Jordon Shultz

For years, the Pontiac Aztek has been the butt of many jokes in the automotive press. Often recognized as a top contender for the “ugliest car award,” General Motors is unceremoniously credited with creating the eyesore of the new millennium. With exterior styling resembling a Toyota Prius on PEDs, the Aztek donned a face that …

It’s true—every car enthusiast has a favorite sleeper car or sleeper SUV.  The arrest-me-red Chevrolet Camaros and grabber blue Ford Mustangs may bring in the hardware at car shows, but their reputation certainly precedes them. They’re not particularly rare, unique, or unsuspecting. Their aggressive styling oozes the aura of speed and performance. Everybody knows these …

Do you remember that classic western folk song your mother used to sing to you as a child about the western frontier? Home, home on the range, Where the ZR2 Bison can play, Where seldom is seen, but an off-road machine, And the Bison can rock crawl all day. If I close my eyes, I …

By the time the Pontiac GTO arrived stateside in 2004, the Holden Monaro was already a long-standing legend from the land down under. Though Pontiac’s tribal arrowhead badge replaced the Holden lion, the GTO remained largely unchanged from the popular Monaro. The two cars shared the same world-class chassis and upscale interior styling that were …

Since its introduction, the Hyundai Sonata has been a fierce competitor in the midsize sedan market. Known for its styling, reliability, and affordable MSRP, the new eighth generation Sonata now more than ever is giving the folks over at Toyota and Honda a valid reason to look over their shoulder. Once grouped with the Camry, …

Ford Motor Company is back at its dirty tactics—breaking hearts and playing favorites. It may have been more than three decades ago, but yes, we’re still jealous of the Sierra RS Cosworth that never made it to our shores. With each new model debut, it’s becoming increasingly more apparent that Ford of Europe has always …

With stellar offerings like the Focus RS, Shelby GT350, and F-150 Raptor, Ford Performance consistently rolls out some of the most exhilarating production vehicles on the market each year. In a class of their own, the Ford Performance moniker is reserved only for the elite. The team is known for its enthusiast offerings designed with …

Throughout automotive history, pony cars and V8 engines have been a synonymous pairing for enthusiasts. The mere mention of fitting America’s most popular performance cars with another powertrain was met with ridicule and laughter. Sure, V6 powered Ford Mustangs and Chevrolet Camaros have been available for decades. But for the most part, owners who purchased …

After a 28-year absence, the world’s most iconic sport truck is making its return to the GMC lineup. The Syclone, produced last in 1991, will be available to order at GMC dealerships once again with a limited production run of only 100 models. The new Syclone is a collaborative effort between General Motors and Special …

By 1987, station wagons had been relegated to merely an afterthought in the United States. The Big Three had changed course, and minivan sales were booming with the Dodge Caravan, Chevy Astro, and Ford Windstar leading the charge. With wagon interest waning, another run-of-the-mill rollout from the Big Three wouldn’t suddenly turn the tides this …

Perhaps I’m being overly nostalgic, but do you remember when station wagons were unequivocally rad? If you grew up in a large family from 1960 to 1985, chances are you’ve had the luxury of riding in one. It never fails to surprise, but a majority of the car enthusiasts I’ve met over the years always …

The sport sedan segment may be categorized as a dying breed, but the few affordable options that remain provide more bang for your buck than ever before. While the field continues to shrink, there are still some bargains to be found in the market. Here are two of our favorites. 2019 Kia Stinger GT Starting …

The Achieva SCX was designed to be unsuspecting pocket rocket dressed in the guise of an ordinary Oldsmobile.