Gestalt images/Shutterstock Vintage and classic cars are not the most practical choices in the modern world. They don’t include smart safety systems, nor do they have the same kind of comfort and tech improvements that many of us now consider must-haves. But despite all their weaknesses, they […]
The car that collects the world’s own Van Gogh: the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL ‘Gullwing’ has become the ultimate icon. In the art collecting world, there are big names who achieve big numbers every time a work becomes available. Van Gogh, Picasso – these artists repeatedly appear on lists of the most valuable paintings ever sold […]
You’re probably guessing that the disappearance of division-exclusive V8s has something to do with General Motor’s declining market share in recent decades, and yes, that’s a factor. In 1963, GM had more than 50% of the U.S. auto market, while Ford and Chrysler battled for second place in the […]
Bigwest1/Getty images Car enthusiasts are united in their love for powerful machines. After the debut of a new sports vehicle, enthusiasts want to know the engine power, top speed and of course the 0 to 100 km/h times. This is the fastest 0 to 60 time ever […]
The brainchild of automotive executive Carlos Ghosn – perhaps better known for his guitar case escape from Japan – the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance began life in 1999 when French automaker Renault, led by Ghosn, helped save the Japanese company Nissan. Of course, car mergers weren’t all that rare in the […]
If you’re interested in the world of restoration, you probably know all about MZR Roadsports. They specialize in overhauling the Datsun 240Z, just as a company like Frontline focuses on the MG B and Eagle focuses on E-Types. When you think of the best that those British cars could be, you think of these companies […]
Seanxu/Getty Images The state of Colorado has long required commercial trucks to line up during storms on highways, especially on the I-70 Mountain Corridor, a stretch of road that is particularly dangerous in the winter. Just a few days ago, there were two separate pile-ups of 20 […]
First introduced in 1974, BMW’s ‘Ultimate Driving Machine’ marketing still resonates with motorists – and not just the brand’s dedicated enthusiasts. BMW met its expectations among Consumer Reports (CR) experts and was ranked as the No. 1 automotive brand in on-road test scores. Two other German brands known for […]
The Honda Odyssey has come a long way since it launched for the 1995 model year as a compact minivan with four-cylinder power and a platform borrowed from the Accord, but without sliding side doors. Honda launched the fifth generation Odyssey for 2018 and brought a mild facelift and […]
Julia Kozlov/Getty Images Okay, we’ll admit from the start that this is kind of a trick question. Technically speaking, you can indeed give a V8 a flying start with a four-cylinder, but the ability to do so actually has nothing to do with the number of cylinders. […]