Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 1965 Jaguar S-Type 3.8
Getting a classic Jaguar doesn't have to cost a lot of money. This week's Bring a Trailer bargain car, a 1965 S-Type 3.8, is a great example of this.
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Is Minivan Life a Party in the 2022 Kia Carnival?
For 2022, Kia is replacing the Sedona minivan with the more SUV-styled Carnival. But what's this new model like to drive and live with?
Does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Make the Honda Ridgeline Irrelevant?
The Honda Ridgeline is no longer the only unibody pickup truck on the market. Now there's the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. So how do the two compare?
The 2021 BMW M4 Is Fast Enough to Make You Forget Its Ugly Grille
Sometimes an automaker has to step outside the box in order to get attention. After it earned the ire of consumers by, among other things, charging a subscription fee for heated seats, BMW has decided to take another step outside with the 2021 BMW M4 Competition. On the surface at least, BMW might have missed …
The Volvo Amazon is an Unexpected Classic Rally Car
Safety is usually what comes to mind when car buyers think of Volvo. But while the Swedish automaker is certainly very good at that, it also has a more performance-inclined side. Even before it founded Polestar, Volvo had gone racing with models like the 850R wagon. Plus, like many other automakers, it’s also had a …
4 Iconic Bike Builders Are Giving the 2022 Indian Chief a Custom Touch
Besides returning to King of the Baggers, for 2022 Indian is updating several of its motorcycles. Among them is the Indian Chief, which enters the 2022 model year with a new look, new frame, and new tech. And to help celebrate the Chief’s update and its 100th anniversary, four bike builders are crafting custom versions. …
A Rented 2009 Triumph Bonneville Is All Zen, No Maintenance
It’s hard to overstate the Bonneville’s iconic status and importance to Triumph and its fanbase. Although it’s not the only classic-style bike on sale today, it’s arguably one of the most recognizable. And with an updated version about to hit dealers, I wanted to see what an earlier model was like to ride. So, I …
The Microchips Are Down for Cars as the Shortage Continues
Although the world—and car sales—is starting to recover from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many problems still linger. And one of the biggest problems car companies are facing right now is a microchip shortage affecting everything from pickup trucks to muscle cars. But how widespread is this issue exactly? What caused it, and is it going …
The Incredible Rediscovery of Ford’s 1-of-1 Turbine Semi-Truck
History is littered with lost automotive treasures. Cars like the Bugatti ‘La Voiture Noire,’ despite or because of their value, have sometimes disappeared. Or, as is sometimes the case with concept cars, the spotlight faded, and they were discarded and forgotten. But occasionally, these missing masterpieces get found. This is exactly what happened to the …
What’s It Like Renting a Motorcycle Through Twisted Road?
After talking with the CEO of Riders Share, I naturally got curious about its kind of motorcycle rentals. Especially since, while I enjoy riding my Triumph Street Triple R, I like to window-shop for bikes. And since one of the best ways to truly test-drive/test-ride a vehicle is to rent it, that’s what I decided …
A Used Triumph Daytona 675 Shines on the Street or Track
These days, Japanese and European brands, like Suzuki and Ducati, respectively, dominate the sportbike market. But in the past, other motorcycle companies have also tried to compete, some with more success than others. And now, their past attempts can be picked up on the used market. From the US, for example, there’s Buell, which is …
Classic Cars Aren’t as Powerful as You Remember
Because horsepower rating standards themselves have changed, the high-power classic cars from the past might not be as powerful as you think.
Can a $1000 Kawasaki Versys 650 and Honda CBR300R Be Good Track Bikes?
The hosts of Common Tread test if two $1000 used bikes--a 2009 Kawasaki Versys 650 and a 2015 Honda CBR300R--can be good track machines.
Jay Leno’s Most Unusual Car Might Be a 105-Year-Old Hybrid
The idea of a hybrid car is older than many realize. Known car collector Jay Leno owns one of these antique hybrids: a 1916 Owen Magnetic.
Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 2007 BMW Alpina B7
Car auction site Bring a Trailer can offer some excellent bargains if you look carefully. This week's bargain is an E65-gen 2007 BMW Alpina B7.
Cars and Bids Bargain of the Week: 1988 Rover Mini Jet Black Edition
This week, one bargain worth looking into on the Cars and Bids auction site is this 1988 Rover Mini Jet Black Edition.
The 2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350: Classic Cruising, Affordable Price
Vintage-style bikes might be all the rage, but some can be quite expensive. Royal Enfield, though, has made a name for itself by offering more affordable options. The Continental GT 650, for example, combines café racer styling with modern reliability for less than, say, the Triumph Thruxton. And now, the Indian brand has a new …
Super SUV Showdown: Durango Hellcat vs. Urus vs. Trackhawk
The Hellcat engine’s days might be numbered, but Dodge isn’t letting it go gentle into the good night. This is why, for 2021 only, there’s the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat. But it’s not the only high-powered SUV available; it’s not even the only one Stellantis offers. There’s also the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk and Lamborghini’s …
Can Polestar Really Make a Carbon-Neutral Car by 2030?
Although gas-powered cars are slowly being supplanted by EVs, ICE technology will stick around for a while yet. This means that even after EVs go mainstream, we’ll still have to deal with vehicle emissions. And while they’re cleaner, electric cars and trucks carry environmental penalties of their own. However, some automakers are trying to address …
Disneyland, Bosozoku, and Vintage Racing: Rocket Bunny Has a Wild History
Body kits, whether they’re functional or not, are common car modifications. But only a few have risen to the point of being household names to enthusiasts. Japanese company RWB’s Porsche designs spring immediately to mind. And then there’s Rocket Bunny. What makes a Rocket Bunny body kit what it is? Firstly, ‘Rocket Bunny’ isn’t the …
