In many cases, if a current vehicle has a long history, it must walk the line between market relevance and honoring tradition. Vehicles like Fiat’s recently launched 124 Spider are carefully designed to evoke memories of a bygone era in which the original Italian roadster of the same name dominated market sales. Other cars, like … Continue reading Nissan Z: An Automaker’s Commitment to Building a World-Class Sports Car
A Quick Look at the Lingenfelter Collection
Ken Lingenfelter is an example of how the love of cars can run in a family. His father, Charles, was a plant executive for General Motors’ Fisher Body division in the 1960s, and he’d sometimes bring his son to the facility. This allowed Ken to get up close and personal with the cars being built … Continue reading A Quick Look at the Lingenfelter Collection
Revved-up Roundup: Modern-Day Muscle Cars Bring 2,016 Horsepower for 2017
It’s hard to believe that muscle cars were on the verge of extinction just 15 years ago. That’s when General Motors stopped production of the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird, leaving only the Ford Mustang to carry on. The last Dodge Challenger (a badge-engineered Mitsubishi with front-wheel drive) had been cancelled in 1983. And with … Continue reading Revved-up Roundup: Modern-Day Muscle Cars Bring 2,016 Horsepower for 2017
2018 Hyundai Sonata: Streamlined Pricing, New Standard Features
Significantly updated for the 2018 model year, the Hyundai Sonata aims to reverse the brand’s recent sales slump amidst a market more interested in utility-oriented crossovers than value-minded cars. This mid-generation refresh showcases major changes, inside and out, going beyond simple sheet metal adjustments and utilizing modern materials. In truth, continuing to focus on cars … Continue reading 2018 Hyundai Sonata: Streamlined Pricing, New Standard Features
2017 SUVs with the Most Cargo Space
Although the original sport-utility vehicles were introduced specifically as more durable alternatives to car-based wagons, most modern SUVs have shifted their focus to providing a refined, sedan-like ownership experience. Today’s SUVs may handle like cars, but they provide greater cargo capacity than the average sedan. Drivers who need a lot of cargo room, yet also … Continue reading 2017 SUVs with the Most Cargo Space
Weekend Fun Plus Practical Perks: Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ
As great as a designated weekend fun car can be, for many of us, owning a second or third vehicle is out of the question. Even if we have the budget, regular maintenance and storing the vehicle can be an issue. Fortunately, manufacturers are building vehicles that are not only incredibly rewarding to drive, but … Continue reading Weekend Fun Plus Practical Perks: Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ