One hundred and sixteen years ago this week, William Crapo (yes, really) Durant founded General Motors in the hopes of creating a large conglomerate that could scoop up all the smaller automotive companies blooming in turn of the last century Detroit. While GM would eventually become a huge success, indeed one of the largest companies … Read more
Very little information is provided by the ad for today’s Nice Price or No Dice Park Avenue; other than that, it runs smooth, has passed smog, and has a clean title. Let’s determine if its price tag says everything we need to know. The consensus in the comments on yesterday’s 1976 Fiat 131 Abarth Rally … Read more
The Buick Grand National is one of the sickest cars ever, and now – over 40 years since it was first introduced – it’s staring in a Jordan sneaker commercial with one of the best basketball players in the NBA right now. We get to see Dallas Maverick superstar Luka Dončić behind the wheel of … Read more
According to its ad, today’s Nice Price or No Dice CL500 “runs and drives like a dream.” Let’s see if the price tag on this grand touring coupe is equally dreamy. The Lexus LS 500 Is The Perfect Combo Of Luxury And Reliability | WCSYB? Just like tres leches cake, a three-row wagon can be … Read more
The sub-compact crossover segment is super popular for buyers who want something that’s not too big but that also rides a little higher. There are a ton of options to choose from, but one offering from General Motors is often lost in the shuffle — and it might provide the best car for your dollar. … Read more
Image: Mazda After years of high prices and low inventory car buyers are finally able to get some deals on pre-owned vehicles. While the EV market offers some compelling prices, there aren’t a lot of family-sized options. But if you are looking for three rows under $35,000 don’t ignore these excellent, but under appreciated, models. … Read more
Whether you have a problem buying a Chinese EV or not, that still doesn’t change the fact that China is investing heavily in its electric future, or the fact that the build quality and engineering gaps continue to close between Chinese and legacy Western automakers — with some Chinese automakers even surpassing the Western ones. … Read more
The period of 2008 to 2009 was rough for Detroit’s Big 3 automakers. While Ford technically never filed for bankruptcy — though it did receive some of those sweet bailout funds — GM and Chrysler did. GM seemed to have it the worst, as the automaker had to get rid of four of its divisions … Read more
Image: Buick Buick is big in China. Buyers there see the brand as aspirational, something akin to Lexus. While the brand sells just four vehicles — each one of them a crossover — here in the U.S, Buick’s Chinese lineup has 12 models. There’s everything ranging from compact sedans to luxurious vans. The brand also … Read more
When I was a kid, the stereotypical cars that old people drove included the exact pearlescent white 1998 Cadillac DeVille that my grandmother owned, any Buick sedan, Lincoln Town Cars, Ford Crown Victorias, and Toyota Avalons — mostly large, comfortable sedans. Now though, in a world where Cadillac sedans have gone all sporty and firm; … Read more
