The mainstream automotive industry has long been focused on mass production: producing as many vehicles as possible in an effort to meet the needs of the average consumer and keep costs down through economies of scale. But when satisfying everyone and keeping prices low are no longer driving factors, it opens up the door to […]
The air is filled with exhaust, and your ears are dazzled by the rumbling of engines. The adrenaline of everyone around you is palpable. In a few minutes, your senses will overwhelm you as some of the fastest cars launch from idle, testing their limits and honing their capabilities against one another to see who […]
You take a deep breath as you climb out of your current whip and slam the door. Maybe this is your first time here, although research suggests it probably isn’t, but either way, you know you’re in for a memorable experience when you walk through the entrance of your local Subaru dealer. “Hello!” a voice […]
Nissan is among the largest Japanese car brands in Canada, selling a wide range of cars, trucks, and SUVs, but older drivers will remember that Nissan wasn’t always known by that name. Instead of visiting a Nissan dealership to find popular models from the Micra to the Maxima, you would head over to your local […]
Sport utility vehicles have been around for as long as we can remember, and as their popularity is at an all-time high, it just makes sense that drivers are intrigued by their origins. For many, owning a piece of history, in the form of an automobile, is always exciting, and if you’ve ever found yourself […]
When it comes to cars, model names are often just a lot of hot air—something Volkswagen knows better than most. A vehicle’s name can go a long way toward helping it to carve out its identity, but too often brands opt for whatever they think sounds the most modern, sleek, or imposing. Some manufacturers know […]
Anyone familiar with the GMC brand is certainly aware of the term “Denali.” Named for the highest peak in North America, this top trim for a variety of GMC vehicles is synonymous with the height of luxury, performance, and refinement. If you’ve ever visited a GMC dealer, you’ve more than likely laid eyes upon a […]
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 […]
They’ve been around since 1935. They functionally owned Le Mans for nearly a decade and crafted what is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cars of all time before slipping into obscurity due to ineffective state-sponsored management. Their return to private independence in the early 1980s is a glowing capitalist success story, with […]
BMW is a brand that has reinvented itself several times in its century-long history. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer, BMW began producing motorcycles after the Treaty of Versailles ended German aircraft production—eventually entering the world of luxury automobiles in the late 1920s. The devastation that followed WWII all but destroyed the company, but BMW […]
BMW has been producing engines since 1916, and the company built its first motorcycle in 1922. The company grew into producing automobiles in 1928, but then the World Wars interrupted production until the 1950s. It would be 1952 when BMW began automobile production again, but it rallied with the manufacture of a high-quality luxury car […]
What do cruise control, four-wheel antilock brakes, high-compression engines, and key-start ignition have to do with each other? They were all introduced by Chrysler. At a time when America’s major automakers stuck with the status quo, Chrysler positioned itself at the helm of innovation and proudly adopted new technology like cruise control and antilock brakes. […]
These days, Chevy trucks are among the most powerful, reliable, and beloved pickups on the road; while the modern Chevy Silverado pickup might only go back about two decades, the history of Chevy trucks reaches back over 100 years. While you’re certainly not going to find a 1918 One-Ton pickup at your local used Chevy […]
There’s something about classic cars that just gets the heart of enthusiasts pumping like nothing else. The rounded curvature of the body, the sharp points on the tail-fins, the smiling-faced grilles, and wide-eyed headlights… all of it comes together to remind car aficionados what made the Tri-Five cars and trucks from Chevrolet between 1955 and […]
Sport utility vehicles have been around for decades, and some have even become household names. From the rough and tough Bronco to the luxurious Escalade, many of these models have stood the test of time. Evolving over the years, today’s modern SUVs are almost unrecognizable compared to their predecessors. So, if you want to get […]
Jeep’s lineup has expanded from highly capable utility vehicles to modern SUVs that exceed the needs and desires of even the pickiest car-buyer. Today’s creations are marvels of engineering. Aerodynamic design and creature comforts have displaced the rugged and utilitarian look that is the hallmark of this all-American classic. Instead of a complete makeover, Jeep […]
If you have ever driven a Chevrolet, or have ever stepped onto a Chevy dealership, you may have asked yourself at least once: ‘what is the history of Chevy?’ It is difficult to imagine a manufacturer as large and widely celebrated as Chevy ever having a humble beginning. From impressive rides like the utility champion […]
