Many analysts hold predictions that electric car sales will suffer due effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, consumers see the positive benefits to the environment with less emissions from traditionally fueled vehicles. These rapid and visible change to their environment is leading them to reconsider more eco-conscious choices when it comes to vehicle purchases. A …
The Volkswagen Passat tends to be forgotten about compared to some of the other mid-sized sedans on the market, such as the Toyota Camry. The Camry is one of the best-selling cars in the segment, and there’s even a TRD trim and all-wheel drive available now. But the VW Passat got an update for the …
The new 2020 Audi S6 is the hopped-up version of the brand’s comfort-focused A6 sedan. In true Audi “S model” style, the S6 exudes sporty features inside and out and houses a powertrain that stays true to the company’s racing roots, but with a technological ace up its sleeve. To add an extra kick and …
The luxury subcompact crossover segment has a robust roster of competitors. Aging stalwarts like the BMW X1 and Mercedes GLA lead the pack, but the Audi Q3 has held its ground thanks to a complete redesign for the 2019 model year. Now one year into its transformation, can the Audi Q3 prove to be a …
Although today it’s tough to find a Dodge vehicle that doesn’t offer a Hellcat engine, that wasn’t quite the case in the early 2000s. This was before the modern Charger and Challenger, and only slightly after the Viper’s release. In addition, this was a high-point of the import scene, when cars like the Civic Si, …
The Nissan Sentra might be synonymous with the term “rental car,” however, the all-new 2020 rendition is out to change your mind. With completely new looks inside and out, a new engine under the hood, and better driving dynamics, the Sentra is ready to make a bigger splash in the compact carpool while getting the …
With Ford discontinuing the Fiesta ST and Focus ST, and the Fiat 500 Abarth gone too, the pool of US-market hot hatches has shrunk significantly. It’s down to the Honda Civic Type R, the Hyundai Veloster N, and the latest version of the original hot hatch, the VW GTI. However, thanks to the 25-year import …
Believe it or not, Japanese imports with big spoilers and body kits were popular even before the Fast and Furious movie franchise. In fact, import car shows were quite big in the late 90s but the gaudy modifications became more mainstream after Vin Diesel took to the silver screen. Fast forward to 2008, when Honda …
There is definitely an appeal to buying the newest, shiniest car models that a manufacturer has to offer, but there are some major benefits to buying used cars as well. When you buy an older, used car you are typically paying a fraction of the cost of what the first owner paid, meaning you are …
Although the Porsche 911 isn’t perfect by any means, it is one of the best vehicles on the market. Over the years, the iconic sports car has amassed a large following and a stellar reputation. Unfortunately, that’s caused another problem: high prices, especially for the original air-cooled 911s. Some of the earliest ones cost so …
It seems like almost every car coming off the production line today has a turbocharged engine under the hood. That’s not a bad thing, of course, as a turbocharger can do wonders when it comes to extracting the most horsepower while maintaining stellar fuel efficiency. However, we do miss naturally aspirated engines. So much so …
Convertibles can make the most mundane trips an adventure. They offer limitless headspace and help you enjoy a beautiful day to the fullest. We’ve gathered the most eclectic droptops for you to experience in 2020. The Luxurious 2020 Ferrari 488 Pista Spider The 2020 Ferrari 488 Pista is an insane ride that’s powered by the …
Usually, if you’re going rallying, all-wheel drive is practically a necessity. Although rear-wheel drive rally cars have won races, after Audi’s Ur-Quattro debuted, AWD became the norm. The technology allowed the Mitsubishi Pajero, Toyota Celica, Nissan Pulsar, and Mitsubishi Lancer to compete on the world stage. The Porsche Cayenne and Rolls-Royce Cullinan are also rally …
Each year, automotive fans look forward to the naming of the World Car Awards. It’s exciting to see favorites take tops spots and underdogs rise above the competition. Many events have been either postponed or cancelled this year due to the worldwide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including the 2020 New York Auto Show. That didn’t stop …
With its latest Kodo design language and “Car as Art” design philosophy, Mazda showed us that cars really can be rolling works of art, and it’s paid off for them in spades. In the past year, they’ve earned a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s “10 Coolest Cars Under $20,000” list, have been awarded “2020 Best …
The 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) sedan was Honda’s one-hit-wonder or, shall we say, “one-year wonder.” Honda released the Accord PHEV right before the regular Accord Hybrid as somewhat of a testbed for the hybrid powertrain. Unfortunately, it didn’t do as well as they hoped. Let’s take a closer look at the Accord Plug-in Hybrid …
Today, it’s tough to imagine that Honda would ever struggle to sell its cars in the US. It offers crossovers, fuel-efficient hybrids; the Civic lineup alone runs from sensible commuter to sports car. And, of course, there’s Honda’s extensive motorcycle lineup. But in the 60s, Honda was just starting to break into the US car …