Most American cars of the 1970s were underpowered, unfortunate-looking four-wheeled lumps of disappointment, but this 1975 Pontiac Astre has one, maybe two redeeming qualities. It’s currently listed on Bring A Trailer for auction, and despite hiding a little 140 cubic-inch inline four cylinder that produced a paltry Pontiac-claimed 87 horsepower when new, this little hatchback … Read more
Hmm that’s cute, wish I could get it. Photo: Volkswagen Volkswagen has a history of keeping its best stuff for its home market of Europe, I’m looking at you Scirocco. This includes the latest Passat wagon, which I’m about to put through its paces in the English countryside. So, what would you like to know … Read more
Image: Mercedes-Benz Car people are Built Different; we don’t view cars as disposable appliances, we view them as family members, friends, even companions. I found Auto Parts City in Gurnee, Illinois on TikTok, where the auto salvage and recycling facility showcases its daily shipments of junked cars with the occasional rare find turning up. This … Read more
A veteran gets a lift on a golf buggy whilst in the Anzac Day march on Elizabeth Street on April 25, 2018 in Sydney, Australia.Photo: James D. Morgan (Getty Images) Golf carts. If you’re in The Villages or any 55+ full service gated Florida subdivision there is only one choice. Okay, this makes so much … Read more
According to the ad, the 25-gallon fuel tank in today’s Nice Price or No Dice Passat will allow the car to go nearly 1,000 miles between fill-ups. Let’s see if it’s priced to go the distance as well. Maksim Chmerkovskiy’s Bumpy Ride: A Ford with Troublesome Brakes You might very well ask, “What do Ozzie … Read more
Photo: Hyundai When quarterly sales figures come out, it’s common to focus on the cars that sold the most in the previous three months. That’s certainly interesting on some level, but at the same time, most of the top sellers are pretty consistent. Presumably, the Ford F-Series and Chevrolet Silverado will take the top two … 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
Image: Toyota Toyota’s replacement for the long running Avalon, the Crown, might have thrown some people off. It’s a near-luxury full-size sedan with crossover-like styling that’s nearly as tall as a Mazda CX-30. None of that is turning away buyers, as just over 7,600 Crowns have been sold so far this year. While the Crown … Read more
Rooftop tents, and the entire overlanding industry, have been booming since the pandemic hit and folks suddenly remembered that nature is beautiful and important. Roofnest’s new Falcon 3 EVO tent separates itself from the crowd by being the most aerodynamic rooftop tent on the market. It also manages to have more internal storage than all … Read more
Mitsuoka, maker of odd body kits for Japanese cars, has long had a reputation for designs that are perhaps not stellar. But that reputation is dated, the company’s evolved, and the updated Ryugi EX is just the latest point of proof. The 2023 Dodge Challenger Swinger Edition Was The Most Fun Car Of The Year … Read more
