Cadillac Sixteen concept car. Note the number of details Cadillac could use for a flagship here.
I’ve been a fan of Cadillac since I was a little kid. When I was just eight years old, we pulled up in the driveway of my grandparents’ house in Boca Raton, and my grandpa said, “Albert, I have something to show you.” He opened the garage door, and there sat a brand-new 1998 Cadillac Deville D’Elegance, in Gold Firemist, with the Northstar V8. I thought it was beautiful (and this was still before I knew how much better the German cars really were), and I still remember it. Though it certainly wasn’t the best car in the world in hindsight, it started my love affair with the wraith and crest. Continue reading A RWD Cadillac flagship? Sounds great, but here’s a few suggestions.→
Mercedes SL500 (Front). Not as swoopy as the newer ones but still very nice in its own right.
For years, Mercedes-Benz has been one of the most highly respected brands in the luxury car market. The SL, their flagship, has consistently been ahead of its time, no matter which generation, in the amount of technology offered. Expensive when new, these cars have always taken a seat at the top of the automotive table. But, thanks to depreciation (the used car buyer’s friend), all this technology can sit in your driveway for less than the cost of a new Kia Forte. Continue reading Secondhand Saint: Mercedes-Benz R129 (SL-Class, 1990-2002)→
Social media has come a long way from its days of simply linking old friends together and posting up pictures on the Internet. Now, large companies have been looking to use sites like Facebook and MySpace, among others, to advertise product, and Ford Motor Company can count this among their many other successes. Continue reading Social Media: Ford’s Golden Goose→
Camaro vs Challenger. Its High Noon in Texas, ladies and gentlemen.
Ever since Dodge rebooted the Challenger in 2008, muscle car enthusiasts have been absolutely rejoicing. From the ho-hum V6 model (which, despite its faults, does sell) to the tire-annihilating SRT8, the lineup has always drawn my attention. Meanwhile, across town, the boys at Chevy created the hot-selling new Camaro, which, with 432 horsepower from the SS, makes a clear (and powerful) case for itself. The SRT8 happens to be one of the best performance bargains on the market right now, but the Camaro SS may be even better. Continue reading Challenger vs Camaro, the Stang will sit this one out, for now.→
Last month, I intended to test drive a Buick Regal Turbo, but after a walk around the used-car lot, I discovered this little gem on the used car lot. It’s a 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited, and I’ve been seriously considering one for after I graduate next spring. Faced with the opportunity, I decided to postpone driving the Buick and take this LGT for a drive instead. Continue reading Test Driven: 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited→
The Alfa Romeo 4C Concept. Resembles the 8C, but far more obtainable. And I can't help but stare longingly at it.
Almost every car nut in the United States wept the loss of Alfa Romeo in 1995. Alfa was supposed to have returned to America just four years ago with the 8C, but it didn’t happen due to the impending recession and a spotty dealer network (The 8C was sold through Ferrari showrooms, which are, admittedly, few and far between). However, the 4C was recently given the green light, and Alfa (and Fiat’s) top brass have announced that this car will be the car to bring Alfa Romeo back to the U.S. This time, I think it will work. Continue reading Alfa Romeo, please return quickly. We miss you.→
2005 Mustang GT in Windveil Blue, ripping its tires to shreds.
Ford blew everyone away in 2005 with the newly-redesigned Mustang, on its first new chassis since 1979. The styling was completely revised, in the ‘retro-modern’ design theory, which spearheaded development of the new Camaro and Challenger. Continue reading Secondhand Saint: 2005-2009 Ford Mustang GT→
Diesel engines have been around for a much longer time than many people realize. Diesels are coming back to America, in a big way, but I still don’t quite think it’s enough. Over the past couple of years, diesels have started trickling back into the United States due to new regulations on additives in diesel fuel. But, as of now, there is still only a small number of model lines offering a diesel engine for sale here. And I think that must change. Continue reading Diesels: Why We Need Them Now→
Since 2008, Saab’s fate has changed more times than I can count. From GM nearly killing the company off, to a failed deal with Koenigsegg, to a successful deal with Spyker, it’s been a wild couple of years for the offbeat little Swedish company. However, the trouble never seems to stop. Continue reading Saab’s Sob Story→
Hot hatchbacks represent one of the market’s easiest ways to get into a brand-new sporty car without paying an exorbitant price. Although the segment has expanded drastically over the years, Volkswagen is still the company that seems to win every single comparison test. The GTI is the yardstick by which the others are measured, and I decided that I should go and find out why. Continue reading Test Driven: Volkswagen GTI DSG→
It’s no secret that Chrysler’s last entry into the midsize car market was quite simply a car best left to rental lots. The last Sebring is a car that needs no introduction, because it does not deserve one (to be kind). However, the Chrysler 200, its replacement, is made from the same pieces, but seems to be a much better whole. So, what’s the story? Continue reading Chrysler 200: Making Do with What You Have.→
Audi’s been improving its product portfolio at a shockingly fast pace in the past couple of model years. From the all-new A8 to the snarling R8 supercar, every car out of their design studio looks handsome and has driving dynamics to match. However, where there is an ointment, there are always some flies to pick. Continue reading Audi: Four Ring Circus→
Mind Over Motor 