As we look back on the new and refreshed models of 2024, there were quite a few options designed to appeal to enthusiasts. The sports car world saw the introduction of models like the Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Nissan Z NISMO, and Chevy Corvette E-Ray, while the lineup of new adventure vehicles included the likes […]
While other forms of motorsports rely on highly specialized race cars that are virtually unusable outside of a track, rally cars must handle a wide range of road conditions and are commonly based on street-going vehicles. In fact, most of them are even street-legal and transit open road sections between the special stages where they […]
When the redesigned 2025 Porsche 911 was unveiled earlier this year, it ruffled some feathers. Like almost every high-end sports car these days (and many cars that are neither high-end nor sporty), the new 911 introduced a hybrid powertrain and dropped the manual transmission. While the result was certainly fast, it was a double slap […]
When it comes to high-performance cars, Lexus is a brand of paradox. Most of the time, it focuses on its bread-and-butter crossovers and sedans, but just when you think the brand has given up on enthusiast cars, your Lexus dealer will have something like the LFA or the RC F, or even the new GX […]
When you’re shopping for a Ford F-150 these days, you have seemingly countless options available. From high-value options like the XL, STX, and XLT to premium trims like the Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum to off-road models like the Tremor, Raptor, and Raptor R, there is an F-150 model for everyone. But it wasn’t always […]
Ford is no stranger to outlandish electric race cars. In 2022, it unveiled an ultra-high-performance version of the Ford Transit EV at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, humbling supercars from Porsche, Ferrari, and McLaren at the British hill climb. The year after that, the improved SuperVan 4.2 made its appearance on the slopes of Pikes […]
BMW has a hard-won reputation for being the most performance-focused of the luxury brands, but these days, it seems to be rapidly losing the plot. Odd aesthetic choices such as the pig snouts on the M3 and M4 can be accepted if the car performs well, but when the M cars start resembling pigs in […]
Today, it seems like automotive engineering is advancing at a breakneck pace. More technology is being introduced every year, and electrification has created entirely new types of vehicles seemingly overnight. However, this isn’t anything new in the automotive world. Looking back to the early 1900s reveals an age in which engineering and design were advancing […]
The Wilbraham Hill Climb dates back to 1908, when some of the earliest cars took on the challenge of being the fastest up Monson Road in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Today, the event is still going strong and has become a celebration of vintage vehicles of all types. The 2024 Wilbraham Hill Climb had 21 entries that […]
Hill climbs are one of the oldest forms of motorsports, dating back virtually to the invention of automobiles. Most enthusiasts have probably heard of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which has run since 1916, but there are even older events across the country that you have probably never heard of. The CarLifeNation team recently […]
The redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma has taken this iconic midsize pickup to all-new heights, especially when it comes to its already-impressive off-road capabilities. In fact, no fewer than five of the eight available trims are performance-focused, catering to a broad spectrum of truck enthusiasts. While the 2023 Tacoma offered the TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, and […]
The moment we have all been waiting for is here: after 15 years on the market, the venerable Toyota 4Runner has finally received a full redesign. Redesigning an icon is never easy, but Toyota knocked this one out of the park. Based on the same TNGA-F body-on-frame platform as the Tundra, Tacoma, and Land Cruiser, […]
Once the odometer finally ticked over the final mile of its recommended break-in period, it was time to finally take CarLifeNation’s new 2024 test car out for a joyride to see what it really feels like with its full capabilities unlocked. Unfortunately, winter has plagued our New England headquarters, so we weren’t able to fully […]
The next-generation Dodge Charger has been officially revealed, and in a surprise announcement, it’s getting a gasoline engine option in addition to an all-electric powertrain. While only the electric Charger Daytona will be available for the 2024 model year, next year we will see the gasoline-powered Charger Sixpack, with the––you guessed it––six-cylinder Hurricane engine under […]
It’s no secret that sedans and hatchbacks are steadily disappearing from the market as more and more drivers turn to SUVs and pickup trucks. If you take a look at the few cars remaining, you will find even fewer sporty models. Manual transmissions are all but gone, and you have to look hard to find […]
Only a handful of the countless new models released every year aspire to be something more than inoffensive transportation. And even out of that small number of new enthusiast models, only a select few truly generate enthusiasm among those who see driving as something more than a tedious everyday activity. From this select group, one […]
As we look back on all the models offered in 2023, there have been dozens of vehicles that have pushed boundaries, offering drivers incredible performance, unbelievable luxury, and unmatched value. Then there are the vehicles that were a complete flop. Some had underwhelming specifications, some were priced too high for what they offered, and some […]
The 2024 Jeep Wrangler was recently unveiled to much fanfare, and while it doesn’t look all that different from the 2023 model to anyone but the most hard-core Jeep fans, it has some pretty significant upgrades underneath the skin. While most buyers are likely entranced by the massive 12.3-inch touchscreen and the new option for […]
Since the launch of the seventh-generation Mustang for 2024, Ford has been rolling out exciting new variants of its classic pony car. Not only was the Mach 1 replaced by the new Dark Horse with its 500 hp Coyote V8, but Ford has also added a veritable stable of dedicated race cars based on the […]
Pony cars and V8 engines go together like ice cream and apple pie. If you don’t have eight cylinders under the hood of your Camaro, Mustang, or Challenger, then get ready for all the withering comments you’ll receive from enthusiasts of American muscle. However, if you look past the preconceptions, you might just be amazed […]
