Posts Written by Paul Strauss

Toyota’s EX-III was a sleek and hypermodern sports coupe shown for the first time at the 1969 Tokyo Motor Show. The car was designed in-house by Toyota rather than by the typical European design firms typically selected to create concept cars at the time.…

We’re just a couple of years into the life of the Mark V Supra, and the car has already seen some upgrades to its performance and available drivetrains with the release of the 2021 3.0 and 2.0 models.…

The Indianapolis 500 returns on May 30, 2021, and I’m looking forward to watching all 200 laps of high-speed action as these 550-to-700 horsepower open-wheel race cars take to the track.…

Some of my favorites cars are of the hot hatch variety – and the Hyundai Veloster N is one of the best hot hatches you can buy today.…

Recently, we heard a rumor about the name of Ford’s upcoming electric F-150 pickup truck, and now we can confirm it. The new truck is bringing back the F-150 Lightning moniker, previously used in the late 1990s for Ford’s performance pickup.…

After completely redesigning its mid-size sedan back in 2018, Lexus is showing off the latest iteration of the ES. While the new models feature a mix of appearance and technology enhancements, the car continues to ride on the same TNGA-K platform as the current model, as well offer the same drivetrain options, including a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine making 203 hp, 3.5-liter V6 with 302 hp, and a hybrid 2.5-liter system that produces 215 hp.…

Lexus recently announced that the V8 is coming back to the IS with the announcement of the 2022 IS 500 F Sport Performance. Now, we have word that the Japanese automaker is bringing out a limited edition of the car for those who wish to grab one of the first of the powerful sedans.…

The Hyundai Kona is one of my favorite compact crossovers at the moment, offering sporty and modern looks, solid handling, and versatility. Now, Hyundai’s N division is teasing a version of the car that’s designed for performance.…

I don’t spend a whole lot of time in entry-level cars, but it’s nice to see that there are some nice options out there for people without deep pockets or who are just starting in a career.…

From 2008 to 2014, Lexus made a V8-powered variant of its smallest sedan, known then as the IS F. With the redesign of the IS, the V8 went away, and you could only get an IS with a turbo 4 or a V6.…

I’ll go on record now and say that the 1990s wasn’t exactly my favorite decade for automotive design. Cars became more and more homogeneous in style, and mediocre performance seemed to be the name of the game during those days, with none-too-thrilling cars like the Dodge Neon, the Pontiac Trans Sport, and the Ford Tempo.…

Two of the world’s most iconic vehicles are the classic VW Type 2 Bus, and the DeLorean DMC-12. So what would happen if you figured out a way to combine the two?…

The Rogue has been Nissan’s top-selling vehicle for a while now and is one of the most popular cars in the country. The ubiquitous mid-size SUV has seen a dramatic makeover for the 2021 model year, giving the daily driver a bold new look both outside and in, along with upgrades to its handling and technology.…

It’s been a few years since the Lexus RC F first debuted. Back in 2014, I had the opportunity to spend some quality time with the sports sedan to put it through its paces on both public roads and on a race track.…

What could be better than winning a brand new, mid-engined 2020 C8 Corvette? How about winning a C8 and a classic 1962 Corvette? The folks over at Dream Giveaway are doing just that, offering up a prize that includes both of these amazing sports cars, while supporting veterans and children’s charities with your donations.…