The United States has an automotive history so rich and diverse it can be described as nothing short of glorious. As consumers in the United States car market, we have had the pleasure of being offered the absolute best cars from all the best manufacturers, a privilege many countries are not lucky enough to have.... Continue Reading →
Avoiding OfferUp scammers: how to protect yourself
Scammers are the worst. As marketplaces continue to grow their online presence, scam artists are stepping up their games (from all over the world). In 2015, 44.9%—or almost half of all consumer complaints—were related to online fraud. OfferUp, a popular site for buying and selling items has made attempts to end the trend. But lately... Continue Reading →
Why the 2000s were the best era for performance cars
Car enthusiasts notoriously slow to warm up to new models, technologies, and trends in the auto industry. They’re quick to claim that water-cooling ruined the 911, and that electronic power steering neutered the 3-series’ famously sharp sports-sedan character. In reality, most of these changes are for the better, and broaden a car’s potential audience, and... Continue Reading →
The post-pandemic car market: what lies ahead?
A lot of things have changed in the car industry since the start of the pandemic. Some things will likely go back to the way they were. But a lot of new ways of doing things—that were necessary adaptations for the pandemic—may prove to be better ways, and may turn out to be permanent changes.... Continue Reading →
5 most exciting cars of 2021
A retro-modern Bronco, an all-electric Hummer, and a Mustang that looks like none you've ever seen before... meet the class of 2021.
Land Rover Defender 2020: first review
The original Defender was the foundation vehicle of the Land Rover line, but a far cry from the luxurious sport utilities that have become synonymous with the marque in the last few decades. It was a rugged, minimalist workhorse. Right up until the last one rolled off the assembly line in Solihull in 2016, the... Continue Reading →
The most exciting cars of 2020
2019 proved to be an exciting year for car enthusiasts: we saw a revival of the iconic Toyota Supra, a redesigned Porsche 911 and BMW 3 Series, and a brand new McLaren hypercar in the Senna. Those were all properly exciting, but with the new year well underway, I think it’s only appropriate to start... Continue Reading →
To own a car or not own a car: what are the alternatives?
There are so many alternatives to car ownership—do you really need one? Here are some things to consider.
Tesla: reinventing car sales—or not?
Tesla's led automotive innovation in a lot of ways, but will their bold online-only strategy be a boon or a bust?
Cars of the future: what will they look like in 30 years?
Car technology is changing faster than ever before. What will our cars look like 30 years in the future?