It wasn’t so long ago that driving a manual transmission was an everyday experience. Whether you were driving a small commuting car, a hard working pickup truck or an adventure inspired SUV, you were always changing gear yourself. Now, thanks to technology improving all aspects of the modern automatic transmission to the point that they […]
The Ferrari nameplate always existed a bit outside of other manufacturers. For generations the name Ferrari has represented sheer performance, spectacular looks and an emotional driving feel that is rarely, if ever, replicated by competitors. The tradition for all Ferrari road car models was to create pure driving pleasure, usually at the expense of practicality. […]
When Swedes recall their automotive past, a handful of well-known names come to mind. Volvo signifies safety and reliability, while Koenigsegg speaks to the heights of performance and engineering. Muscle cars, loud V-8s and chrome-laden American land yachts are conspicuously absent from the story. However, tucked away beneath Sweden’s reputation for sensible utility is a […]
The auto industry has always been one of transition, but these times are not like ones we’ve seen before. For decades, the world looked toward great automotive cities like Detroit, Stuttgart, Turin, and Tokyo to produce the most impressive vehicles on the planet. In turn, those cities and the surrounding countries have built reputations based […]
For many car lovers, the ideal performance car formula never actually left. A powerful V8 engine, rear-wheel drive, and a manual transmission is a driving combination that often feels more analog, mechanical, and rewarding in a way that modern cars have struggled to emulate. This is a combination which helped produce the most loved sports […]
One of the most fascinating times in the history of the UK car market is upon us, with a stream of new car brands poised to descend on Britain and present a fresh combination of ideas, technology and competition for an established market, long held in the grip of old faithfuls. These new arrivals hail […]
It has always been long-term strategy, not short-term trend that drives Toyota in the automotive world, while most manufacturers are rushing to full electrification, the Japanese giant has continued to improve the internal combustion engine along with hybrid and alternative fuel options. This is not about resistance to evolution, but the preparation for the future, […]
The atmosphere of Corvettes of Carlisle is really second to none in the entire world of motoring. It is not inanimate, as engines, conversations and American high performance culture blend into a continuous thundering. Polished automotive specimens can be seen to span across the fairgrounds, and each represents a specific age of technological intent. It […]
By the late 1960s the American automotive scene was a lot more intense than ever again and since. Speed was not merely an attribute, but was a whole persona. Showroom competitors turned into race track, drag strip, and street corner opponents, and it was from these battle grounds that some of the country’s most known […]
While Honda has consistently been known for its reliability, practicality and overall long term value for many drivers over the years, this only only begins to tell a part of its story to driving enthusiasts. Through out the decades Honda earned a global respect by making cars that truly made their owners happy to get […]
