It appears American muscle car culture is divided between generations. Current generations still revere the classic coupe with the long hood/short deck, big V-8, manual transmission, and “mechanical personality.” Original trim codes, original type wheels, and a “4-speed on the floor” are often features that make the car a must for old time muscle car […]
Ford Defends American Manufacturing Strategy amid US Transportation Department Supply Chain Criticism
Ford Motor Company is facing growing scrutiny over how it balances American manufacturing with international technology partnerships. A recent exchange between U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Ford CEO Jim Farley has brought that issue into sharper focus. Duffy questioned Ford’s commercial relationships with Chinese companies, including battery manufacturer CATL and automakers Geely and BYD. […]
Toyota Highlander Expands Lineup as Grand Highlander and EV Models Reshape SUV Sales
Toyota’s strategy of providing several powertrains and growing its Highlander nameplate continues its offensive push within a crowded SUV market segment. The Highlander continues to hold its own as a key Toyota product in the North American market, with a 25+ year history to its credit. With refreshed gas and hybrid options, a larger Grand […]
14 Fast Cars That Disappeared From the Spotlight but Still Deserve to Be Remembered
Not every sports car gets the fanfare, or adoration, afforded to legends such as the Subaru Impreza, Mitsubishi Evo or any of the other performance icons you know and love. But automotive history is littered with some incredible speed demons-both weird and wonderful, that have historically passed us by, either due to a distinct lack […]
Ram 1500 vs. the Toughest Pickup Rivals: Where This Popular Truck Falls Short
Ram aims to challenge all the new half-tons in 2027 with its revised 1500 that’s still big on capability but big on comfort and all-purpose versatility as well. While power for towing remains a critical part of the 1500’s repertoire, Ram’s product planners are also committed to offering real truck duty that’s wrapped with a […]
The 1970 Ford Mustang Was Brutal, Bold and Built for a Very Different America
The 1970 Ford Mustang arrived as the American performance car arena became intensely competitive than it had ever been before; rival offerings from Chevrolet, Pontiac and Chrysler grew ever more muscular, and intermediate muscle car sales expanded and pulled in the demand for ever more performance. Four years of declining Mustang sales did nothing to […]
Nissan Revives a Forgotten Name With an Electric City Car as Small Cars Make a Comeback
Nissan is getting ready to revive an iconic nameplate for a decidedly new age with the arrival of the entirely new, fully electric PIXO. Conceived for the European driver and for the complexities of modern city driving, this A-segment city car will have its world debut on 23 September 2026 and the news broke today, […]
Ford’s Recall Problems Spread Across Millions of Vehicles as Safety and Manufacturing Issues Mount
An elaborate recall dilemma is confronting Ford Motor Company as new dangers are emerging from vehicle system sophistication and the increase in computer control, the supplier standards, across Fords products in the US. So far in the 2020s various models from Fords line, beginning with the truck and commercial vans to the SUVs and Mustang […]
Car Maintenance Myths That Can Drain Your Wallet and Do Nothing for Your Vehicle
A big responsibility of drivers is vehicle maintenance and there’s a comprehensive rulebook of things you should be doing to make sure your car always starts without a hiccup and works reliably forever. Things like get your oil changed every 3000 miles (a rule which we were raised on in particular), get premium for gas, […]
UC Davis Research Attributes American Electric Vehicle Sales Decline to Automaker Supply Cutbacks
The U.S. Auto market for electric vehicles has experienced a period of upheaval, but a precipitous sales drop doesn’t capture the entire story of its current reality. While EV sales dropped 27 percent through the early part of 2026-new research out of the University of California, Davis Institute of Transportation Studies determined demand alone only […]