[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] On July 8, 1965, my Dad purchased a brand new 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS. This was his first new car purchased off the lot and, oddly, has been the only new car he has ever purchased. He paid $3,262.45 for the car. He then married my Mom in November of that same year.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Saying that two-thirds of American adults already known how to drive with a manual transmission, “and more are interested in learning,” Cadillac has announced it will offer a 6-speed stick shift in its 2022 CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing vehicles. The company has released a photograph of the medallion that will be mounted on…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It turns out that you really can’t tell a book by its cover, or even from some of its reviews. In this case, the book is The National Road: Dispatches from a Changing America by Tom Zoellner. The book’s cover shows a road, a straight stretch of empty pavement that looks, what with…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL is the upcoming, seventh-generation version of the SL-Class, the company’s two-door roadster. Set to break cover in early 2021, the 2022 SL will replace the sixth-generation model, also known as the R231, which was discontinued in 2020 after eight years on the market. The 2022 SL will bring many…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Road car drag racing has been a thing ever since the early days of the automobile. It’s not exactly the best way to find out if one car is better than the other, but it’s a fun way to establish which is faster in a straight line. Supercar drag racing is even more…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The letter, dated March 20, 2020, was addressed to Adrian Hallmark, chairman and CEO of British automaker Bentley. It began with a nostalgic recap of the marque’s storied triumphs in races a century ago, before getting, politely, to the point. “Understandably, over many years, Bentley Motors’ marketing department has sought to maximise this…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Responding to customer requests, United Pacific Industries has introduced the Titan Vented Locking Gas Cap to its aftermarket accessories offerings for classic cars and trucks. The military-style fuel cap fits 1957-1970 Ford Bronco and pickup trucks, as well as 1949-1970 Ford cars and 1947-1971 Chevrolet and GMC pickups. The device is available in…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Has a mid-life update kept the entry-level Suzuki Swift fresh in a competitive city car segment? Pros and Cons Pros Perky drivetrain combination Supple and comfortable ride Decent second row comfort Cons Lack of advanced safety tech Boot on the small size, even for this segment Stupid rear-door handles Cheap and cheerful city…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The modified bug comes with a price tag of $770,000. A Volkswagen Beetle – powered by a 1006kW jet turbine – has come onto the market in the US. The car retains its original 1.6-litre petrol engine tucked away under the bonnet for the daily commute, which sends a respectable 74kW to the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] California-based ZeroLabs can transform your retro ride into an all-electric car. California-based electric car start-up ZeroLabs has just launched a new electric vehicle (EV) platform that can be inserted underneath classic cars to give them a modern electrified powertrain in a matter of days. Set to launch with limited availability from late 2021,…