[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Special-edition Hellcat gets a long name to match its wide body. Dodge has revealed the (deep breath) Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition (phew!) ahead of the Woodward Dream Cruise, paying tribute to one of its 1960s legends. The blue-and-white Daytona (as it’ll be known from here forwards, purely to save…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The RX350 Sports Luxury blends edgy design with old-school Japanese plushness, but it still lacks the infotainment and dynamism of European rivals. Pros and Cons Pros Silky smooth V6 Build quality is top-notch Stacks of kit Comfortable and quiet cabin Cons She’s thirsty Infuriating infotainment Wallowy handling New model coming soon There are…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The first-generation BMW M3 E30 is arguably one of the most sought-after BMWs in the world today. But even its collectible status hasn’t stopped tuners from engaging in a little aftermarket debauchery. The Smoking Tire’s Matt Farah recently took the wheel of one such project. It’s an M3 E30, but underneath that hood…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] This Friday, August 16, automotive cognoscenti from around the world will convene at the Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, the annual four-wheel fete hosted by the Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel Valley, Calif. One of the primary attractions of the region’s famed Monterey Car Week, the event—now in its 17th year—has made…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] I do not approve, promote, or encourage illegal street racing at any level. Street racing, however, does happen. A lot. Here I am to tell you about the unspoken rules of street racing that should, at least, make you and anyone involved a tad safer. This list of unspoken rules, should also teach…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 returned after five years with more power than ever, a menacing body kit and, for the very first time, a race-spec rear wing. With more than 700 horsepower coming from a supercharged V-8, the Shelby GT500 is notably more powerful than its traditional rival, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2020 Hyundai Kona Manufacturer image Hyundai’s 2020 Kona, Santa Fe and Tucson SUVs all earned the best possible five-star safety rating in evaluations for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program. Related: 5-Star Cars: Audi Q8, Lincoln Nautilus Among Newest Crash-Test Champs The three Hyundais also have standard, or as…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Cars.com photos by Jennifer Geiger Even in the Toyota RAV4’s more unflattering moments, the best-selling compact crossover continually proves its popularity. Case in point: A federal safety recall of approximately 14,000 model-year 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid SUVs — for a defect that could prevent the backup camera from…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The 1939 Porsche Type 64 is the first automobile to carry the iconic “Porsche” script. Based on the Volkswagen Beetle, also developed by Ferdinand Porsche, the Type 64 is the oldest surviving Porsche. The coupé was developed in a time when Porsche offered vehicle development work and consulting, but wasn’t building cars under…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Lexus NX 300h Manufacturer image For the 2019 model year, the Lexus NX sees a boost in safety ratings. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has rated the mid-size luxury SUV a Top Safety Pick Plus — the insurance-industry-backed automotive-safety advocacy agency’s highest designation. Related: Crash-Safety Goal Post Moved for 2019: Which…