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The 2021 Mazda3 Turbo Is the ‘Hot Hatch’ for Grown-Ups

Over the past few years, Mazda has been injecting a healthy dose of luxury into its vehicles and the compact Mazda3 is no exception. Since its 2019 model year redesign, the Mazda3 provides a well-appointed interior that matches well with its sleek exterior styling, but what it made up for in looks it lacked in …
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The 2021 Mazda3 Turbo Is Officially Good Enough to Challenge the Audi A4

The 2021 Mazda3 Turbo’s push to become an upmarket competitor is undeniable at this point. In fact, the entire brand plans to move upmarket by producing more luxurious vehicles. Thanks to its ability to offer luxury features for less, the current-gen Mazda3 is a massive leap forward for the model. To see how it stacks …
2021 Mazda CX-30 parked on a beach

Can the 2021 Mazda CX-30 Transcend Its Genre by Getting Turbocharged?

The modern small SUV and crossover segment is wildly popular but crazy boring, as a rule. These cars often sacrifice a lot of what makes a vehicle enjoyable for slightly more headroom and not much else. The Mazda CX-30 is one such vehicle–but has the introduction of the new turbocharged motor able to elevate the …
Kia Soul X-Line driving on dirt trail

Is the Kia Soul Turbo Worth the Extra Cash?

With the Kia Soul Turbo, you get a lot more power. But is paying to have more horsepower in this little hamster SUV worth it? Let’s see what the 2021 Kia Soul Turbo can do compared to rivals like the Mazda CX-30.  How is the 2021 Kia Soul Turbo?  You can get started in the …
A yellow Ferrari V12 Tour De France edition sports car

Ferrari Allegedly To Have hybrid V6 by 2022, Sign of the Times

When I was growing up, the Ferrari 308 on the Magnum P.I. television show caught my attention. From there, I learned what an exotic car is. That is a low volume car, with performance to wow, a high price tag, and most often is created by a boutique manufacturer. Most times, that performance to wow …

Will the Subaru Forester Ever Be Turbocharged Again?

Aside from off-road capability and a renowned all-wheel-drive system, turbocharging has long been synonymous with Subaru models. Cars like the WRX have always been turbocharged and the brand’s SUVs like the Outback and Forester benefited from forced induction as well. However, the current iteration of the Forester is not turbocharged and has even been called …
A rendering of the 1977 Porsche 930 911 Turbo in Cyberpunk 2077

Keanu Reeves’ ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Porsche 911 Turbo Exists IRL

Few sports cars are as iconic as the Porsche 911, or as desirable, especially in air-cooled form. It influences not only the company’s other cars but its design work outside the automotive segment. Porsche hasn’t just collaborated with other automakers and bike companies, but it’s also designed a Star Wars starship. And now, it’s helped …

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line Is the Sleeper Honda Should Have Built

Have you ever wanted a commuter car with hatchback practicality and a strong engine? Well, if you’re thinking of buying a Honda, then you’ll be stuck with the Civic Hatchback. It’s not a bad deal, considering it’s practical and has a turbo 1.5-liter engine. However, it needs more power like the Civic Si, so it’s …
A light-blue 1968 BMW 2002 at a pier

Why Is the BMW 2002 Still So Beloved Today?

The E30 M3 is often considered one of BMW’s high points, if not its quintessential car. And not just because, as an older and simpler model, it’s one of the more reliable BMWs. It’s because of the way it drives. But the E30 wouldn’t exist without an earlier car. One that not only saved the …
A Porsche Cayenne Turbo is displayed during the Poznan Motor Show at the International Poznan Trades Center

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo Drives Much Better as a Coupe

It was only a few years ago that the Porsche Cayenne Turbo SUV made its debut in the performance utility vehicle market. But in 2020 a newer version is making its way to the showroom floor. This time it’s a clone, of sorts, to the original Cayenne Turbo SUV. However, it’s a Coupe version instead that’s …
2020 Mazda Mazda3

Is Turbo for the 2021 Mazda3 Really a Good Thing?

We’ve heard the hype and entertained the rumors. Mazda may be giving its 2021 Mazda3 and its hatchback version a turbo option. If anyone has wondered what might make the Mazda3 and Mazda3 hatchback better, there is a good chance they thought about turbo power. Turbocharged makes everything better, right? Not always. Let’s speculate a bit …
Blue 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo driving down the road

The Porsche Taycan Turbo Is a Better GT Than the 911 Turbo S

Besides its better-than-reported range, the Porsche Taycan is an impressive car, not just an impressive EV. However, even though it’s not electric, the 911 has traditionally been the German automaker’s centerpiece. Especially the Porsche 911 Turbo S, which packs supercar-level performance. But, as YouTube team The Straight Pipes describe, the EV may have caught up …
White 1983 Yamaha XJ650 Seca Turbo in front of a fence

Yamaha Is Getting Back Into Turbocharged Bikes

High-RPM redlines and more cylinders are usually how motorcycle companies increase performance. But Yamaha is going to use something that, while common in cars, isn’t really seen in bikes: forced-induction. Not a supercharger, like on the Kawasaki Ninja H2, though. Instead, Yamaha is re-introducing turbocharging to its motorcycle lineup. The Yamaha turbocharged bike news Performance …

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 …

See Your Porsche Order Go Through The Assembly Line

Imagine ordering something that you are really excited about from Amazon. You know from the order what day it is expected to arrive. But, nowadays you can track the shipment with the delivery company too. So, basically, you can order your product, have it plucked from the shelves of a warehouse, and watch the package …
2018 Subaru Legacy is on display at the 109th Annual Chicago Auto Show

2020 Subaru Legacy: Its Biggest Weak Spot Can be Fixed for $12,000

The Subaru Legacy is just that: one of Subaru’s legacies. It’s known for being a safe and reliable car. All-wheel drive comes standard on the Legacy base model. This feature helps this car stand out in the pack of other sedans like the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry. And, according to this Carfax report, …