In the world of collector cars, something profound is changing. While on the surface it may seem like a subtle evolution from an obsession with 1960s-1970s “big iron” muscle machines, it’s more significant than that; the entire market is becoming far more personalized, nostalgic and driven by emotional attachments than simply a collection of rare […]
America’s Most Popular Imported Cars of 1975
The year 1975 represents something of a milestone for the US car industry. In the decades that preceded it, the highways and driveways of America were a predictable panorama of enormous domestic cars. The global oil crisis of the early 1970s, however, completely turned how consumers thought about cars on its head. Fuel efficiency, mechanical […]
Celebrating the Flawed, Unloved, and Adorable Guilty Pleasure Cars
Here is a type of affection that most car lovers never admit to feeling. Not the perfect machine, the speed demon or even a beautiful design language. It’s a feeling that originates from cars that aren’t exactly perfect. They are a bit awkward, a little bit controversial and a little bit of a failure in […]
Small Cars, Big Impact: Classic City Cars That Defined Their Eras
City cars may not get the airtime they deserve when discussing automotive subjects, but in actual fact, they have determined the direction the world drives in, day in day out. It’s often the fast supercars and luxurious limos that grab the headlines, but the city car has steadily been filling a void for affordable, reliable […]
More Than Skin Deep: 12 Classics With Unconventional Appeal
The term “classic car” is one often used when a vehicle has a certain look; beautiful curves and great proportions or stunning, classic styling can all become a factor. However the real gems are when something completely different emerges; the type of car that stops people in their tracks and gets them to ask “what […]
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 […]
The Art of the Fin: 14 Cars From a Legendary Era
There was a point in time when automotive design wasn’t merely about function; it was about pure imagination. Cars weren’t just machines to take people from point A to point B; they were statements of emotion, of ambition, and of an age in rapid transformation. And from all the experiments in style during that era, […]
A Guide to the 8 Coolest Electric Cars Hitting the Road
Electric cars are no longer a small, niche part of the car world-it’s perhaps the most dynamic and forward-thinking part of the auto industry and it’s generating interest from manufacturers, drivers and car lovers alike. While the pace of EV sales has had its peaks and troughs, automakers are still pouring investment into new tech, […]
12 Notorious Cars People Still Buy Despite the Warnings
In the auto world logic is not always the best way. It may seem as if how reliable the car is, what the car expert’s and the costs for owning the car are the main deciding factors, but they aren’t necessarily so. Brand image, desirability and design are as equally, if not more, powerful forces […]
The 1980s Machines That Became Automotive Legends
The 1980s were the definitive era of automotive culture, characterized by experimental enthusiasm, growing turbo performance and styling that just didn’t know how to stay quiet. Cars in the ’80s weren’t merely machines that transported you, they were individual statements of taste, drive and individuality. Every vehicle appeared to have a unique personality, from muscle-bound […]