In days gone by, if a buyer wanted a two-seat sports car, the most common top-of-mind thoughts were either Italian, British, or American manufactured vehicles. However, in this day in age, 3D printing, plentiful venture capitalists, and developing nations in the world taking their place have all led to a lot more offerings of two-seaters. That’s where W …
Today’s new muscle cars are definitely faster than their 60s predecessors. In fact, quite a few innocuous-looking modern cars can, too. For example, a Hyundai Veloster N can go 0-60 faster than a Hemi ‘Cuda ever could. But even ignoring how necessary emissions restrictions decreased performance, some muscle cars simply didn’t live up to their …
While lots of parents have transitioned to larger 3 row SUVs, you may be surprised to learn that today’s youth have a nostalgic affinity for the minivan. Similar to teens of any generation, they love to love what their parents hate. Today’s teenagers value functionality, technology, and need space to be themselves. The Honda Odyssey …
For a compact car, the 2020 Subaru Impreza is pretty solid. Its safety ratings make it a stand out and the fact that it comes standard with all-wheel drive makes it an even more compelling option. You have two body style options for the Impreza: the sedan which starts at $18,695 and the hatchback which …
Tiger King, Joe Exotic, and Carole Baskin have the internet obsessed with all things safari themed. Combine that obsession with the passion of a Tesla owner, and you have one unique vehicle. Interestingly, it seems that car combination already does exist, and it’s for sale. Take a look at this safari-themed Tesla Model 3. It’s …
Small cars are lightweight rides that are fun to drive, perfect for dashing through the city, and even ideal for adventurous road trips. Today’s most impressive small cars are a deliberate mixture of cleverness and practically, while still incorporating advanced technology and handling agility. Small Car Factors to Consider We can’t overstate the importance of …
Police cars come in all shapes and sizes. While the quintessential US cop car is the Ford Crown Victoria, police departments have used a variety of vehicles to fulfill their duties. Pickup trucks, Jeep Cherokees, and BMW M5s have all been brought in to protect and serve. The Dubai police’s fleet, though, includes high-end supercars …
In the 90s, GM, like the other American automakers, wasn’t necessarily known for quality. True, GM did release some fondly-remembered cars, like the GMC Syclone. But this is long before the days of the C8 Corvette. And one of the cars that suffered most in the Malaise Era was the Chevy Impala. It had gone …
Owner satisfaction is best determined by how likely drivers would buy the car in question again. This doesn’t mean that the car doesn’t have flaws, but that its overall value supersedes everything else. Check out the most satisfying small cars under $35,000 that Consumer Reports’ members would buy again based on offered reliability, safety, and …
The Dodge Grand Caravan was first introduced way back in 1984. The brand hasn’t done much to improve the model over its five generations. Recently FCA confirmed we would not see any further updates to the Dodge Grand Caravan, and production would end soon. Minivan choices may be dwindling, but they still fill a significant …
The Cayman is a popular sports car offered by Porsche, and it is well-loved among the car community. The iconic Cayman styling that has been affectionately updated along the generations has brought Porsche into the newest years with grace and maintained enough of the classical styling we’ve come to know and love from Porsche that …
If you look carefully enough, the used market can be a source of some amazing high-end car bargains. For example, it’s possible to find a Porsche Cayman for less than the price of a new Honda Civic. And, of course, there’s the temptation of a used supercar, like the Audi R8. Even a brand like …
You read that right, and we aren’t talking about the car’s temperament. The Subaru BRAT is a two-door utility coupe, kind of like the El Camino. The name BRAT is actually an acronym for bi-driver recreational all-terrain transporter and was designed to enter the market as a competitor for other small pickup trucks that were …
In the US, Mercedes is mostly thought of as a luxury brand. Even the brand’s wackier products, like the 6-wheeled G-Wagon pickup and 500-hp R-Class minivan, offer high-end features. But the truth is Mercedes also makes more utilitarian vehicles, like the Unimog, Metris camper, and Sprinter cargo van. Though that perhaps shouldn’t be too surprising, …
Can a luxury sedan really be great for families? ‘Family vehicle’ is almost synonymous with minivan or SUV these days. However, there is a newer kid on the block that has been able to keep up with the competition and surpass them in some areas like style, safety, and value. The Genesis G70 is a fantastic luxury sedan for that …
The Pontiac Solstice is an underrated cool and fun two-door sports car that seems to be forgotten by time. They are uncommon enough to make them interesting, but can you make one a daily drive? The Solstice is comfortable The Pontiac Solstice is overall a comfortable car. It wasn’t designed to be luxurious or fast, …
When it comes to comparing similar cars, there are some that we generally acknowledge are basically the same car. This happens for cars that look identical, share similar features, or have a lot in common. When we talk about cars like the Toyota Supra and how it’s closely related to the BMW Z4 we look …
There aren’t too many new cars you can get for under $20,000. True, there are some well-reviewed models, like the Toyota Yaris, Kia Soul, and Honda Fit, that start for less. But these often base-trim cars don’t exactly rank high in terms of cool factor. Luckily, the used market offers a way to get fun …
In the history of cars, the Ford Model T is iconic. When it rolled out onto the streets in 1908, it shared the roads with horses, carriages, bicycles, steam-powered cars, and electric cars. But the Model T was the first affordable car, a car for the masses. For that, it made history, and those streets and industrial manufacturing have not been …
In some ways, buying a vintage Ferrari offers more freedom than buying a new one. Not to mention the potential savings. But even in the classics market, there are some Ferrari models that are often overlooked and under-appreciated. And some, although they never wore the Prancing Horse badge, were built with Maranello-derived tech. One of …