Discussion of matters in the automotive industry and in car culture. Our opinions on what is going on, manufacturer’s products, etc
Aston Martin have come out with a new model called the Virage, which is supposed to “fill the gap” between the DB9 and the DBS. Having seen one in person recently, I can attest that it is a glorious car. The problem with it though is that there really wasn’t a market gap between the DB9 and DBS that needed to be filled in the first place. Continue reading Aston Virage. It’s great…but, why?
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
The Cajun is the much-rumored “baby” Cayenne Porsche plans to bring out sometime soon. When I consider the prospect of such a car, I have to consider how it will fit into the market and if it will even work overall. Based on the success of the Cayenne and Panamera, I would definitely say that this car has a very real ability to succeed once in production if properly executed. All of you scoffing purists out there just need to realize: it is cars like these, from which Porsche makes most of their money, that allow them to make all of the pure or wild Porsches that you lust after–so embrace it. Continue reading What to do with the upcoming Porsche Cajun
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.
As far as describing what this car is about, there is only one word to say: FUN. Everything about the car’s character will put a constant smile on your face, and that is something many, much faster, cars will fail to do. Continue reading Secondhand Saint: Mini Cooper S (2002-2006)
Differentials are something you mention, and people just stare at you like “HUH?, but they are immensely important to cars as we know them today. This video (that I saw on Jalopnik today, indeed) shows how it works in such glorious simplicity. Have a look, its really much easier to grasp than you may think.
-Nick
The 2012 VW Beetle is exactly what the Beetle needed to be in this day and age. VW has gotten rid of the cute and overly feminine look for a much more mature look that draws much from Dr. Ferdinand Porsche’s original Volkswagen design. Continue reading My thoughts on the new VW Beetle
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.
This is somewhat of a departure even from the other cars we have featured in this section, but the F355 is a fantastic value if you have the money for it. While it cannot be had for the price of a new Corolla (like many of the other cars we’ve featured), it is one of the most iconic modern Ferraris and it can be had for the price of a BMW 5 series, so it is still a fantastic value. Continue reading Secondhand Saint: Ferrari F355
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
Horsepower ratings: how much power does your car have? Well, theres a few different answers…. Continue reading Cars 101: How much power does a car really make?
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
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