‘I Wanted to Hate It’
One reason many car enthusiasts despise electric vehicles is their lack of soul and personality. They can’t benefit from the sound and feel of an engine and transmission, but automakers…
Nissan’s Ongoing Engine Problems Have Forced Owners to Sue
Nissan’s VC-Turbo variable-compression engine is a fascinating bit of technology, but it’s proven problematic. The actual mechanism used to alter the compression ratio is a failure point, and Nissan recently…
Millions of Hondas Under Federal Investigation for Faulty Engines
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles. The agency’s Office of Defects Investigation has received hundreds of reports of…
The New Mercedes-AMG V-8 Engine Will Have More Power
Mercedes faced immense criticism when it abandoned the “M177” engine for the latest AMG C63. Despite rumors of an eight-cylinder return, the sports sedan is not reverting to V-8 power.…
Here’s Your Chance To Buy an ’80s Icon Owned By an F1 Legend
Here’s your chance to buy one of the most beloved sports sedans of the 1980s, which was once owned by a Formula 1 icon. It’s the Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-1.6…
Bentley Might Build a ‘Hardcore’ Continental GT Without a Hybrid
The guy in charge of Bentley is a hardcore car enthusiast. In his previous job at Porsche, Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser led development of the 918 Spyder, ran the Motorsport department,…
What Should You Know Before Buying an Auction Car?
When rags pass for suspension bushings and gasket leaks get “fixed” with bathroom-grade silicone, it’s time to ask: What else is being hidden under that fresh wax job? Auction cars…
What Happens When the Repo Man Comes to Your Job?
A DoorDash driver found himself in a race against a tow truck in a viral video that’s left viewers stunned. The clip shows just how quickly a routine delivery can…
Hate BMW’s Massive Kidney Grilles? Blame This Concept Car
The big kidney grille that BMW introduced on the second-generation 4 Series was controversial from the start. It was a departure from the expected and turned off enthusiasts. BMW claimed…
How Do Jeep Driver Deal with the Rain?
Many Jeep drivers love riding around with the wind whipping through their hair on fair weather days. The modular roof functionality of Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators is probably these vehicles’…