For the most part, special editions of cars are just new takes on a current model. This usually means a special paint job and wheels and a couple of minor tweaks here and there. But for the 2021 MINI Cooper Sidewalk Convertible, it means a little more. A new take on a modern MINI Most …
Mercedes-Benz isn’t just cutting some of its high-performance sedans. The German automaker has already canceled its X-Class pickup truck. And after 2020, one more model will be gone: the 2-seat convertible Mercedes SLC. Formerly known as the SLK, it’s a more compact version of the 4-seat SL. But why has the Mercedes SLC failed, when …
Hyundai has been a company on the move lately. They recently launched the Palisade and demand is booming for it. But, sales are not the only place where Hyundai is moving the needle. The company has been working diligently to increase the fuel efficiency ratings of its vehicles. Slowly but surely, Hyundai has been able to provide more and more …
There are many reasons a person will replace a vehicle. For example, their current vehicle may be facing the end of a lease, or the vehicle may have become a mechanical nightmare, or the car is so old that the vehicle has had its wheels driven off of it. Regardless of the motivation to get …
Cops pick their cars based on what’s around them. In more rural areas, police have used Jeep Cherokees and Ford Ranger Raptors. Where officers need to chase quicker criminals, they use BMW M cars or even full-on supercars. And here in the US, trucks, and SUVs have also been prepped for police duty. But perhaps …
Since it debuted in 1999 for the 2000 model year, the Honda S2000 has constantly been compared to the Mazda MX-5 Miata. In all fairness, the Miata did come out about a decade before the S2000, so it makes sense. But ask any S2000 owner the magic question, “The S2000, that’s like a Miata, right?” …
The Nissan Altima has always been a steady performer for the company. If you're considering an Altima here's what you need to know about its reliability.
Every day there is someone somewhere buying a car. Yes, even now, during this coronavirus quarantine period, someone is going to purchase a vehicle online. For those looking for fuel-efficient vehicles as their primary concern, there is a list below that may prove to be helpful. Search criteria vary wildly for car shoppers. Some people look for the …
For many years, the Toyota Corolla has been widely perceived as being practical, fuel-efficient, and affordable. However, other descriptive words like “boring,” “bland,” and “slow” also come to mind. Fortunately, the Corolla was completely refreshed for 2019 and comes in a new hatchback body style, which we think is the best Corolla that you could …
Last year, Acura unveiled the PMC Editions of the TLX and MDX models at the New York Auto Show. While most might dismiss both models as just being the same old TLX and MDX with special paint jobs, they would be remiss in noticing the finer details that make each one special. The TLX and …
Badge-engineering is the often-maligned practice in the auto industry of slapping a different badge onto an existing vehicle and then marketing the variant as a unique model. Badge-engineering is a necessary evil (OK, that’s a bit harsh) in today’s market. It’s less expensive to rebadge a model once or multiple times than it is to …
In the early 1980s, the United States automotive industry was in a period where new smog controls had been enacted by the government, and fuel efficiency was king. In response, in late 1984, the Toyota MR2 entered the small, affordable, fun, fuel-efficient sports car space. Toyota MR2 Introduction The MR2 was a small, sporty, mid-engined, fuel-efficient, two-seater car with …
In the early 1980s, Pontiac had lost its way a bit. It was dealing with new smog regulations and realizing that the buying public was leaning toward smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles. In contrast, Pontiac was used to making larger vehicles and pushing the message that V8 power is the king. So, Pontiac would set out to …
Nissan’s Skyline GT-R is rightfully held in high regard. When it was new, ‘Godzilla’ dominated the racing scene before making a splash on the silver screen. And even today, the R32 and R33 Nissan GT-Rs, along with the Patrol and Z-cars, are high on import fans’ wish lists. However, even when they first debuted, the …