With the introduction of the fifth-generation BMW 7-Series in 2009, came a more mainstream look. BMW reverted to the styling tradition it mined before the controversial chief of design Chris Bangle was told to change BMW's looks back in 1992. Many critics found Bangle’s (and his lieutenant...
When The Scion tC debuted in 2004, some automotive journalist compared it to the fabled Toyota Corolla GT-S. It wasn’t an all-out sports car, but here was a practical... August 7, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Nobody could have predicted how well the Lancia Stratos would have done in rally racing. The car was designed from the start to win rallies and it did, taking home the World... August 3, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
When it comes to the super-hot Audis being brought to the America, it’s either hit or miss. While the S-designation is available, the RS-badged cars are normally excluded... July 23, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
We all have to start somewhere, and generally it is somewhere near the bottom. Take driving for instance. Not many of us were handed the keys to a brand-new Ferrari on our... July 11, 2010 by Samuel Spencer
Even with the arrival of the Bugatti Veyron, the McLaren F1 considered by some to be the best supercar of all time. Where the Veyron is practical and luxurious to drive... July 7, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
These two models are considered staples in the sports compact world. Before Subaru came with the WRX, front wheel drive sedans like the Honda Civic Si and the Nissan Sentra... July 5, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
The collaboration between an oil company like Pennzoil and Richard Childress Racing (RCR), a NASCAR team, to create a tuned 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS may seem odd. However... June 28, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Right now there are absolutely insane rebates on Chevrolet Cobalts. It seems dealers are trying to sweep them off the lots before their replacement arrives. The 2011... June 27, 2010 by Samuel Spencer
As far as classic sports car goes, barely anything can beat an Italian car with a V-12 up front. The cost of owning one of these can be expensive, but the cheapest entry into... June 27, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
The styling on current Mazdas, called Nagare after one of their concept cars, is either a love it or hate it proposition. The front ends of the Mazda 3 and MX-5 seem to be... June 23, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Honda is missing a halo car to bring people drawn to performance into their showroom. The S2000 fulfilled that role, and reflected back to the S600 and S800 of the ‘60s... June 18, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
etroFuturism can be defined in two ways. One is the design concepts done in the past that predicted what the future would look like, the Jetsons cartoon is a good example... June 17, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
When the Audi TT came onto the scene, it was big news. From the concept stage to production, no real design changes were made to the car. It came with a competent 1.8L... June 15, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Back in the 90s, the GT1 Category had some of the coolest cars racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Unlike the prototype categories, GT1 cars shared styling cues from the... June 15, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Vaughn Gittin Jr is well known to those who follow the American Formula D drifting series. He almost consistently gets podium finishes in competition in The Falken... June 12, 2010 by Todd DeMeza