Most of us have seen movies or TV shows in which cars—often fancy ones—are seized from drug dealers and other criminals. And we’ve heard rumors about how those cars are auctioned off. (That is, when Crockett and Tubbs types don’t end up driving them as part of their cover in vice!) But how does buying... Continue Reading →
About a month ago, Audi CEO Marcus Duesmann announced that the company will, from this point forward, stop developing new internal combustion engines. Instead, they'll begin phasing out fuel burning vehicles in favor of electric propulsion. Car enthusiasts and those familiar with the industry have long known and recently began to accept that internal combustion... Continue Reading →
If you’re getting ready to sell a car, one of the most important things to know is what you can get for it—what’s it really worth, and what’s the best way to price it? There are a few sources that are good key indicators to help you determine what your car is worth. Look it... Continue Reading →
You may be hearing from friends, or reading posts from neighbors on Nextdoor about how ‘I must have left my car unlocked last night…’ They describe how they’re so careful, and they never leave their car unlocked. But last night someone got into it without breaking in, rifled through it, and stole any valuables left... Continue Reading →
We’ve all been there—you’ve got a car that you love, and it’s paid for, and you’re attached to it… but it’s starting to have problems. First it’s relatively small stuff… it needs a new alternator. Okay, done. But then, just two months later, the steering pump goes out. The bills start to pile up. But... Continue Reading →
When you're looking at used cars, you might notice some signs of wear. Which ones are just cosmetic, and which ones could be signs of more serious problems? Here's our guide to common used car problems, and whether they're only superficial or warrant further inspection. Paint One of the most common things you’ll notice about... Continue Reading →
Car thefts are more common than you might imagine, and have been on the rise over the past year. There are a number of things you can do to make your car less likely to be targeted. But what about actual car anti theft devices? Are they really car theft prevention? Which ones are best?... Continue Reading →
It's no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic has had profound economic effects across all industries. What may come as a surprise though, is that not all of these effects were negative. In fact, according to a recent article by Road & Track, 2020 was a record-breaking year for car dealership profits. So how, in the... Continue Reading →
Can a car be cursed? If it is possible, then James Dean’s ‘Little Bastard’ (the nickname of the car he died in) surely was. About Little Bastard Little Bastard was a Porsche 550 Spyder. It was fast, curvy, and quite rare: Porsche only made about 90 550 Spyders. It was built for speed, and it... Continue Reading →
Sometimes work can be boring. Just about every working adult can relate to this struggle—even car designers. So, what better way for an automotive design team to spice up the workday than to think of some easter eggs to implement in the car they’re designing? Easter eggs are small details that most car owners won’t... Continue Reading →
