an incredible supercar. Not to mention it’s still the fastest naturally-aspirated production car in the world. Even though it was never designed for racing, a mildly-modified road version won Le Mans outright in 1995. It was the first production …
Movies have created quite a few automotive icons. The Fast and Furious films have enshrined several. But it’s not only live-action movies that have star cars. For instance, a souped-up classic Fiat 500 is the vehicle of choice for the eponymous protagonist of the Lupin the Third anime. One of the early Lupin movies, The …
Over the past decade, Elon Musk has successfully established his electric car company, Tesla, and they’ve truly made a splash in the world of cars today. Tesla is known for its incredibly user-oriented cars with fun surprises and clean lines, but they didn’t start out with their more popular models like the Model 3. In …
Most people don’t think of Kia when it comes to luxury, but the Stinger gets impressive scores. The Kia brand has made tremendous strides being seen as a go-to brand for family cars but still isn’t always top of mind when it comes to luxury. But, the new 2020 Stinger changes everything. What’s new for …
As air-cooled Porsche 911s have risen in popularity—and price—so too have alternative takes on the typical hyper-restored build. One of these is the Safari 911, which sees the German sports car turn into a genuine rally replica. The trend is now so popular, well-known Porsche tuners are starting to get involved. And the Safari idea …
Cadillac has been long known for their luxury cars, and with their sportier new models like the CT5-V we have gotten to see all of the power and capability they are able to produce with their sedans and sporty two-door coupes. You may have never seen one, but Cadillac does have an actual, bonafide sports …
Lotus’s parent company, Geely, has experience in many market segments. So, when news appeared today saying the Lotus is considering an entry model for its portfolio of offerings, the inclination is to think that a sedan or SUV would be added to the stable of coupes Lotus currently has. But, after searching around on the internet for bits and pieces …
Cops have to match their wheels to their environment. In US cities, for a long time, that meant the ultra-durable Crown Vic. In more rural areas, that might mean a pickup truck or an SUV. For Dubai and its concentrated supercar population, that means other supercars. In Italy during the 1960s, police got Ferraris. You’d …
The Hyundai Elantra and the Honda Civic are both in the same class. If you’ve shopped for a compact sedan there is a good chance both of these choices are on your radar. They each come at affordable prices, have good reliability ratings and satisfying safety scores. These two sedans are similar in size and …