When it comes to Tesla, the brand is new and exciting. For many owners or Tesla fans, the cars already have so much to offer. But wait – there’s more! Tesla cars have a lot of hidden features that most owners don’t even know about. While some are useful, others are just plain cool. Parking …
The popularity of plug-in electric vehicles has been increasing for the past decade, and as it does more manufacturers have begun to try and throw their own versions into the ring. Companies like BMW and Audi have successfully introduced hybrids into their line-ups, while some companies like Tesla offer only hybrid or fully-electric options altogether. …
Amongst all the crazy grocery stores and panic shopping, your mind has probably been more focused on finding milk and toilet paper than it has been when it comes to making larger purchasing decisions. As we settle into our mostly home-bound lives for an unknown amount of time, we have started to take more advantage …
Netflix’s newest talk-of-the-town series features some exotic animals and some exotic-looking people. While you may get distracted by the cute tiger cubs and the overall ridiculous nature of the show, you may have also noted some pretty cool vehicles along the way. Kandi Coco The name Kandi Coco sounds more like it is referring to …
You can probably list tens of cars that you see on your daily commute. Common cars, such as Honda Civics, Toyota Camrys, and Nissan Altimas run the streets and you can count on your hands and feet how many you see each time you leave your house. While it probably doesn’t warrant much thought, you …
Amongst all of the chaos and stay-at-home orders, people have found themselves in a new state of mind. In the state of Florida at least, residents can leave their homes for any number of essential activities, including activities such as hiking, camping, fishing and going for a drive. While many people are going stir-crazy stuck …
The Volkswagen Beetle has had a long run…81 years to be exact. Produced from 1938 to 2019 Volkswagen produced over 23 million Beetles and maintained it’s iconic styling and design. The Beetle’s long lineage and the heritage it holds are part of what makes the car so charming and hold some appeal for many owners …
The return of the iconic Toyota Supra has been long-awaited by tuners and Fast and Furious fanatics for several years, but does the final product live up to the hype? After all, Toyota did have a lot of pressure to live up to… Japanese Domestic Market The charm of the original Toyota Supra and the …
The Italian car manufacturer Fiat is known greatly for the popular 500 and 124 Spyder sports cars, both offering a small and unique design that Fiat owners have come to know and love. The Fiat Multipla, on the other hand, is a weird and awkwardly designed multi-purpose vehicle, and you’d be lucky to proclaim you’ve …
When it comes to buying a new car, color is a big choice that people make. Along with different trim options, a car’s color makes a statement, and while you may opt for a more standard color such as black or white, there are some colors out there that are so beautiful they are definitely …
When it comes to luxury SUVs, GMC certainly got it right. Modestly priced and with a lot to offer, the GMC lineup can be hard to pick from. The manufacturer’s two finest SUVs of the year, the Acadia and the Terrain may have a lot in common, but they also have some major differences that …
Outside of the classic-car-collector hobbies, many people appreciate the quirks and features offered with today’s modern cars. The availability of technology has made cars safer and given owners a lot of features we love to use, but that doesn’t mean some of them aren’t actually annoying. In fact, some new car features give us such …
Mini Coopers are known for their compact and sporty styling, and fun features. Whether you currently own a Mini Cooper or are looking to buy one, there are some pretty interesting quarks and features most owners never know about. Trick Start While some Mini Coopers have comfort access – meaning the key recognizes it’s a …
From the time we are young and learning to drive our first cars, we hear tips, tricks and ‘hacks’ on everything from saving gas to maintenance. Some of the information we get is useful and really makes a difference in our driving experience or the way our cars perform, but some are just total myths. …
Technology and styling of cars has been changing and adapting with each and every generation. Fads, necessities and cool features have grown throughout the years, but some have become obsolete and have no place in modern cars. Whatever the reason, there are some older features that used to be highly desirable in cars that we …
When people talk about cars, they describe them as an ‘investment’ but the word itself isn’t an appropriate description of most peoples’ car-buying habits. In order to be considered an investment, you would essentially have to buy cars that would sell later for a higher price, or a car that you could make money off …
BMW recently admitted that this year would be the end of the production of their flagship plug-in supercar, the I8. While we are sad to see it go, we are interested in seeing how having the end in sight will affect the car’s value,. More importantly, we want to see if it will become something …
If you find yourself – for whatever reason – not revving up your car every day or taking it for a spin around town, you may not think twice about general maintenance like oil changes or tire rotations. In fact, you might just think your trusty steel-steed is sitting patiently in the garage awaiting your …
As consumers, we find ourselves constantly searching for the ‘next best thing’, whether it be a cell phone, gadget or car. While a new iPhone may set you back a thousand dollars, a new car is a substantially larger purchase. You want to know you’re getting exactly what you need and want for a price …
The car you pick for your daily commute doesn’t have to be a high-end, expensive luxury car just to be enjoyable. In fact, starting at a very modest price of $16,720 is the simple and practical Chevy Sonic. Practicality This year’s Sonic offers one drivetrain option across all of the available models: a 1.4L turbocharged …
Finding the third-row seating SUV of your dreams always seems a lot harder than you originally think it to be. While there are so many benefits to having a 7 – 8 seat SUV, besides the obvious that you can fit more passengers, the Chevy Traverse isn’t the one you should buy. Major Safety Recalls …
Apparently, not all luxury sedans are created equally. In fact, the Maserati Ghibli has a price range on par with a BMW 550i or an Audi A7 but lacks any of the luxury, space or styling of other luxury sedans in its class. Technology and Features For a measly $40,000 you can own a used …
When it comes to daily driving a car, there is a lot you want out of it. You want space, practicality and sometimes you even want something a little sporty. The Audi A7 has all of this to offer and more, and the market for used ones can drop as low as $25,000 for ones …
Luxury cars are known for containing the highest-end technology and design available on the market. While a lot of features make sense and have even become expected of owning a luxury car, some manufacturers go above and beyond. These cars have some impressive and downright ridiculous features – not that we wouldn’t mind having a …
Chevrolet has been promising the addition of a mid-engine Corvette to it’s a long line of Corvettes, and 2020 is the year. Moving from a traditionally front-engine set up to a mid-engine set up was a controversial departure from a long lineage of Corvettes. The choice has not been without some push-back, but whether you …
Modern-day cars have what seems like an endless amount of features to make your drive safer, more comfortable, and sometimes even just more fun. There are some features that are offered that sound way cooler than they actually turn out to be, and some of them are actually quite useless. Voice Control I’m not here …
You may have heard the phrase “regenerative braking” in the context of hybrid or electric vehicles, but when it is explained the concept seems overly simplified. In a traditional car, the braking system uses drum brakes or disk brakes with brake pads to slow the car. The mechanisms are simple but wear easily and need …
Over the past few weeks, it seems like the world is out of control. You may have been directly affected by the Coronavirus pandemic or you may not have, but one warning has been clear: social distancing is critical. During your weekly routine, there is one place you probably visit at least once a week, …
Some cars always stick out in your mind: your favorite car, your dream car, your first car, but for me, it’s the worst car that we ever owned. Don’t get me wrong, I loved this car with my whole heart, but man did it do me dirty. The BMW 328i is notoriously riddled with problems …
If you’re looking to buy a new SUV, the Volvo brand may not have crossed your mind – but it totally should have. In fact, the 2020 Volvo XC90 is an incredibly underrated luxury SUV that should be on your list of cars to test drive. The Volvo XC90 is a 6 to 7 seat …
As technology has progressed in the world around us, there is no surprise that car’s become more advanced, and cooler than ever. Less than two decades ago we were shuffling through our CD albums trying to pick out our favorite Eagles track as we cruised down the road, and now we simply sit in our …
Over decades of design and production, BMW has become well known for its luxury sports cars, sedans and SUVs. They have, on occasion, given us a car that is so bizarre and unlike anything we would be expecting from them. The BMW Isetta is one of those cars. A small, toylike design The BMW Isetta …
It’s rare to see the brand’s more popular sports cars, but chances are you’ve never seen Aston Martin’s One-77. In fact, Aston Martin only produced 77 of them ever, as the name might suggest. 77, in the entire world that is, not just the North American market. The One-77 made it’s official, full debut at …
Long gone is the age of purely practical SUVs as we enter into a car world where you can have your cake of luxury and high-end SUVs, and eat those offroad trails too. Lexus RX 350 Available with adaptive variable suspension and all-wheel drive options, you could totally take this luxury SUV off-roading, but with …
Sometimes the worst part of running a mundane errand revolves around the time you spend getting to wherever it is you need to go. Sitting in traffic, stop light after stop light or making your way down the highway can be a total drag on your day. Whether you drive 10 minutes a day or …
The BMW 3 Series are an affordable entry-level (but not the bottom of the barrel) car to introduce drivers to the BMW brand or to keep current BMW owners happy. The 328i is a popular model produced over several generations, and many owners seem to really love them. You may expect the cost of maintaining …
If you’re a fan of classic cars, you probably think “they just don’t build cars like they used to” and you don’t mean that in a positive way. You’d be correct in saying that car manufacturers are going about building cars in whole new ways, using new materials and new technology. Classic car enthusiasts often …
It’s American Muscle. It’s a well-beloved Dodge supercar. It’s got a reputation for being a ‘widow maker’. The Dodge Viper might actually kill you. The Dodge Viper Weighed down by a monstrous 8.0L to 8.4L V10 motor, this loved American-made supercar provides a terrifying amount of power. The SRT V10 motor, also found in some …
To many, there are few joys as invigorating and relaxing as driving with the top down on a beautiful day or night. Convertibles are a well-loved choice for regular drivers and car enthusiasts alike. While we try to grasp the same experience by rolling the windows down and cranking back the sunroof, there really isn’t …
Volkswagen is well known for its classic and new age Beetles, Jettas and Buses, but there is one VW car that seems to have been forgotten by many: the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. If you were alive in the 60s and 70s, a light may have just gone off in your head. You’re probably thinking “I …
You may have a leased car that you’d love to make more stylized, or have a fleeting fancy for new and bold colors that you just aren’t ready to commit to. Whatever the reason, you want to change the color of your car, without the added stress and cost of having to have it repainted. …
Sitting in traffic or zooming down the highway, sometimes the unfortunate happens: a dreaded car crash. Many new cars, such as BMW and Audi, reflect on mechanical issues of the past to create systems that ensure the driver and passengers’ safety, as well as ensure the vehicle is as uncompromised as possible. Fuel Shutoff Gasoline …
No matter if you drive your car on the weekends or as part of your daily commute, there is one cost that seems to add up quicker than any other: gas. We can’t drive without it, and sometimes the five minutes it takes to stop at the local Circle K to refill your tank seems …
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a race unlike any other, featuring some of what are considered the best sports cars in the world. It is known to host cars from many different manufacturers, such as Ferrari, Porsche, Alfa Romeo, Bentley, and many others. What you may find surprising is that Nissan also designed …
The habitual notion of pumping gas into your car is so common and mundane we typically continue to do so without thinking. If you have ever found yourself staring at those big numbers plastered to the buttons of the pump or wondering why it seems to costs so much more just to buy certain kinds …
High-end sports cars and supercars typically have at least one thing in common: they are almost always mid-engine. Porsche, Ferrari, and Lotus must have some reason for consistently engineering cars to have this platform, but few people really understand why mid-engine cars have such superior handling and performance in comparison to front-engine platforms. A car …
When it comes to speeding, most of us imaging going 10mpg over the speed limit, making a zippy acceleration from a red light or cruising down the interstate going over 90mph. Very few times in our life does an average driver imagine going over 100mph, but what about 200mph? How about 300mph? These hypercars push …
This month, Koenigsegg seemed to come out of the blue with their release of the all-new hybrid Gemera. With the release of the Jesko tailgating in our rearview mirror, few people had any idea that Christian Von Koenigsegg would be blessing us with yet another masterpiece. As I watched the videos and read all of …
Lightweight, exotic, and rare. These are characteristics that describe two strikingly similar, yet very different cars. The Alfa Romeo 4C and Lotus Elise have long been accepted as direct competitors for one another, after all, these cars have little in common with almost any other car on the street. But how similar is the 4C …
When it comes to driving an exotic car, you might think of weekend outings or driving down the coast somewhere. Very rarely do people consider an exotic car when it comes to their daily vehicle of choice. That’s not always the case for drivers who have a need for speed or just like to make …
