What Car Part Is Seriously Over-Engineered?

What Car Part Is Seriously Over-Engineered?

Image: Intechdude300 YouTube When you’re a true car enthusiast, you learn to appreciate every part of a vehicle. From the window switches to the seatbelts, sometimes the best things are in the small details. But when you’re looking over these small details on a car, sometimes you come across things that seem to have been … Read more

888-HP Pagani Huayra R Evo Has An Indycar-Inspired T-Top Roof That Adds Downforce

888-HP Pagani Huayra R Evo Has An Indycar-Inspired T-Top Roof That Adds Downforce

It can be hard to keep up with every release from Pagani, especially as the Italian hypercar brand keeps pumping out new versions of “discontinued” models like the Zonda and Huayra despite the new Utopia being out. But Pagani’s latest track-only special is worth paying attention to. Not only does the new open-top Huayra R … Read more

These Are GM’s Previous Attempts At Selling Hybrids

These Are GM’s Previous Attempts At Selling Hybrids

Image: Chevrolet GM wouldn’t start offering hybrids in its vehicles until 2004 with its GMT800 platformed pickups. The first was the Chevy Silverado Hybrid. Compared to hybrids today, the hybrid system in the truck was simple and extremely mild. Rather than having a full blown hybrid system with a battery, the system consisted of an … Read more

This Little Volkswagen Has A 530-Horsepower Twin-Turbo V6 In Its Hatch

This Little Volkswagen Has A 530-Horsepower Twin-Turbo V6 In Its Hatch

Screenshot: HillClimb Monsters on YouTube Look at that little car go! This little car has a big motor, that’s what makes it so fast! A Croatian genius has taken the diminutive Volkswagen Lupo, which at its most potent had just 120 horsepower when it was new on the showroom floor, and fitted it with an … Read more

The 2024 Lexus GX 550 Turned Me Into A Believer

The 2024 Lexus GX 550 Turned Me Into A Believer

I’ve never been a modern Toyota Land Cruiser guy, and by extension the Lexus LX and GX have never really done it for me either. I’ve always understood the appeal, but personally I like my high-end SUVs to be less simple and rugged and more interesting and luxurious, plus the 13-year-old GX has been seriously … Read more

The 2024 Lexus GX’s Visibility And Driving Position Are Nearly As Perfect As The Mercedes G-Wagen’s

The 2024 Lexus GX’s Visibility And Driving Position Are Nearly As Perfect As The Mercedes G-Wagen’s

I’ve long said that, despite its appearance and off-road legacy, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is one of the best cars for city driving. The G-wagen has excellent visibility, a manageable footprint and a fantastic driving position, plus it’s fun to quickly whip around and run errands in. Even the new Ford Bronco and Land Rover Defender … Read more

At $17,999, Is This Subaru Legacy GT Spec.B A Sleeper You Won’t Sleep On?

At ,999, Is This Subaru Legacy GT Spec.B A Sleeper You Won’t Sleep On?

We all love loud, ostentatious, flashy cars, but for today’s Nice Price or No Dice we’re taking a different approach. This Subaru Legacy GT Spec.B is sleek, understated, and quiet — until you step on the gas. We’re Driving the 2024 Subaru Impreza, What Do You Want to Know? Last week’s Jaguar XKR prompted plenty … Read more

What 50-Year-Old Car Would You Daily Drive Today?

What 50-Year-Old Car Would You Daily Drive Today?

Image: Ford Heritage Vault I don’t mean to alarm any of our Gen Xers in the crowd, but 50 years ago was indeed the 1970s. I know, math and time makes fools of us all. Back in the good ol’, bad ol’ days, cars were lacking a bit of luster. We were just entering the … Read more

Donald Trump’s Old Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster Sells For $1.1 Million

Donald Trump’s Old Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster Sells For .1 Million

Image: Barett-Jackson The Barrett-Jackson auto auctions are still a big event. Every year, people from around the country gather in Scottsdale, Arizona, to see big ticket muscle and classic cars cross the auction block. One recent sale had auction attendees literally standing on their feet for its sale. I Need A Manual Car Thats Fun … Read more

At $18,950, Is This 2002 Jaguar XKR The Cat’s Pajamas?

At ,950, Is This 2002 Jaguar XKR The Cat’s Pajamas?

With 370 horsepower on tap, today’s Nice Price or No Dice XKR is a Jag that likely doesn’t pussyfoot around. Let’s see if it’s priced to move as well. The 2024 F-Type 75 Will House Jaguar’s Final V8 While time and its long-term owner had been kind to the 1996 Chevy Lumina that we looked … Read more