With their bold styling, unbeatable power-to-weight ratio, and performance-minded design, sports cars are unlike any other segment on the market. Most vehicles on the road are built to be well-rounded, offering a mix of performance, comfort, convenience, and efficiency. Still, that formula goes right out of the window when you start pumping the 91 octane. […]
Chevrolet is a well-known name both among auto enthusiasts and the American public at large. The automaker has many iconic nameplates in production today, from the lightning-quick Corvette to the hardworking Silverado. Chevy even lays claim to the longest-running nameplate in the industry with the Suburban, which has been continuously produced for over eight decades. […]
Does history repeat itself? One look at the Lexus IS for sale at your local dealership proves that it can and often does in the automotive industry. We see it in revived nameplates and re-tuned powertrains, from revered American automakers like Ford and Chevrolet to luxury marquees like Lexus and Acura. This cyclical history is […]
It seemed like it was only yesterday when it was announced that RAM would separate itself from the Dodge brand. While brands have joined and been separated throughout history in various businesses, this one was slightly different. It wasn’t because of a corporate merger or hostile takeover but because of a genuine effort to repurpose […]
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 […]
“Iconic: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an icon [a thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere]” – Merriam-Webster Dictionary I try to limit the use of words like “iconic” in my writing. If every brand or model is iconic, none of them are. On the […]
Square isn’t elegant. It isn’t sexy. It’s like a block of granite: tough, hard-edged, a foundation for building things. Boxes are square. Most appliances are square. And once upon a time, trucks were square. In particular, the third-generation 1973-1987 Chevy C/K pickup truck came to be affectionately nicknamed the “square body truck.” Folks also sometimes […]
With roots deeply embedded in the very dawn of the automobile era, Buick has played an instrumental role in the evolution of the industry. Throughout its journey, the company has cemented its reputation not just as a producer of luxury vehicles but as an innovator, a trendsetter, and a testament to American craftsmanship. So, if […]
Rally racing is an art form nearly as old as the automobile itself, dating back to around 1910. From the Pikes Peak hill climb to the long-distance Paris-Dakar rally, the sport challenges drivers’ skills at navigation, endurance driving, and carrying speed over terrain. Over the years, as technologies improved and television brought the sport to […]
Full disclosure: despite certain similarities of beard, I am not, nor have I ever been, the famed 16th-century French astrologer and prognosticator Nostradamus. That being said, I will make a few predictions today about what the future might hold for the Jeep Wrangler, which will most likely not come true, but if they do, then […]
When you think of some of the most iconic cars that have ever hit the market, chances are at least a few of the vehicles that come to mind will be SUVs. Sturdy and strong, SUVs are some of the most capable and useful cars out there. They are a key part of America’s post […]
If a friend has ever told you that they found a Chevy SS at a local used car auction or been giddy about finding an SS at a used Chevy dealership, you might have been confused for a moment because…you weren’t quite sure what an SS was. Every so often in automobile history, a great […]
When it comes to motorcycles, even those who have never thrown a leg over a bike are bound to recognize a few of the industry’s best-selling models. Take the Harley-Davidson Sportster, for example. With over 40,000 units sold in 2020 alone, the iconic bike can easily be found weaving through traffic from coast to coast. […]
For those with a soft spot for the rumble of a classic engine in a ruggedly engineered truck, there’s nothing quite as exhilarating as classic pickups. Beyond the nostalgic memories of your parents’ or grandparents’ pickup trucks, older trucks represent a level of toughness, heart, and grit that testify to an era where simplicity and […]
I love to celebrate a good anniversary, don’t you? It was such a shame that the A90 Supra was released just a hair too late to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first Toyota Celica Supra, introduced in 1979, but at least next year provides the chance to celebrate 45 years of Supra! What was […]
Years ago, I settled in for a movie on the couch and joked about how nice it would be to have movie theater popcorn delivered. You know, the buttery delicious aroma that immediately heightens your senses and puts you in “movie mode” when you walk through the theater doors. I wanted that deliciousness delivered rather […]
It’s been running roughshod on every surface nature could conceive for over 70 years, and soon it’ll be back on American shores. With over 10 million units sold, the Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the most significant vehicles in the history of the world. The first Toyota many markets received was not a Camry […]
Chevy has a time-honored tradition of setting the bar for what performance and style should look like in a high-end pickup truck. Throughout their century-long history, Chevy has provided the public with some of the most iconic vehicles that have ever hit the automotive scene, which is why it is common knowledge that your local […]
It’s not just car enthusiasts that have a spot soft for automobiles. Sometimes an eye-catching car in an iconic film or commercial can really leave its mark on a person and our culture. One iconic brand that has managed to make such a mark is Honda. Cruise by any Honda dealership and take in the […]
Where do I even begin? How does one approach the topic of the Lamborghini Countach, that quintessential icon of 1980s culture, arguably the most ridiculous, eye-catching supercar ever made, the car which continues to define the Lamborghini brand to this day? I feel like Jordan Belfort staring down at the car from atop a brick […]
