[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] American Motors called the new Jeep Wagoneer and Cherokee “sportwagons” when those sport utility vehicles were downsized for the 1984 model year. Compared with their predecessors, these new versions were shorter, nearly 1,000 pounds lighter and offered better fuel economy. They also introduced “Quadra-Link” front suspension. The Pick of the Day is a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] As we begin a new year, we take time to remember some of those in the classic car community who left us in 2020 (presented here in chronological order of their passing): William Motta, former art director at Road & Track magazine Gary Ronberg, NASA scientist and Chrysler racing engineer Giancarlo Morbidelli, motorcycle…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The 2020 Genesis G70 is just a two-year-old car, but you cannot call it an amateur by any means. The company has managed to crack the code to make a sedan that is strong on performance, drives well in the real world, comes with all the bells and whistles, and feels luxurious inside-out.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Unveiled in September 2019, the Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 is one of the most exciting supercars that went into production in 2020. But it’s not just the exhilarating, Countach-inspired design; the Sian is also Lambo’s first production hybrid, paving the way to upcoming electrified supercars from Sant’Agata Bolognese. With 2020 coming to an…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Toyota has taken the wraps off its new urban-focussed electric vehicle, the diminutive C+pod. Powered by a small rear-mounted electric motor with 9.2kW and 56Nm sending drive to the rear wheels, the C+pod has a claimed top speed of 60km/h. Power for the electric motor comes via a 9.06kWh lithium-ion battery, giving the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] When I picked up my Super Sonic Blue 1999 Acura Integra in late 2019, I already knew it was something special. The innovation and engineering that went into Acura’s “pocket rocket” compact model in the mid-1990s made it an instant favorite among performance car enthusiasts. Then the Fast and the Furious franchise was…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Just days after struggling to decorate a small gingerbread house as part of my daughter’s holiday decorating, I heard that a gingerbread version of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway complex had been created and was on display at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis. Turns out the mini-Indy isn’t…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mazda has been building new parts for the original MX-5 Miata for a couple of years and even offers a full restoration service over in Japan. Now it’s expanding the parts program to the RX-7, specifically the second- and third-generation models, known to fans as the FC and FD, respectively. Right now, the parts are only available…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Hyundai’s new full-size SUV may come as a sporty variant for those wanting to shake off the family image. The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has just landed in Australia, offering buyers a viable seven- or eight-seater alternative to other large SUVs like the Toyota LandCruiser, but for those who don’t necessarily need proper off-road…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The verdict: Smooth, quiet and comfortable, the Camry Hybrid is still a pleasant transportation device, but the value equation for its extra-cost hybrid powertrain is questionable. Versus the competition: It’s more fun to drive and more efficient than a Honda Accord Hybrid, but the Honda has a nicer interior — the bigger challenge…