Image: Subaru Dealer technicians can be hard people to trust, especially if you happen to need service on a performance car. A test drive to see if things are OK can easily turn into some idiot willing to put his job (and your car) at risk. That’s what one Subaru WRX owner is going through … Read more
Korean automaker Kia wasn’t exactly known for building quality desirable cars in the 1990s, when it was mostly cranking out economically sound vehicles like the Mazda-based Sephia and Sportage. These were a step up from the Kia-built Ford Festiva and Aspire, but barely. The brand was on the lookout for new ways to deliver a … Read more
Photo: Lotus When we first drove the Lotus Emira, we found it to be an absolute delight to drive. It’s not cheap, but then again, neither is the Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0. It’s also absolutely gorgeous, which never hurts. And with a Toyota-sourced engine and manual transmission, at least mechanically speaking, it should be relatively … Read more
Cars and anime are a time-honored pair. They go together like chocolate and peanut butter, as generations of shows from Speed Racer to MF Ghost have demonstrated, so it’s only natural that studios keep making beautiful shows about racing. Now, though, a new trend is cropping up again and again: Anime car ads. The 2024 … Read more
Photo: National Motor Museum/Heritage Images (Getty Images) Designing a car is a massive undertaking. Automakers must effectively predict the future and produce a design that will be appealing for years to come, and the process starts years before the car hits the road. Oftentimes designers have to adhere to a preexisting platform, meet a certain … Read more
Photo: Cars & Bids It’s almost March, and that means it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to enjoy the warmer months. Not only do you have brunching with the boys to look forward to, but you’ve probably also got camping trips and beach vacations showing off that smokin’ hot summer bod you’ve … Read more
Shane lives in Wisconson and has a Ram truck that served him well when he was fixing up his house, but he is tired of the poor MPGs and bad ride quality. He wants to sell the truck and buy two cars, a daily driver with modern features and all-weather traction, and something fun with … Read more
Image: Bring A Trailer Bring A Trailer took the automotive world by storm the last five years. The automotive auction site became the place to be to buy things that were rare and unique. But then things just started to get out of hand when people with more money than sense started paying stupid prices … Read more
Photo: Cars & Bids Subaru may have never sold a supercar, but it did sell a car that’s currently worth as much as some supercars — the legendary Subaru Impreza WRX 22B STI. Created to celebrate Subaru’s rally success, only 400 22Bs were ever built, and none were sold new in America. Now, one is … Read more
Despite growing up in Massachusetts and spending seven years in Michigan, I cannot stand winter, which is why I happily moved to Los Angeles a few years ago. I hate the cold and wind, I hate the slush, I hate having to get bundled up. But the one thing I miss is driving in the … Read more
