Does the Toyota Corolla Get Too Much Respect?
The Toyota Corolla has long been one of the most popular cars in the world. What made it so popular and is the Corolla just coasting off its reputation now?
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The Qvale Mangusta Was an Italian Ford Mustang. No, Really
There have been a lot of flavors of Ford Mustang released over the years. Some, like the Shelby GT350 and Mach 1, have even gone and come back. But the best-selling sports car has also underpinned other cars. For example, the Panoz Roadster. And, even less well-known, the Qvale Mangusta, which attempted to bring back …
The Mercedes E55 AMG Was the Fastest Sedan in the World
While necessary emissions regulations are starting to thin its lineup, AMG has always offered high-performance Mercedes models. Sedans have been especially well-represented in its history. Today, BMW offers several 600+ hp sedans, and Dodge has one with over 700 hp. And, as Doug Demuro recently explained, it’s thanks to the 2003 Mercedes E55 AMG. How …
The 2009 Honda Accord Has Some of the Same Problems as the Worst Model Year
Honda makes some of the best cars on the market for the average person. Honda models like the Accord are generally well-liked because they’re reliable, affordable, and more often than not, really practical. That said, Honda is not perfect, and the 2009 Honda Accord didn’t seem to learn many lessons from the worst Accord model …
Best Road Trips Cars: 2020 Toyota Avalon
Road trip season is officially here and fortunately for us, it’s the least impacted way to travel during COVID-19. The journey is just as important as the destination, if not more so when it comes to road-tripping. Based on Consumer Reports data and in honor of the beginning of road trip season, we are starting …
The 2018 Mazda3 Is the Perfect Fun-to-Drive Used Car
It’s time for a new-to-you car, and you have an idea of what you need. You want decent tech, top-notch value, fuel economy, and it needs to be a little fun to drive. After all, if you can’t enjoy yourself behind the wheel, why spend thousands of dollars? One of the best used cars to …
Skip the Infiniti Q50 and Get the Nissan Maxima Instead
Nissan and Infiniti are both in the middle of their own identity crises, but for now, they are two distinct brands. With Nissan, you get generally reliable and affordable cars while Infiniti is Nissan’s luxury vehicle subsidiary. As you’re shopping between these two car brands, you may notice that the 2020 Nissan Maxima and the …
5 Reasons the Mazda 3 Is Better Than the Honda Civic
These two popular Japanese compact sedans are top choices for many buyers. But how do you know which one is better? Is the Honda Civic better? or the Mazda 3? It’s hard to say for sure who comes out on top. Here are 5 reasons the Mazda 3 is better than the Honda Civic. Though …
The C6 Corvette is Reliable, But Can You Afford It?
Just like the Ford F-150, the Chevrolet Corvette is one of America’s favorite cars. One of the most popular models is the C6 Corvette as it’s fast, fun, and, with the proper care and maintenance, it can be very reliable. In fact, there have been C6 Corvettes that have racked up 200,000 miles. So we …
5 Reasons the Honda Civic Is Better Than the Mazda 3
These two compact cars are some of the most popular cars on the market. They both attract a well-deserved fan base and they also come onto the scene with similar price points. But how do they really stack up next to each other? The Honda Civic has been around in the US since the 1970s …
What Makes the Porsche 993 911 So Desirable?
Its newest models may be fast and capable, but for Porsche fans, the classic models are where it’s at. Especially the air-cooled Porsche 911. So much so, that restomodding the vintage sports car has become a high-profile business. But, although the earliest ones are the most valuable, it’s the last air-cooled model, the Porsche 993 …
What Does the Base Model Mercedes-Benz A220 Have That a Fully Loaded Mazda 3 Doesn’t?
The Mercedes-Benz A220 versus the Mazda 3. Though this isn’t a comparison that seems super obvious, the more you think about it the more it makes sense. Automobile Magazine drove vehicles for their All-Star testing and found that they continued to find reasons to compare the two sedans. Automobile Mag says the cars are on …
The Opel GT Is an Affordable Classic Baby Corvette
Even before its move to mid-engine, the Chevrolet Corvette was a desirable sports car. Although the new C8 is definitely the fastest, the other gens still have something to offer. The C5, for example, makes a great budget track car. And the C2 ‘Stingray’ and later C3 models still inspire the Corvette’s design. With the …
Gunther Werks’ 25-Year-Old $525,000 Porsche 911 Is Faster Than a GT3
Together, the GT3 and GT2 form the highest echelons of the modern Porsche 911 hierarchy. But, although they’re nowhere near as fast, classic air-cooled 911s are just as valued, if not more so. They’re also popular subjects for restomods, especially Safari builds. In fact, it was arguably Singer, with its fastidious 911 builds, that helped …
The 2019 Mazda3 Is a Great Used Car
If you are shopping for a new compact car and you want a lot for your money, the Mazda 3 may be a great fit for your needs. It also comes as a fun little hatchback with an available manual transmission. A compact sedan that was entirely new for the 2019 model year, this Mazda …
2021 BMW 4-Series Sporting ‘Beaver Fang’ Grille: Oh No!
BMW really knows how to shoot itself in the foot when it comes to styling. From the Bangle Butt of the 7-series sedan to the “clown shoe” Z3 roadster, BMW won’t be abated. It’s the old adage, “You’ll take what we give you not what you want.” So in a few hours, BMW will unveil …
The Porsche 718 Spyder Lets the GT4 Soak up Some Sun
The 718 Boxster and Cayman may be some of the cheapest Porsches, but in terms of driving dynamics, they’re by no means de-contented. However, the mid-engine sports cars’ standard engines have been repeatedly criticized for their uninspiring sound. The six-cylinder Cayman GT4 partially rectified this. And now, that same engine has found its way into …
Acura’s Rarest Model Isn’t the Integra Type R
Ask any import car enthusiast what the rarest Acura vehicle ever produced was and they will probably answer, “The Integra Type R.” And rightfully so, as that model was only produced in limited numbers and for a limited amount of time. However, if you look a little deeper in the Acura production timeline, you’ll find …
The Dodge Challenger ACR May Take the Hellcat to the Track
While they make for hilarious fun, the Hellcat variants of Dodge Challenger do give up something to their muscle-car competition. The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 and Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE are down on power, true. But their handling upgrades make them better overall. And it seems like Dodge has been taking notes. Recent rumors are …
This 1972 Dodge Challenger 4×4 Is Ready for Any Off-Road Challenge
When it comes to unconventional off-road builds, a Dodge Challenger doesn’t necessarily spring immediately to mind. People previously modified the Mazda Miata, Porsche 911, and Ferrari 308 GT4 for off-roading. Even Corvettes converted for it. So why not Dodge’s muscle car? That’s the question the owner of a four-wheel-drive 1973 Dodge Challenger wanted to answer. …
