Automotive critics, it seems, are a hard bunch to please. We look at things in a different light than most consumers, paying careful attention to details like the material used to cover a dashboard, or the quality of plastic used throughout the interior. While we’re quick to pan a car...
While in the U.S. the hottest Honda Civic on offer is the very capable--albeit somewhat dull--Civic Si, over in Europe they have the Civic Type R, a high-revving hot hatch... June 1, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
When it comes to new cars, $3,500 won’t buy you much. It can, however, get you a brand new Honda Civic Si body-in-white just begging to be built up into a custom racer... April 12, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
We tend to think that company spokespeople get a better deal in showrooms than the rest of us. For example, GM gave Tiger Woods a free ride -- many of them, in fact -- when... May 9, 2011 by Richard Read
Fresh from its "preview" in "concept" form at the Detroit Auto Show, the 2012 Honda Civic is here, and it looks pretty good. It also offers the all-important 40 mpg in two... February 17, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
Pundits say that the economy is on the mend and that customers want to spend. (Sadly, they don't often say it in rhyme.) But while the recession may be behind us, there's... January 11, 2011 by Richard Read
Endurance racing really does require endurance, both from the cars and their drivers. Night has fallen on Texas Motor Speedway, and we're only a little over one-third of the... June 19, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
An hour before the checkered flag, we had the lead by four laps. Our final driver was in the car, fueled and back on course, running what would prove to be some of the... May 17, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
We weren't all born with a silver dipstick in our engine bays, and that's just fine. But what's a regular Joe to do when he's been bitten by the racing bug? Even the most... April 30, 2010 by Nelson Ireson