The last Chevy Impala rolls off of the assembly line at the Hamtramck Plant in Detroit today. There are many articles lamenting the death of an American icon. For many, the Impala was a symbol of what America is and can be. It’s baseball, apple pie, and Impalas roaming our streets and highways. So there’s …
Why was a 1979 Camaro used by US Special Forces in war-torn Bosnia? How did it get there and how did US Special Forces use it? At that time the bad economic conditions and ethnic groups fighting each other led to an all-out war in Bosnia. NATO nations sent troops into the region to try …
PLEASE NOTE: This post has been proven to be false. We apologize for passing along a story that another website sensationalized by saying the owner received a cease-and-desist when in fact he didn’t. Most of the rest of this story is true, except for the part that actually makes it a much more interesting story. …
In Germany, the auto industry is looking at Tesla as an existential threat. And rightly so. It won’t be long–maybe even this year, when Tesla will outsell both Mercedes and BMW combined in the US. Arguably the two most prestigious brands in the US getting outplayed by an American electric vehicle manufacturer that doesn’t have …
Right now it’s a fun time to speculate on the impending Fiat Chrysler/PSA merger. PSA has been on a bit of a roll debuting a pickup truck last week that could definitely become a Ram Dakota. Now it’s showing off its newest sedan for 2021, a somewhat straightforward and generic Citroen spinoff known as DS. …
Supposedly participants in a Ford-alleged conspiracy acquired a 2018 Ford GT which they sold twice in a couple of weeks. Ford has strict rules on reselling GTs. Before purchasing a GT you have to prequalify. When you purchase one you sign a contract forbidding the owner from selling it for 24 months. This is to …
Unreal performance, incredible styling, insane price; no one expected this to actually happen. The Lotus Evija was too much and too good to be true. Many enthusiasts never thought Lotus would be able to pull this one-off. That’s the reason we’re reporting on the Evija’s factory being completed to start production soon. This should quell …
Ahead of the Geneva Auto Show the first week of March we get this peek at the GTI version of the new 2021 Golf. What VW is doing with the GTI is to give it a different but subtle change from the regular Golf. The Golf fascia was already a unique departure with the headlights …
Everything is extreme about this one-of-four completely carbon fiber-bodied Dodge Challenger, including the price. SpeedKore Performance Group brought one like this Challenger Demon to the SEMA Show in 2017. Back then it was 840 hp as all Demons are equipped. So the weight reduction combined with the Demon package made for one hell of a …
The minivan was once a glorious thing. But the derision it has faced over the past couple of decades made its demise inevitable. The ubiquitous minivan will soon be gone. Its percentage of total vehicle sales is down to 2% on a descending graph that shows no indication it will level out. Instead, it looks …
Everyone is griping about how there are no more manual transmission vehicles anymore. But, there are. It’s just that no one is buying them. If you want one, then buy one. Let your friends at Motor Biscuit help. Here are nine different cars you can still row through the gears with a manual trans. Some …
In spite of having been a brand for 110 years, Alfa Romeo is withering away. Alfa’s assembly plant in Cassino, Italy, will stop producing the iconic Giulietta hatchback by the end of the month. The plant will be converted over to begin producing a Maserati SUV based on the Giorgio platform found under the Stelvio. …
GM is pulling in as it positions itself for the uncertain future. It announced today it will kill the iconic Holden brand of GM vehicles in Australia. It is also pulling out of the other countries it sells right-hand-drive vehicles to which are New Zealand and Thailand. It already left the EU when it sold …
Mercedes is getting hit from two fronts greatly affecting current and future models, and not in a good way. Times are tough as manufacturers try to navigate through tough new emissions requirements in Europe. Penalties are massive for not complying with the increasingly stiffer pollution mandates. And in the case of Mercedes, it has shifted …
GM works in mysterious ways. We keep saying it and it keeps making mysterious moves. Costly moves. Even being a fly on the wall probably wouldn’t help much because there are sometimes decisions that make no sense. Take the DOHC Blackwing twin-turbo V8 engine for instance. It died last month when it was announced the …
Ford is going to make the fabulous GT go out with a bang. For such a limited production vehicle that will see production end in 2022, it has lavished the GT with many new surprises. The 2020 GT will get some unnecessary updates making it, even more, desirable than it already was. The least of …
Nobody’s buying sports cars. Has it really come to this? Are SUVs and pickups all that will be left? That and autonomous rolling toasters? From the latest sales figures for 2019, we have to surmise the end of the sports car is nigh? We’ve assembled a baker’s dozen of those that stand out for their …
This company started making electric vehicles 20 years ago. The EVs were highly developed, had a range of 100 miles which wasn’t great but made them popular for short commutes, and sold as many as it could make. The cars were mostly owned by celebrities and actors who praised them at every opportunity. Free advertising. …
Ford’s fourth-quarter financials for 2019 were revealed yesterday and a lot of numbers, projections, and apologies were floated around. But with as much spin as was spent on the dismal Q4 results there was one figure missing from it all; 99. This is the percent of income that fell from 2018. A 99% plunge. In …
Part of what you are buying when you buy a Ferrari is exclusivity. And fast, we don’t want to forget that part. But the whole Ferrari thing is how it looks. You don’t see them every day, even in Hollywood. So it’s that exclusivity combined with performance and heritage that makes a Ferrari a Ferrari. …
From an online job site listing comes the first confirmation Ford will produce an all-new Mustang in 2022 as a 2023 model. Posted on LinkedIn is a job listing for engineers to be the “final sign off on the Ford 2023 Mustang S650 program.” We’re thinking S650 is internal lingo for this next-gen ‘Stang. We’re …
Whenever you’ve got someone making over $40 million a year plus endorsements, you know they’ve got some killer cars. Such is the case with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. He’s considered one of the most valuable players in the NBA and is a three-time NBA champion. Just for some context he also has two …
In the ongoing saga of Nissan’s death wobble comes still more disturbing news. As you may or may not know Nissan is tanking. Profits have plunged and dealers are having problems staying afloat with vehicles in competitive markets like mid- and full-size pickups. In those segments, the average model age is 20 years old. Now …
There have been tons of studies over the last few years as marijuana becomes legalized in more states. The latest comes from Washington state where the AAA Foundation has public health officials worried. THC-positive drivers in fatality crashes have hit 18% since marijuana was legalized there. That is more than double the rate before legalization …
Things are getting tougher for car companies trying to navigate the new world of electrification and tightening EU emissions regulations. The largest market in the world is China, and sales are slumping like never before. Consumer demand has spoken and cars are out; SUVs are in. If you’re a company like Aston Martin you must …
Troubles for former Nissan CEO, prison escapee, and future made-for-TV movie subject Carlos Ghosn mount. The Japanese government won’t let up on him after he snuck out of the country without a visa under house arrest in Tokyo. They’re mad as hornets, embarrassed, and lashing out at anyone connected with the former head of Peugeot-Renault. …
What’s the chance that once all of the paperwork and mumbo jumbo is over that the Chrysler Fiat/PSA merger will reward us with this? This is the Alpine A110 SportsX concept. Did you think you only liked SUVs before seeing this? In some ways, this is like an SUV. We want it but will we …
Think electric vehicles are some new innovation? Well, think again. The truth is that in 1832, the first electric car was developed. These cars were not the luxury vehicles we think of today. However, innovators in the United States, as well as in Hungary and the Netherlands, were developing electric cars in the late 19th …
You can’t make this up. Back in October, GM issued a recall of almost 550,000 vehicles for brake issues. It covered Cadillac CT6 sedans, Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 pickups; all from 2019. The problem was a software error with the antilock brakes and stability control causing the brakes to fail. Or as GM puts …
Two different articles on major news sites surprisingly show how Nissan is not only not showing a profit but instead is circling the drain. It’s in much worse shape than we thought. Many say it’s “do or die.” There is dissension among the three top leaders of Nissan, it is eliminating 4,300 white-collar jobs and …
While things were looking up in minivan sales in the fourth quarter of 2019, the increase may not be enough to keep all the segment’s current offerings on the market. The Kia Sedona saw a 38.9% increase in sales from the fourth quarter of 2019 over what it sold in the same period of time …
Gawdy yet glorious at the same time, this is the 2020 Bentley Continental GT Ice Racer. It’s a celebration of Zell am See ice racing held just outside of Salzburg in Austria. There is ice racing with cars happening all over the world but Zell am See is one of the oldest and most prestigious …
Vehicle recalls are a headache for everyone involved from the manufacturers to the car owners. A particularly headache-inducing recall that is making waves again is the one concerning airbag inflators made by Takata. The company, which has since gone bankrupt and has been bought out by Joyson Safety Systems, first went under investigation for their …
There is this mule that keeps popping up on different Ford forums and enthusiast sites. It’s obviously a Ford of some sort and a cobbled-together station wagon. Many think and want this to be the continuation of the Fusion line of midsize cars. But it is a curious sort of mule, that’s made up of …
The devastating loss of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and the seven others who died in the helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on January 26, 2020, affected sports fans throughout the world. Bryant touched so many lives both on and off the court. As he entered his post-NBA second act, he became an …
China is the largest vehicle market in the world. It’s one of the reasons GM pulled out of Europe, India, Australia, Russia, and Indonesia. It wanted to concentrate its efforts in the biggest market with the most profitable outlook in the world; China. So how is GM doing there? “GM’s profitability is sinking like a …
The Cadillac CTS-V was getting traction both with its name and reputation. The alphabet-soup mumbo jumbo model identification Cadillac saddled itself with had little meaning to the public. Except, that is, with CTS-V. Its power and performance were finally putting actions to words that Cadillac finally was close to equal footing to its Euro-mates. Its …
Not that he has an agenda or anything but ex-Nissan Chairman, CEO, fugitive, and automotive Houdini Carlos Ghosn says Nissan will be bankrupt by 2022. He told defense attorney Nobuo Gohara this and many other things in 10 hours of interviews while under Japanese house arrest. The interviews were done in 2019 according to Bloomberg. …
If you’re looking for a new car, odds are that you want something that will last you well into this new decade. Subaru is known for its long-lasting vehicles and customer loyalty, so there’s a good chance you can find a good fit with them. The 2020 Subaru Outback, for example, is one of the …
The Chevrolet Traverse is a mid-size SUV that has always worked well for big families, and the 2020 model is no exception. It offers plenty of style and technology, and no compromises on style. Traverse has all the latest safety features that give drivers confidence on the road. The 2020 Chevy Traverse has a powerful …
SUVs are quite popular these days and can be good for transporting families and large groups. Safety is, of course, a top priority when looking for a family vehicle. Buyers looking for an SUV with top safety ratings that’s large enough for a family should consider the 2020 Honda Pilot. 2020 Honda Pilot The Pilot …
As Ford cuts out almost all of its sedan models in an effort to avoid bankruptcy, building and selling reliable trucks and SUVs is more crucial than ever. All the recent recalls Ford has been issuing isn’t sending out the message that Ford can do that, however, and many consumers are losing faith in the …
Fans of Jeep’s midsize SUV, the Grand Cherokee, will find plenty to appreciate about the 2020 model. Both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety provided favorable reviews overall for the Grand Cherokee’s safety. In fact, Jeep appears to have successfully managed complaints that plagued earlier models, including the 2011‘s faulty …
This month another luxury midsize SUV has burst onto the scene: the Genesis GV80. Up until now, Hyundai’s luxury brand has offered only sedans. It’s Genesis‘ first SUV and it has created quite a stir among critics and car buyers. Because the GV80 is so new, the automaker has been careful to release only limited …
The Ford Edge is an SUV that’s been around for a few generations and doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. The specs for the newest model version are impressive with some new interior and exterior styling, as well as an 8-speed automatic transmission, and many driver assistance features. This sport utility vehicle model promises …
The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, which saw a full redesign just two years ago, is back. If you want a vehicle that’s a comfortable people-mover with lots of interior space, you’ll want to check it out. It has three rows of seats and more room in the back row that the rest of the class. It’s …
The Mazda CX-5 is hungry to earn its place in the sporty and comfortable small crossover SUV category. It competes with top rivals like Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4. You might be considering a trade-in this year and weighing your options. The Mazda CX-5 offers a sleek design and is fun behind the …
Kia has moved to expand its SUV crossover offerings with the introduction of the much anticipated 2020 Kia Telluride. Since its release in Spring 2019, the crossover SUV has earned excellent reviews and was rated highly by Consumer Reports where it fell behind only the Subaru Ascent in reliability for vehicles in its class. The 2020 Telluride offers …
The Toyota RAV4 is a compact SUV that lets you seek out adventure every day. Loaded with features including the latest technology, advanced safety, and an efficient engine, the RAV4 is an amazing combination of fun and practicality. When you get behind the wheel of the Toyota RAV4 you can do it with confidence, because …
Subaru has always promoted safety as a flagship character for all of its vehicles. Even the capable and adventurous Outback is promoted as a safe and reliable vehicle. However, just because an automaker builds safety into its brand and marketing, doesn’t always mean the vehicles it produces earn top safety ratings. We wanted to learn …
