If you’ve been considering an upgrade in your driving life––to, say, a high-performance sports car––you won’t have to hold out too much longer. The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla is about to motor into the U.S., and it’s an impressive performer. Originally scheduled to be a 2022 model release, the GR Corolla’s production was held up, […]
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Which BMW Roadster Is Better? The Z4 or the Supra?
We’ve all heard the jokes about the “Zupra,” and there are few car enthusiasts left who don’t know that the new Toyota Supra is really a BMW Z4 at its heart. Rather than rehash the debate over whether the A90 is a “real” Supra, it might be worth embracing the controversy and asking which of […]
The Hottest Nissan Cars You Can’t Drive in the US
There are some wacky driving laws in the United States. For example, in Little Rock, Arkansas, it’s illegal to honk your horn after 9 PM at a site that serves cold drinks or sandwiches. Drivers in Oklahoma are legally encouraged to tether their vehicles when parked outside public buildings. Massachusetts forbids drivers to go anywhere […]
Over a Decade of Excellence: How the Nissan Leaf Changed the EV
If we were to take a bird’s eye view of the automotive industry as a whole and examine it year by year, we would bear witness to a timeline with many peaks and valleys. We would also take notice of trends coming and going and new technologies appearing and becoming a part of the industry. […]
Redeeming the Ford Edsel: Too Good for Its Generation
When you visit your local Ford dealer, you’re certainly not going to find the subject of this article on display. You won’t find the Ford Edsel for sale anywhere else, unless you search far and wide, attending a wide variety of car auctions across all fifty states. Even then, you MIGHT find one out there […]
NASCAR is Poised to Deliver the Ultimate Race Car in 2023
On March 17, 2022, a panel consisting of Steve Phelps, Jim France, Rick Hendrick, Jim Campbell, Stu Grant, Pierre Fillon, and John Doonan made a remarkable announcement at Sebring: NASCAR had established a plan to make a return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023, 47 years after American stock cars last thundered […]
8 Performance Mods to Improve Your Mk7 Golf GTI
Volkswagen is leaving the Mk7 generation of vehicles behind for the Mk8 lineup, but that doesn’t mean the story of the Mk7 instantly stops. If you just grabbed yourself an Mk7 Golf GTI from a local VW car dealership—and are already itching to turn it into a performance beast, there are some basic performance mods […]
Five Cars That Look Nothing Like They Used To
Some vehicle nameplates have stayed true to form over the decades; sure, they’ll get updates and refreshes with redesigns for new generations, but at their heart, they remain the same. A Camaro from 30 years ago looks different from one from last year and has different options and features, but you could still look at […]
Top 10 Hybrids of All Time
To us, hybrids arrived on the scene with the Prius in the early 2000s; at least that’s what many drivers believe. The truth is, hybrids have been around for far longer than you may realize, with the first hybrid dating back to the late 1800s! The Prius was the vehicle that seemingly opened up the […]
Performance on a Budget: Subaru and Toyota Hit the Racetrack
To the uninitiated, a Subaru dealer may seem like an odd place to shop for a sports car. Isn’t Subaru the expert on all-weather SUVs? You can pay $30k or so for a safe and satisfying family SUV, right? So then why does Subaru offer a surprisingly capable sports car, one reminiscent of the golden […]
Honoring the Past and Present with the 2022 Ford Mustang
The humble origins of the second most iconic Ford are a far cry from the loaded, premium, engine roaring monsters blitzing down the roads today. And for a company that’s sworn off car production, the list of options for the 2022 Ford Mustang almost makes up for any misgivings we have about the Blue Oval […]
Does the Mazda MX-5 Miata Have a Future?
Modern sports cars have been getting faster, a lot faster. Speed is an easy metric to measure, and modern engineering is delivering more powerful engines than ever before, creating an arms race that makes the days of classic muscle cars look like a friendly competition. Affordable pony cars like the Ford Mustang GT and Chevy […]
The 2022 Shelby Mustang GT500KR Carries On A Proud Tradition of Excess
“Anything worth doing is worth doing in excess.” Those are the words of American auto racer, designer, and entrepreneur Carroll Shelby, and one look at the 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500KR tells you this man knew what he was talking about. As a souped-up version of an already overpowered high-performance vehicle, the new KR, or “King […]
A History of the Chevy Malibu: From Muscle Car to Economical Option
Chevrolet has a long history of beloved vehicles. Each of them weaves to represent a tapestry of American automotive history. Here, in the new millennium, certain Chevy models such as the 2022 Corvette need little-to-no introduction. The 2022 Chevy Malibu, though, may be a different story. Who bothers to remember what came before this car, […]
Kia Stinger Reinvigorates Performance Sedans
For performance enthusiasts, there’s no shortage of different vehicles to choose from when looking at speedy coupes and convertibles. If you’re looking for an impressive, high-performance sedan, on the other hand, your options are much more limited. Anyone looking for a four-door with a bold engine, stunning performance, and a startlingly luxurious interior should head […]
How Camaro Body Styles Have Changed Over Generations
When Chevy first introduced the Camaro in 1966, it attempted to catch up to the wildly galloping Ford Mustang. Being born of the muscle car fever of the time, a Camaro seen on a Cummings Chevy dealer lot in that first year of its production had a strong character, but it also had graceful lines […]
“I’m Ready for My Close Up, Mr. Toyota”—Supras on the Big Screen
Whether it’s sitting on the lot at your local Toyota dealership or starring alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest names on the silver screen, the Toyota Supra is hard to miss. Automakers have always had something of a symbiotic relationship with Hollywood. Movies need cars, and cars need the free advertising that comes along with a […]
Revisiting Nostalgia for the Triple White Fox Mustang with the New Ice White Edition
Ford is unleashing a new special edition Mustang into the wild for 2022, and the Blue Oval says it’s inspired by the Triple White Fox edition from 1993. White-on-white is the theme of the 2022 Ice White Edition Coupe, which will be available for the EcoBoost Premium and GT Premium models. Though Ford is taking […]
The Subaru BRZ Is a Practical Choice
There are several reasons why the Subaru BRZ is one of the best sports cars on the market. Not only is it a thrill to drive, but it also won’t wreck your bank account. But just because it is affordable, it does not mean it isn’t a lower quality car; in fact, just the opposite […]
10 of the 2022 Nissan Altima’s Best Comfort & Convenience Features
If you’re looking for a midsize sedan, chances are you’re going to be traveling a lot. While SUVs are becoming more and more popular, the midsize sedan still carries its own unique perks—it’s more fuel-efficient and easier to navigate. The midsize sedan is also smaller than the SUV, meaning more financial room for standard tech […]