We look back with a sense of immense pride and nostalgia on the muscle car scene of the 1960s, an automotive industry so incredibly different from the automotive industry we face today. It was a time of pure, unplugged power, regardless of emissions and regardless of lack of efficiency. While such ruthless brute force would […]
miamariapia/Shutterstock The 1970s were a turbulent time for the American auto industry. Not long after the start of the decade, the dense fog of the Malaise era set in, giving us countless love-it-or-hate-it models, many of which featured an iconic Bustleback design. Emissions standards were implemented, leading […]
The popularity of hybrid cars is experiencing some strange trends in 2025. The segment is performing much better than the all-electric market, but we have seen a decline in sales on some key models, mainly due to increasingly higher starting prices. Hybrids remain a popular option as more and more new car consumers see them […]
Audi has built its reputation in rallying, and after decades of shouting about its Quattro all-wheel drive, this should be the best in the business, right? However, Team O’Neil Rally School instructor Wyatt Knox took an Audi RS3 to the test track and found it quite clear that Audi […]
Luxury SUVs have become a strange arms race. Everyone is offering leather, screens and turbocharged engines these days, which means standing out requires more than just adding a different speaker or ambient lighting color. Somewhere along the way, the category became bloated with six-figure options that promise excitement but often deliver complications. Basic trim motor […]
What makes driving a car pleasant? It may seem like a complicated, subjective topic, but Consumer Reports it comes down to just one question: “Based on price, performance, reliability, comfort, fun, etc., if you had the chance to do it again, would you buy the same vehicle?” Consumer Reports’ […]
The Corvette has always been synonymous with straight-line speed. Whether that was in the drag racing scene of the 1960s, or decades with high-performance consumer cars. However, since the mid-engine Corvette C8 hit the market in 2020, Chevrolet has gone from strength to strength, moving away from the realm of supercars and into true hypercar […]
Mercedes Benz. BMW. Lexus. Audi. Cadillac. Your personal definition of a luxury car manufacturer probably includes mention of the same culprits. However, you don’t have to wade into the financially crippling waters of traditional luxury brands to get a comfortable, luxurious ride in 2026. In fact, one Japanese automaker is betting you can do this […]
The luxury sedan segment is dominated by the European trio Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi. These are being challenged by Japanese premium brands, especially Lexus, although Acura and Infiniti are also in the picture. The Germans mainly offer pure stylish luxury with a performance bias, while Lexus in particular has the luxury, but lacks the sportiness. […]
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images There are certainly people who like the image of Elon Musk that they have in their heads, but no one actually likes Elon Musk as a person. The guy is so unlikable that even Donald Trump got tired of him, and the guy hangs […]