My parents owned a number of different cars when I was a kid, but the one that left an indelible mark in my young brain was my father’s white 1979 straight-back Camaro with its light-blue interior and roaring V8 engine. There’s a part of my brain where that car will forever live rent-free, and riding […]
There are plenty of reasons that people shop for used vehicles rather than new ones, such as the desire to save money or wanting to skip the depreciation that hits new vehicles. Some drivers just like the idea of keeping a vehicle on the road longer, especially if it’s still in good shape, or simply […]
Automotive adventuring may be far out of sight, but it’s rarely out of mind. Everywhere you look, even in the busiest downtown corridors, our streets are loaded with vehicles derived from intrepid thoroughbred overlanders. The crossover is, after all, a specialized derivative of the SUV. That said, few of the crossovers at your average local […]
Chevrolet history is American history. From creating the first-ever SUV to contributing to World War II efforts in the ’40s, this automotive brand’s contributions to American culture helped to mold our country into what it is today. Being one of the premier automotive brands in America, there is a long and winding story of how […]
General Motors Truck Company, or GMC, has been a force in the American automotive industry since 1912. It all started when General Motors bought the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company and the Reliance Motor Car Company and combined them to create the General Motors Truck Company. During the first half of the 20th century, GMC trucks […]
Whether you’re a lifelong Honda fan, are checking out your first Honda vehicle, or are simply interested in engine technology, you owe it to yourself to understand what has made Honda engineering truly legendary. I’ll be honest: car manufacturers look for any opportunity to brag about their technology and the specs of their vehicles, whether […]
Subaru has been building amazing cars for many years, and the brand’s emphasis on unsurpassed off-road handling has produced some of the most flexible vehicles of the 21st century. Subaru has always built its cars for those with an adventurous spirit. The WRX is one of these high-end performance vehicles and has been proven in […]
Something that we’ve learned about the automotive industry in recent years is that nothing can stay gone forever. With the recent resurrection of the Ford Bronco and the impending rebirth of the DeLorean, it’s more than apparent that what’s old is new again. With the current rumblings about Toyota resurrecting the MR2, it only appears […]
Honda has staked out its place among the leaders in the SUV market. A big part of this success can be attributed to the Honda Pilot, the brand’s entry into the three-row SUV segment. For 2023, you can find an all-new version of the Pilot at your local Honda dealer. This is a more rugged […]
Seeing an SUV on the road in this day and age isn’t exactly a rare occurrence; they’re everywhere and exist in a multitude of different shapes and sizes. From the crossover and subcompact classes to the ones that are powered by electricity alone, variety is the name of the game when it comes to the […]
In November of 2022, a collection of 18 cars was auctioned off by RM Sotheby’s of London. Although 18 vehicles are hardly impressive by the standards of the world’s great car collectors, this was no aggregation of garden-variety classics, muscle cars, and grand tourers; every one of the 18 carried significant clout in the automotive […]
Promotional campaigns run the gamut from corny to bizarre, but in the end, all that matters is that they make an impression. Minor league sports teams have become masters of the craft with novel one-off events that range from celebrating pop culture touchstones, such as Star Wars or Harry Potter-themed nights, to giving fans a […]
American essayist Gerald Early famously said that America will be remembered for baseball, jazz, and the Constitution, but if you ask us, the Ford Mustang must have been a close fourth. Few vehicles have had a bigger impact on pop culture than the original pony car, which has been turning heads and inspiring artists since […]
Commonly referred to as “America’s Sports Car,” the Corvette ranks somewhere between baseball and apple pie in the eyes of V8-loving patriots. The Corvette isn’t just an American icon—it’s also the only two-seat sports car still produced in the good old U-S-of-A, delivering true American muscle to thrill-seeking drivers. Built exclusively in Bowling Green, Kentucky—also […]
Monza, Spa, Monaco. These names are music to the ears of any gearhead, conjuring images of tight chicanes, hairpin turns, and long straights suffused with the nose-tingling scent of high-octane fuel. These famous racetracks are among the world’s most iconic; monuments to the world of motorsport that, for at least one weekend every year, become […]
The American automotive industry saw the burgeoning popularity of muscle cars in the 1960s, with models like the Pontiac GTO leaving everyone stunned with its debut in 1964. Pontiac delivered the unimaginable with the GTO: a lightweight muscle car with a 389 cubic inch V8 engine capable of producing 348 hp. A revolution ensued, with […]
In the United States, few dealers have made quite a name for themselves in the way that Cadillac has. Since the dawn of the 1900s, Cadillac has set itself apart as one of the leading producers of luxury vehicles, carving its own path with bold innovation and unmatched style and class. Cadillac has been American […]
Few vehicles can match the legendary status of the Ford Bronco. The iconic SUV is one of the most recognizable vehicles to ever roll off an American assembly line, with the original version sporting a boxy, two-tone design that made the Bronco an instant classic upon its debut in 1965. Originally hitting the streets as […]
Supply and demand are the basis of consumerism, but what happens when that supply is deficient? Over the last few years, we’ve seen this firsthand, but it’s not a new concept. Many people are willing to pay more for something if there are limited quantities or if it’s unique or exclusive. Online retailers capitalize on […]
Virtually any list of the greatest sports cars of all time includes at least one Ferrari. The marque is one of the strongest brand names in the world, earning its recognition through racing excellence and a sports car division that exists solely to support said excellence; it’s requisite for such a brand to be a […]
