As expensive as brand-new Aston Martins are, like other super-exclusive supercars, eventually they’re just used cars. That means, if you can handle the potential maintenance costs, you can wind up with some real bargains. The V8 Vantage, for example, is both fairly affordable and reliable enough for daily use. And then there’s one of Martha …
If you need a fast Mercedes in your life, you turn to AMG. Once an independent tuner, and now Mercedes-Benz’s performance division, it has an extensive history of tweaking the automaker’s products, starting with the 300SEL 6.3 sedan. But there’s another level beyond ‘just’ the AMG badge: the Black Series. And there’s a new model …
The Ford GT is a performance car that comes with exclusivity. A finite number for them will become available, but only to people who go through an application process and get accepted. So, what is Ford to do with the GT to take the excitement level of the car up another notch? How about introducing …
Although its vehicles, even the off-road-capable LX SUV, are best-known for luxury, Lexus does have a performance side. And it’s been on display even before the LFA supercar. The early Lexus IS300 sedan combined better-than-BMW reliability with the 2JZ engine from the Mk4 Toyota Supra. But it wasn’t the only contemporary Lexus with that engine. …
Ford GT40 is legendary. So, are the most recent incarnations in the form of the Ford GT, the 40 was dropped. But, many people have not heard of the Ford GT Roadster. That is because they are rare. One such example of the Ford is now up for auction and is expected to easily bring more than $7 million. The …
The application to acquire a Ford GT new from the manufacturer requires the prospective buyer to submit a profile to the company. That profile is reviewed to see if the buyer qualifies to be a good influencer for the Ford brand. Additionally, should the purchaser be accepted into the GT family, there was also a …
The success of the Ford GT40 at LeMans in the 1960s, and the resultant movies, documentaries, and literature that have come out related to the model, have helped cement the car’s place in automotive history. That endurance racecar is a Ford legend. However, what is unknown is that Ford also created a GT70 model with …
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 …
There are plenty of compact cars for buyers to pick from, and Consumer Reports has taken a look at a number of them. The 2020 Toyota C-HR and 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT are two small hatchbacks, but they have very different rankings on Consumer Reports’ compact cars list. Here’s a look at some of the …
The Hyundai Elantra is one of the most competitive sedans out there for buyers on a budget. It handles well, delivers adequate power, and features modern connectivity and safety options. All this while having some of the best fuel economy around. New for 2020 are loads of options for the Elantra. But one of the …
The American Wagon is a classic and it’s still going strong. There will always be a die-hard wagon fans loading up their family and tossing gear into the hatchback rear cargo. But not all wagons are created equal. According to Consumer Reports, wagons continue to be a raring segment. There are offerings from Honda to …
The Ford GT is a vehicle that many have seen in magazines and on the internet, but few have actually seen in person. There are only a few of them produced, and because of several factors, their resale values have gone through the roof. A quick backstory is needed to understand why those resale values for the GT are high. …
