Numbers look kind of bad on the surface, at first read. You hear the titans of industry, the like of the Ford Motor Company, declare a 10.3% decrease in sales during the second quarter for its U.S. Division, and the headlines write themselves. Talking heads take the lectern; analysts frown thoughtfully at their graphs. I’ve […]
10 Used Cars That Can Turn Cheap Deals Into Expensive Repair Nightmares
Buying a used car at a good price might look like a time saver, but repairs can make an affordable used vehicle an expensive headache. Budget-conscious shoppers might find the 2014 Hyundai Elantra or Kia Sorento tempting, but the number of mechanical issues, including engine and transmission problems, make it a far-from-perfect choice. On the […]
Toyota Tundra Faces a Tough Fight in America’s Full-Size Truck Market, Can It Catch Ford and Chevy
The full-size pickup truck segment remains among the most fiercely contested and closely monitored platforms in the automotive industry today. The report comes with a strong system that every automotive passionate can really notice on the monthly sales sheet, spotting the consumer behaviour moving across light vehicles and segments of crossovers and trendy pickups’ sales. […]
10 Dream Cars Boomers Still Crave, but the Real Cost of Owning Them Can Be Brutal
Many baby boomers who grew up admiring muscle cars, supercars and roadsters of yesteryear still dream of owning them. A Pontiac GTO, first-generation Ford Mustang or third-gen Chevrolet Corvette has appeal that’s largely ageless, while a Ferrari F355, Lamborghini Murciélago, Jaguar XJ220, Lexus LFA or Bugatti Veyron offers more highly specialized levels of engineering and […]
Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter Comes Ready for Serious Overlanding, What Makes This SUV Stand Out
The Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter is made for people who prefer the best off-road SUV, but can’t afford to wait for a little while a stock car is turned into something very special. Toyota added desert-ready suspension, skid plates, all-terrain tires, camping equipment and roof racks. You also get leather seats for a tougher vehicle. However, […]
Massive American Cars of the 1960s That Made Today’s Vehicles Look Tiny
In the 1960s, no one could argue that cars hadn’t grown huge by defining American engines, and all cars were big, heavy, and steel. Style and comfort really meant a mammoth car built by the Detroit folks that stretched for more than twenty feet of road-eating excess. Everyone was a mile long and couldn’t be […]
Dashboard Warning Lights You Should Never Ignore, What Those Mysterious Symbols Really Mean
Your car dashboard isn’t just a place to find out how fast you’re travelling or how much fuel you’ve got left in the tank. It’s also a vital means of communication with the driver, with a number of warning lights which signal that a particular part of a vehicle requires attention or that a problem […]
10 Classic Car Features Boomers Loved That Modern Automakers Have Nearly Erased From History
Where innovation was exciting as cars of the 1960s to 1990s embraced technology, innovation, and odd design elements to shape our motoring experiences. Baby boomers watched as automakers sought to make cars more high-tech and modern with digital displays, digital dashboards, and motorized seat belts. Other features promised to make the driving experience a more […]
10 Classic Pontiac Cars That Let Collectors Chase American Muscle Without Spending a Fortune
Pontiac truly is a part of the American automotive heritage. Its bold styling, larger-than-life engines and muscle-car persona have secured their well-deserved legacy. It’s true that iconic, higher-dollar examples, like GTOs and Trans Ams tend to lead the pack, but there’s a lot of underappreciated, lower-priced Pontiacs that deliver real classic character for a fraction […]
Ford F-150 Hybrid Versus V8: Comparing Torque, Towing, and Real-World Appeal
For Ford drivers, the 3.5L Power Boost Full Hybrid and the 5.0L Coyote V8 engines show two alternative ways to go when it comes to truck performance. The Power Boost hybrid, which features a twin-turbocharged gas V6 paired with an electric motor, generates 420 hp and 578 lb-ft of torque. The Coyote V8 engine, naturally […]