For much of its life, the Chevrolet Corvette was a significant part of the American car experience. The Corvette always developed a rep as a good-looking sports car, with V8 power that you could also get around town in. It catered to guys that loved speed but still wanted a car that they can take […]
Operating the clutch of a manual transmission car has never solely been the operation of putting a vehicle into a higher, lower or neutral position. In the world of driving, it is an intricate Dance. The sensation of sliding the clutch through the mechanism to engage each gear; accelerating through the ranks, smoothly transitioning to […]
With politicians’ mantra focused on driving down the costs facing families, California lawmakers have just done something that shocked families across the state, including consumer advocacy groups, after passing, with overwhelming and bipartisan support, a bill that would allow car dealerships to more than triple their doc processing fee from $85 to $500 a nearly […]
From its genesis as a premium sibling of Toyota, the driving principle behind Lexus was to establish a true luxury vehicle brand capable of rivalling the world’s finest on any continent. While Toyota was synonymous with producing reliable, budget-friendly vehicles for decades, Lexus was purposefully conceived for a loftier altitude. Decades later, the brand not […]
Most folks pick vehicles that work fine yet leave little room for joy. Space matters room for kids, shopping bags, weekend trips, all those everyday loads. Yet drivers who enjoy speed or handling often wince when choosing something sensible. Comfort and usefulness usually win, even though fun tends to lose out in the process. The […]
When you think of Ford, you probably picture Mustangs, guttural V8 engines, and chirpy hot hatchbacks. The Blue Oval are a behemoth in the world of production cars but aren’t often associated with exotic supercars. However, when Ford have turned their mind to building one of those fast machines they aren’t interested in making second […]
When enthusiasts mention the golden age of American performance cars, a select few of Chevrolet’s most iconic models are likely to spring to mind: the Chevelle, the Camaro, and the Nova. These muscle car icons are synonyms for horsepower, speed, and the exhilarating ethos of the original muscle car era. Each has played a significant […]
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 […]
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 […]
