[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] In February of 1989 at the Chicago Auto Show, the Acura NSX made its global debut. The Japanese stunner got tongues wagging and was the buzz of the floor. It was also an immediate media darling, with its unique styling and unparalleled driving dynamics claims. This week, three decades later, in honor of…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Newly published method converts polypropylene, found in containers, carpets and cars, into petrol- and diesel-like fuels that could be suitable for motorists. Scientists at Purdue University in Indiana have discovered a way to turn polypropylene plastic waste into oil, which can then be turned into petrol or diesel fuel. As part of a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Ok, every time I see a Chevy of this stature from the Fifties, I imagine a massive engine under the bonnet with some insane supercharger, an exhaust sticking out of the fenders or under the side skirts, and a lot of fiery decals. Yup, I am thinking about gassers which are basically a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Some people have been calling the 2019 Chicago Auto Show the heavy-duty truck show, but there was some light-duty news at the show, as well. The biggest announcement came courtesy Ram, which introduced the Multifunction Tailgate for its 1500 pickups. It’s a 60/40-split tailgate that allows you to open it, split on one…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Volkswagen announced on Thursday that it is bringing a 21st-century-styled, roofless, door-less dune buggy to the Geneva International Motor Show in March – and this time it’s electric! The company modeled the concept vehicle, coined the ‘e-buggy,’ on the “legendary American dune buggies from the 60s and 70s” but gave it a contemporary…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Today I’m gonna show you how to wash your ceramic coated car using the rinseless washing method. If you live where it’s cold, snowy or hard to get to a pressure washer, this method could be right up your alley. Warm water, 2 detailing products, microfibers and some buckets are gonna get the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] In the coming years, the Ultimate Driving Machine might very well drive itself, and BMW’s Vision iNext concept—presented at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show—gives us a glimpse of what that might look like. “The task for BMW is how to innovate and inspire,” said BMW Group design director Adrian van Hooydonk at…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Audi RS5 Sportback is the latest addition to the German brand’s line-up of performance cars. Pros and Cons Pros Phenomenal performance from the twin-turbo V6 Quattro underpinnings inspire confidence Superb dynamics Resolved interior Second-row practicality Cons Steering a bit anodyne Lacks the visual aggression of the coupe The question that kept floating…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2020 BMW X3 M and X4 M Manufacturer image There once was a time when BMW’s M performance variants graced only a few models, but those days are gone. The latest vehicles to get the M treatment are the X3 and X4 SUVs, whose new M variants — not to be confused with…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Rock Creek Edition is a special-edition version of the Nissan Pathfinder that includes new accessories and a few extra features at no additional cost. Introduced at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, it freshens up the somewhat dated fourth-generation Pathfinder, which was launched in 2012 and went through a mid-cycle upgrade for the…