There is a pleasant consistency to very special Porsche 911s. For starters, you know they’re going to look like quite a few other Porsche 911s; they are driven by six horizontally opposed cylinders; and often you can also get a manual transmission. With its new layout, the Corvette is drastically different than before. A super […]
Svetlanasf/Getty Images It turns out that good manners don’t just apply to visiting that one aunt’s house, where you’re not allowed to touch anything and coasters must be used at all times, without exception. Manners can also be helpful at car shows. And just like your aunt […]
If you’ve ever been in your car and noticed that your dashboard looks like it’s been through a dust storm and a fryer, you’re not alone. Most dashboards don’t just break overnight. They lose their fresh appearance slowly, thanks to UV rays, dirt, body oils and negligence. The good […]
A select number of events are hailed as the last bastion of their respective motorsports. For motorcycle racing this is the Isle of Man TT. For rallying this is the Dakar. And for hill climbing it’s Pikes Peak. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, also known as the “Race […]
Once the undisputed king of the open road, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide quietly slipped into the shadows of its flashy siblings. The Street sliding became the habit packing machine icon, while the Ultra Classic took the throne as a touring model, leaving the humble Electra Glide largely overlooked by most. But beneath the modest badging […]
If you’re in the market for a Nissan Altima, you might be wondering if the midsize sedan is reliable, and rightly so. The car generally offers good fuel economy and a hugely spacious and comfortable cabin, but never seemed to gain the same level of consumer appreciation as its […]
The 1970s were a wild time in the automotive industry. New technologies, new thinking and increasing competition meant that car manufacturers had to think outside the box to stand out. For BMW, this meant starting a factory-backed racing team. The idea, spearheaded by the infamous Bob Lutz, resulted in BMW’s first M car, which you […]
When raindrops began to fall on Thursday evening during the Grand Prix weekend in Las Vegas, a group of twenty people formed McLaren supercars gathered stealthily outside the wall at Turn 12. The lucky owners joked about taking part in the so-called Million Dollar Drive, a chance to chase last year’s IndyCar Series runner-up Pato […]
When the existing fourth-generation Mazda 3 hatchback and sedan debuted in 2019, we praised it for being smoother and quieter than the previous model. It also received a top safety award from the IIHS, making it one of the safest family cars on the market. And Mazda did so […]
Most luxury cars suffer from higher depreciation rates than regular cars. Because most luxury cars are from European brands, maintaining or repairing their powertrains tends to be more complex. So, as they get older, fewer used car buyers are willing to own these types of vehicles. Unless we’re talking about Lexus, which is essentially steeped […]