For most people, the word ‘Chrysler’ isn’t exactly conjuring up images of exotica; family minivans, ordinary saloons and the occasional bit of muscled muscle car seems to be the brand’s image. Chrysler, traditionally the automotive provider for the man in the street, not the speed freak who constantly requires ultra high-tech supercar engineering. In many […]
Gas-Powered American Cars Reaching 60 MPH Under 3 Seconds
Speed-that is what comes to mind as you reflect on the history of automotive performance. Ever since the first combustion engine, capable of just nudging the first engine-powered carriage forward, each and every generation has pushed acceleration, power and control to ever higher limits. What once seemed impossible for a production vehicle is a daily […]
Buick’s Electra L7: The Tech Behind an 870-Mile Range
The electric car era has spawned a novel source of anxiety for drivers: range anxiety. As the technology improves, many drivers still think about those long trips, the numerous charge stops and battery limits. This isn’t simply about the numbers, it is about having the freedom and feeling that you can make that trip without […]
Mercedes-Benz U.S. Future Uncertain Amid New China Legislation
A new round of automotive regulations unfolding in the United States has caught global carmakers like Mercedes-Benz off guard. What started as a politically targeted move to curb foreign dominance in strategic industries, has escalated into a larger discussion on ownership structures, national security, and future of manufacturing relationships across the globe. The new proposed […]
Why the 2026 Lexus ES is a Quiet Masterstroke
2026 feels like anything but an ordinary year. It sounds louder, looks faster, and is more congested than any other-as if the whole planet simultaneously committed to making a big noisy announcement at the exact same moment. Major sporting spectacles, elaborate national jubilations, exciting media debuts and historical political developments all build on top of […]
12 Sporty Cars That Promised Speed But Didn’t Deliver
Cars that are visually very quick do have an appeal. The low profile, the body shape, large tires and other aerodynamic and sporty looking characteristics evoke a positive emotional response that is quite tangible, even if you’ve yet to turn the engine key. From the way it’s sitting on its wheels, this car is telling […]
A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Used Electric Cars
The used EV market has seen a huge evolution in the last few years, and by that, I mean one quite easily detectable thing: prices. In what seems like no time at all, used electric cars are significantly less expensive than they were, finally making them available to a whole lot more of the population […]
Unearthing Automotive Legends at a Colorado Junkyard
Deep in the Colorado high desert, in the isolated high plains and scrubby pinon of La Jara, Colorado, there’s a place that’s more of a graveyard of American Automotive History than a wrecking yard. Ernest Auto Wrecking & Truck does not use slick corporate branding, nor do they advertise in fancy magazines; the narrative of […]
A Deep Dive into 11 Problematic Corvette Model Years
When it comes to high-performance engineering, no vehicle epitomizes America more than the Chevrolet Corvette. Since its birth in 1953 it has worn a mantle of sharp styling, brute horsepower, and an all-American personality that cannot be mistaken. From humble two-seat convertible to a world-class sports car that can challenge the most advanced European sports […]
Germany’s Wildest Rides: 12 Unforgettable and Unusual Car Designs
When we talk about German cars, we think about things like German engineering, precise and disciplined, or quality, reliability and performance with brands such as BMW, Mercedes, Porsche or Volkswagen but behind that quite organized face is a whole parallel history, more experimental, where engineers and designers came outside of their typical role to discover […]