Toyota has officially announced an updated version of its Aqua hatchback, offering crisper styling, further tech updates and the very same frugal hybrid powertrain, which has proved popular with city drivers of the hybrid. Drawing significant styling cues from newer Toyota’s in the Prius range, the revamped compact hybrid is set to remain a value, […]
7 Overengineered Cars Built Beyond Reasonable Standards of Automotive Design
The term ‘over-engineered’ in the context of automobile design is quite subjective-in the majority of cases it means a vehicle built to some standard much further than what strict functionality is necessary for. If given immense room and creative freedom, it’s possible to produce something built on technical excellence beyond economy, complexity or ease of […]
The 2027 Ford F-150 Raptor Gets a Price Cut, but Buyers Lose Some Standard Equipment
Ford’s high-profile power, performance, capability and value war for the hearts and wallets of performance truck buyers is moving forward in the latest salvo of new and improved supertrucks. Headlining these Ford offensive actions is the considerably discounted pricing on the incoming 2027 F-150 Raptor. Ford, as part of a re-shuffling of standard equipment levels […]
Ford Brings More V8 Power Back While Making a Sharp Turn Toward EREV Technology
To provide truck buyers with something closer to what they demand strong engines, that V8 feel that many are accustomed to, expanded range, and some functional new tech-Ford is taking a significant initiative. This involves expanding its use of the good old, tried and true, V8 power, while also reinventing its electric vehicle gameplan with […]
10 Iconic Sports Cars That Ruled Le Mans and Left Rivals Fighting for Second Place
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is arguably the most demanding test of endurance the motorsport world has to offer, where not only human will, but machine too is put under scrutiny against the testbed that is Circuit de la Sarthe. Ever since 1923, the famous French 24 hour has witnessed the ultimate convergence of […]
10 Rare Ferrari Custom Designs That Went Far Beyond the Factory Formula
So justly are they admired all around the automotive world for the beautiful, but certainly no less desirable, series of sports cars and supercars that have borne their name. Yet, outside the regularly seen production vehicles that one can expect to see in any, even remotely interesting, show, is an astonishing range of peculiar Ferraris […]
10 Affordable Pickup Trucks That Deliver Real Workhorse Value Without the Luxury-Truck Price
The modern-day auto market, with a new car price tag averaging 50,080, may not immediately evoke the feeling of shopping for a new inexpensive new vehicle; pickup trucks traditionally fall higher on this scale but we’ve found some exceptional choices that offer top-tier performance without the price. Whether looking for a practical vehicle to drive […]
10 Game-Changing RVs Built for Off-Grid Travel When Ordinary Campers Can’t Go Far Enough
The recreational vehicle world is entering an exciting new era, with manufacturers finally pushing affordable camping trailers and small RVs toward the top of their product lines. The days of laying out a six-figure sum on a home-away-from-home in which to travel in comfort or experience outdoor adventure are becoming less necessary as small trailers, […]
10 Reasons the AV-8 Harrier Broke the Rules of Military Aviation and Changed V/STOL Warfare
The place the AV-8 Harrier holds in the history of military aircraft is an uncommon one. This is on account of the fact that the craft was one of the only ones to question the most obvious postulate behind the fighting machine- that any serviceable fighters or attackers must use runways. The US Marines recently […]
Honda Brings Back the Prelude, But the Classic Coupe Returns With Hybrid Power Instead of Its Old-School Formula
Few automotive nameplates carry as much nostalgia as the Honda Prelude. Once known as a sporty and stylish two-door coupe, the Prelude disappeared from production in 2001 and left enthusiasts waiting for its return. After a 23-year break, Honda has brought the nameplate back with a completely redesigned sixth-generation model. Instead of returning with its […]