Honda recently introduced the 11th generation of the iconic Civic, and the automotive world is going bananas for the newest Civic Si. Updates to the Civic in general are exciting to see, and the performance version of the car has legitimate upgrades to the standard versions in the lineup. Though there is talk about the […]
A quick peek at Buick’s website today or a drive by a GM dealer reveals a delightful lineup of luxurious yet attainable SUVs and crossovers. There’s nothing unusual about that, given that the sedan is quickly becoming a thing of the past, much like the VCR or the home phone. But there was a time, […]
If there has ever been a more debatable topic among off-road enthusiasts than Jeeps vs trucks, we would sure like to hear about it. About the only thing truck and Jeep fanatics can agree upon is that both vehicle types have both pros and cons when it comes to off-road performance. Of course, this has […]
Pickup trucks can do a lot these days, from hauling people and materials to the job site to pulling some incredibly heavy loads, but you don’t always need the largest, most powerful truck to be able to do this, right? Well, that all depends, and it’s a common misconception that any size pickup truck can […]
In the battle for full self-driving consumer cars, GM has fired another shot across the bows of every other American car manufacturer with their newly revealed Ultra Cruise system. Not to be confused with their Super Cruise technology – though it does build upon it – Ultra Cruise offers an advanced level of hands-free driving […]
The 1990s represent a golden age of sorts for vehicles. Vehicle manufacturers were cranking out high-quality cars left and right, and the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) was especially enjoying exponential growth. Cars weren’t just vehicles, they were a culture and way of life, and that culture had never been more expansive than it was in […]
Off-roading has quickly become one of the most popular amateur sports for automotive enthusiasts. There is nothing quite like taking a vehicle out into the wilderness, challenging yourself and your vehicle’s limits on a rough and often unready trail. Automakers have taken note, with many offering packages, optional equipment, and even purpose-built vehicles for tackling […]
Thanks to decades of engineering and design work from countless developers of technology, hybrid vehicles have come a long way from the slow crawl of the original hybrids on the highways. It hasn’t taken long for automakers to get to the point where virtually every manufacturer has at least one hybrid available within its lineup, […]
Some cars, trucks, and SUVs become so popular on the market that they find their way frequently into movies, television shows, and other forms of pop culture. Sometimes the reverse happens, and a vehicle is featured in a television program, a movie, or some form of pop-culture media and manages to cement its legacy in […]
As someone who writes professionally about the auto industry, I have different kinds of days. On a good day, I get to write about a vehicle I’m vaguely interested in; on a great day, I get to write about a car that I’m really passionate about; and on a fantastic day, I get to write […]
Imagine being a high school or college student in the late 1960s and hanging out with your friends on a Friday night at the local drive-in diner sipping iced Cokes and chowing down tasty cheeseburgers and fries. What would be the subjects of your conversations? We are quite sure that a topic of interest would […]
There are all kinds of sports cars on the market. A lot of them have incredibly exciting performance capabilities and also have very creative, out-of-the-box designs that set them apart from every other car on the road. So, you may see the Subaru WRX and be tempted to pass it by, as it looks like […]
Every generation, a vehicle goes through a number of different changes, alterations, and upgrades. The Nissan Frontier is no exception to this rule, and with the 2022 model, it’s one of the most overhauled renditions of the Frontier’s run on the market. This makes it an easy shoo-in for becoming a big seller at any […]
Any GMC dealer can tell you that this brand is known for offering powerful trucks and SUVs. In fact, let’s just be straightforward – wimpy little cars are not in GMC’s vocabulary. The smallest model that GMC sells is the Terrain, which is still (you guessed it) an SUV. That said, while there are no […]
Despite dealing with unprecedented disruption in the past year, the auto industry has rolled out some impressive new models. We have seen Cadillac introduce the ultimate muscle car with the unexpected CT5-V Blackwing, and we have seen Tesla push EVs to new heights with the unbelievably fast Model S Plaid. But while there were plenty […]
It’s a fairly accurate assumption that everyone knows a Camaro when they see one, especially if you’ve ever caught a few minutes of the Transformers movies. The iconic Camaro re-ignited its spark back into the public eye through the beloved Bumblebee character in the films, and if you think that’s its only claim to fame, […]
It’s been nine years since a brilliant sports car collaboration between Subaru and Toyota first hit the streets, and the second-generation 2022 86 is finally on its way to Toyota dealers across the country. A combination of low power, low frills, and an 8-year run made the previous FRS / BRZ / 86 seem pretty […]
It only took 24 hours for all 350 units of the limited production run to sell out. Just like that, the second generation of the Acura NSX came to an end. Given how popular the first-generation model was, it feels like the second iteration never took off. I’ve literally never seen one in the wild, […]
When it comes to sports cars, most folks think you need to pay a premium for performance. But Toyota has proven this theory wrong again with the all-new 2022 GR 86, arriving at auto dealers in the coming months. The redesigned GR 86 offers you a chance at an exceptional sports car at a price […]
The 1980s was a rough decade. Rocked by an economic recession, new EPA regulations, and a changing consumer base, vehicle manufacturers had to get with the times or suffer the consequences. The result was a whole slew of cringe-worthy cars, plus some classics that shined amongst the muck. Most big vehicle manufacturers had a little […]
