Posts Written by Paul Strauss

If one statement holds true in the auto industry, it’s that adding the word “Sport” to a vehicle doesn’t make it a sporty vehicle. Case in point: The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.…

The Kia Optima has been a solid and worthy entry into the mid-size sedan segment, especially since its 2016 redesign. Since that time, both Honda and Toyota have completely redesigned their competing sedans, and now Kia and its corporate cousin Hyundai are out for blood.…

After years of anticipation, Ford has officially taken wraps off of the new 2021 Bronco, and it looks fantastic. The new SUV manages to capture the spirit of the classic, boxy Bronco, while embracing modern technology and demands for versatility.…

When Chevy first announced that the new Trailblazer would be a small crossover rather than a mid-size SUV, die-hard fans of the original were up in arms.…

This is how they did it in the days before Microsoft PowerPoint. Greg’s Automotive dug up this awesomely retro bit of automotive history which features a sales training presentation for the original 1970 AMC Gremlin.…

If there are two underlying things I can say about every single Mazda you can buy today, it’s that they all have a great, consistent design language, and they’re all fun to drive.…

It’s often the case that when carmakers reveal a concept car, they look to the past before they look to the future. This helps give their designs a grounding in the brand’s heritage.…

Despite any rumors that sedans are going away, the 4-door passenger car is alive and well, and as far as I’m concerned, better than ever when it comes to the current selection – especially when it comes to the mid-size segment.…

When it comes to Class 1 Baja race cars, they’re usually covered with so much mud, dirt, and bugs, that you really don’t pay attention to their color scheme or body styling.…

Let’s face it. The Nissan Frontier isn’t exactly a modern truck. The current model been largely the same since it first came out all the way back in 2005.…

There’s no question that Apple and Porsche are two of the most iconic brand names in the history of modern business. Back in 1980, when Apple was still known as Apple Computer (and it still believed in colors) its branding featured heavily on one particular race team’s livery.…

It’s not often that a car company releases a hotly-anticipated car, and then makes big changes to it just one year into its lifecycle. But that’s exactly what Toyota did with the GR Supra.…

When it comes to upgrading sports cars and trucks, Hennessey Performance is one of the best in the industry. It was only a matter of time before the Texas-based aftermarket tuners would work their magic on the new C8 Corvette, which is already quite the impressive car all on its own.…

I’m already a fan of the current Toyota RAV4. It’s quite good in both its gas and hybrid versions, and represents a major upgrade over the previous generation, both aesthetically and functionally.…

When the Jeep Gladiator came out last year, it marked the first time Jeep had made a pickup truck in decades. Until now, the most capable version you could buy has been the Rubicon.…