There was a time, not so long ago, when the lines were clearly defined between supercars and ‘normal’ cars. Models like the Mustang and Camaro fell squarely in the ‘normal’ niche: sportscars, yes, but somewhat affordable. Legends like Lamborghini and Ferrari enjoyed their own majestic realm — that of the supercar — where money was no object and practicality …
Do you drive an old car model? Well, then it’s likely that your vehicle doesn’t have the latest and advanced automotive technology features that come with today’s models. Over the years, in-vehicle technology has transformed a lot, and newer models of cars have features that older models lack. As a result, old cars’ owners have moved toward …
Mark Cuban always has a lot to say when it comes to finances. What does he suggest when it comes time to buy a car?
BMW is introducing inductive charging through a new pilot program for its 530e iPerformance. Starting in Europe, BMW will then move on to other markets like the U.S. with the car from its EV 5-series. It’s a year later than originally planned, but BMW is finally ready to lead the way with its inductive charging system. …
Have you ever been car shopping and found the perfect car, only to find out it has a manual transmission? It seems that the majority of people in the United States do not know how to drive a stick shift these days. Honestly, if you’ve never had anyone take the time to teach you to drive a car with …
Certain cars have developed a stereotype over the years. Some good and some bad. One thing’s for sure, these 4 are down right hilarious.
Kylie Jenner’s car collection is enough to any car enthusiast jealous. Which cars in her fleet are the most impressive?
If you’re looking for a trendy way to buy your next car Auto Trader offers up a car vending machine. That’s right! Even better, if you have a Smartphone you can pay for your new car right at the vending machine and drive it home. Many Questions For us, it raises more questions than it …
What is it about electric cars that scares people enough that only two-percent of all cars sold are EVs? Those who purchase them rave about the cost saving satisfaction and saving the environment, too. Though they seem like appliances to enthusiasts, they have shown themselves to be performance minded. All you need to look at …
Flat tires can be dangerous for various reasons. It can make you late for an important meeting, leave you stranded in a bad part of town, or cause a wreck while you are on the highway. While some problems can be put off until the next payday, like changing the oil, a low tire needs to be addressed as soon …
What will Nissan do about their 370Z and GTR performance cars? Will enthusiasts ever see another performance car out of Nissan? Will the GTR slowly shuffle off into the graveyard of cars sold way past their prime? Will it sell for so long Nissan will market it as a new car that’s so old it’s …
Care by Volvo is a service provided by Volvo Cars USA that allows you to lease certain Volvo cars monthly with insurance and maintenance included, with a 15,000-mile-per-year cap for two years. After 12 months you can switch to a different Volvo. With a $500 deposit, monthly payments average between $700-800 for the two years …
Getting a driver’s license is an exciting time. The new driver has gained a measure of freedom and gets to pick out that first, special vehicle. It’s important to make good choices when selecting your first vehicle. Some vehicles have too much power for a new driver. Some vehicles need a bit more road experience than a …
As much as you and your dog appreciate taking long drives together, you shouldn’t drive with your dogs until you know this info.
As station wagons in the US are canceled one by one leaving so few you can count them on one hand, Audi sends us a love letter in the form of the 2020 RS6 Avant. This hauler looks nas. Volkswagen just killed its last two Golf wagons. We see the Buick TourX wagon barely hanging …
When choosing a car seat, parents often prioritize the comfort and safety of their child into their final decision. How the car seat will fit in their vehicle is an afterthought. It can be frustrating to pay upwards of $100 for a well-reviewed car seat only to find that it can’t be secured properly in …
Back in the ’90s, luxury SUVs weren’t common. Only the 1998 Lincoln Navigator gave families an elegant ride while cruising suburban streets.
Alex Rodriguez needed to get Jennifer Lopez the perfect gift for her birthday. Which automaker was good enough for the star?
Porsche is no stranger to accolades and the company just added another notch to its belt. What makes Porsche the best luxury brand?
Car maintenance is a necessary evil. Without it cars wouldn’t last nearly as long, but how can you be sure you aren’t getting ripped off?
If you can’t keep up with all of the new auto startups centered around electric vehicles, you may want to stop reading because here’s another one. The latest electric kid on the block is Drako Motors. Their car is a four-motor electric monster built around the bones of the Fisker Karma. Remember Fisker? That was …
If the Toyota Land Cruiser was killed tomorrow, would anyone know? Would anyone care? It depends on who you hang around with. Rumors abound that the Land Cruiser will be discontinued in 2021. As less than 3,000 are sold annually, those circulating the rumors seem to be the only ones who care, and they are …
While Lincoln has been coy about its plans for future Continentals, the assembly plant news announced today by parent company Ford signals the end of Continental production–at least in the US. From Automotive News comes word that Ford plans on building two midsize electric crossovers at its Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan. The crossovers …
All wrapped up for you in a neat bow are all of the cars we say “goodbye” to in 2019. These cars—and they’re all cars with the exception of two Lincoln crossovers that are being renamed for 2020—won’t be back in 2020. A couple might show up down the road, but for almost all of …
Some automakers are designing more SUVs, while others, like Honda, are cutting back on the production of other car body types like sedans.
Not again! Volkswagen, what are you doing? Stop it already! Just when you thought Volkswagen’s “Dieselgate” emissions debacle was behind it, a German court today revealed that VW’s “fix” for the diesel cheating devices contains another cheat device. We can’t make this up. In a court hearing in Dusseldorf, Germany, the district court there has revealed …
Today, however, the average age of vehicles on the road has hit an all-time high, and it is expected to keep growing in 2020.
Kawhi Leonard has a reputation for being a humble NBA star. So it’s no surprise that the NBA champ still owns his high school car.
The Netflix show ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’ just recently released its eleventh season and car enthusiasts everywhere are thrilled.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent a cease-and-desist letter last year to Tesla about “misleading statements” about the safety rating of the company’s Model 3 sedan. It started with a blog post Agency lawyers cited a Tesla blog post published on October 7, 2018. In the post, Tesla claimed the NHTSA tests demonstrated …
It was 2009 when the Karma was slated to hit the automotive markets. Instead, a flurry of hardware issues including the electrical system, and a decision to swap out the motor would push Fisker Automotive into bankruptcy and delay the release of the premium plug-in hybrid electric sports sedan until 2011. Within those two years, Karma was …
Hydrogen combustion motors aren’t a new idea. Back in the early 1800s, hydrogen was the fuel of choice because gasoline was too unstable to use. Everything changed when engineers added carburetors to the petroleum engines, a raw form of the fuel injection we’re familiar with today. Gasoline became safer to use since they could now …
Bentley is latest automaker to try to become more environmentally friendly. The company announced a new program that has everyone buzzing.
The Pebble Beach Concours is quite the place for exotic car announcements and 2019 was no exception. McLaren has ambitious plans to launch 18 new models between now and 2025 based on its “Track25” business plan. At a private gathering, McLaren CEO Mike Flewett announced a new addition to the Ultimate Series McLaren entering production …
Ever since Chevrolet announced their intention to manufacture a mid-engine Corvette, fans have clamored for more information. The slightest rumor about the vehicle sends ripples of excitement through the internet’s automotive community, so Roadshow’s report that the mid-engine Corvette reveal nearly broke Chevrolet’s website surprised no one. The reveal As July 18, 2019 approached, Corvette …
You may have heard of the term ceramic coating as it relates to cars but you don’t know a lot about it. Ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that is applied to the exteriors of cars, and the coating serves as bonding for the car’s regular exterior paint. The good thing about ceramic coating is …
When it comes to your car’s safety features, airbags are one of the most important. But which type of airbag isn’t actually effective?
The average American drives more than 13,000 miles each year commuting, traveling, and adventuring. Decade-old vehicles, however, hold an average of 11,987 miles per year. But some cars are better designed for longevity and reliability than others and are driven for many more miles than the average. The people at iSeeCars.com analyzed more than 2.3 …
When it comes to tuning cars, few companies do it better than Ruf Automobile. Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire recently had the chance to test drive a Ruf RTurbo, which is a unique sports car that’s based on the 996 generation of the Porsche 911. Here’s a little background on why the RTurbo is …
There are many reasons why an automaker issues a recall. It could be a common problem such as faulty brakes or defective airbags. On the other hand, there have also been some extremely creepy cases like when Toyota Camrys were recalled due to a spider infestation. The eight-legged creatures had made themselves a home in …
iSeeCars just released its study of the most-driven cars in 2019. Some of the trends that it mentioned aren’t unusual, such as SUVs being the most popular car body type. Indeed, all of the most-driven vehicles in urban areas were SUVs. Before you take the study’s findings as gospel though, do note that iSeeCars stated …
At the 2009 Hungarian GP, Lewis Hamilton debuted the Mercedes-AMG Hybrid F1 car, featuring the all-new Kinetic Energy Recovery System hybrid power source. Check out this video below to see how the technology has evolved over the last ten years to help Mercedes become the premier manufacturer of performance hybrid vehicles. The Original Hybrid Drive …
What would you think the average age of a muscle car buyer is? 40? 60? 75? He or she would need to have the bread to purchase it in the first place, right? Or at least be able to get a loan—which these days is anyone with a pulse. So maybe money isn’t a factor? …
After the big publicity push behind the auction of the “first” Porsche ever built, the Type 64, slated for this past weekend in Pebble Beach, the auction turned into a nightmare for auctioneers RM Sotheby. With a reserve that many thought was $30 million, the auction was started at $10 million. It quickly escalated to …
Ford has been a source of allegations and controversy in recent years. The automaker even agreed to settle one lawsuit out of court.
Hyundai’s new deal with Lyft is designed to help the rideshare company after it has struggled to compete with Uber. How will it affect customers?
There’s no doubt about it, Americans drive a lot. But what vehicles have the most miles put on them per year?
Football season is almost here, which means it’s time to tailgate. Having the right vehicle for the tailgate makes all the difference.
Every year MotorTrend hands out its awards that highlight the best vehicles of that year. What factors go into the awards each year?
If you’re into old cars and fancied doing a project someday but were turned off by what you think it takes in both ability and cha-cha, you should watch this Icon vid at the bottom of the post. Really. There was a time when something old was not considered used up. If it was an …
