Geoge Smith 
Photo: Bradley Brownell If General Motors had wanted to make the Corvette an internationally-respected nameplate in the early 1990s, it could have just pushed the mid-engine, 650-horsepower, all-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, active suspension CERV III concept into production. This was a proper exotic that could completely demolish Porsche’s 959 from just a few years earlier. … Read more
Bicycling on public roads is a challenge in most places, but in Florida, the challenges have reached a critical stage. A recent analysis of federal highway data found that the state of Florida is home to seven of the worst 10 counties — and 14 of the worst 20 — for bicycle deaths in the … Read more
The old saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is truer than ever with a new Singaporean startup that specializes in targeted commercial jets for cheap electric vehicle components. Yes, I know that sounds a bit strange, but it’s exactly what Nandia REM is doing. The company spoke with Bloomberg and said it is … Read more
A claim for the title of “Fastest Car in the World” might seem easy to settle. It’s actually anything but: Are we talking production cars, race cars or customized monsters? And what does “fastest” even mean? For years, car publications have tended to define “fastest” in terms of an unbeatable top speed. That’s distinct from … Read more
Tesla was forced to recall nearly two million cars in the U.S. in December after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration determined that its Autopilot driver assistance system could be abused too easily. Right out of the gate, experts were skeptical that Tesla would actually fix the problems the NHTSA had with Autopilot, and when … Read more
The cheapest new 2024 car available in the United States at the time of this writing is the Nissan Versa S, which starts at $16,290 ($17,225 with destination charge). According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Inflation Calculator, $16,290 comes to about $7,286 in 1990 dollars … and American car shoppers in 1990 had many … Read more
Image: Ferrari Ferrari officially unveiled its 2024 Formula 1 car on Tuesday at the company’s private testing track in Fiorano, Italy. Beyond the added yellow and white stripes, the Ferrari has been completely overhauled during the offseason to take advantage of the team’s uptick in form at the end of last season. However, the venerable … Read more
The brilliant but under-appreciated Kia Stinger was one of the last affordable rear-wheel-drive internal-combustion sedans. Alas, it was too pure for this world of consumers who think FWD and RWD are abbreviations found on a VCR remote. The gasoline Stinger was discontinued last year, but if you’re kicking yourself for the missed opp, fear not. … Read more
Car auctions are always fun, but there’s something special about a car collector auction — where every vehicle up for sale was purchased, prized, and preserved by a single owner. An auction in Alabama, though, promises to outdo all others: A warehouse auction from a car collector, auto builder, and railroad worker. Carspotting, Monterey Auction … Read more
Automobile accidents happen. That’s just a fact we all need to come to terms with. From a bumper tap to having your car totaled, it’s a stressful event, and things get significantly worse if it’s your fault. Besides the feelings of guilt, an accident also exposes you to potentially large financial burdens. That’s where car … Read more
