Posts Written by Paul Strauss

Despite the current Charger and Challenger riding on the same platform since 2006, Dodge has done an extraordinary job making the most out of these muscle cars, with the Challenger consistently beating out both the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro in sales numbers.…

A few months back, Polestar showed off a fantastic-looking concept car: the O₂ roadster. Thanks to its popularity and positive reception, the EV maker has announced a version that will go into production for the 2026 model year under the Polestar 6 badge.…

The Karmann Ghia is one of the most iconic cars ever made by Volkswagen. Produced from 1957 to 1974, the 2+2 coupe and convertible cars are immediately recognizable and are a joyful little ride.…

I love the design of the current Ford Bronco and its little brother, the Bronco Sport. Both SUVs have an appealing boxy design that harkens back to the first-generation Bronco that was produced in the late 1960s and into the 1970s.…

Car companies’ attempts to turn crossovers into ragtops have resulted in such unholy creations as the Nissan Murano Crosscabriolet and the slightly more successful but still odd Land Rover Evoque Convertible.…

Back in the early days of the automotive industry, cars and trucks were actually made from wood. Once they moved to steel construction, the Woodie gave buyers real wood panels on the outsides of their cars.…

It’s been a long time since automaker MG produced its iconic MGB roadster. Now, the UK-based, Chinese-owned automaker is working on a new 2-seat convertible with a decidedly more modern look and drivetrain.…

If you want the most off-road capable Ford truck, you go for a Raptor. But if you want a Ford truck with more modest off-road ambitions and rugged looks, their Tremor off-road package is a great choice.…

I’ve driven the current gas-powered Chevy Blazer, and while I like its styling, I wasn’t very impressed with its powertrain or driving dynamics. But with the announcement of the 2024 Blazer EV, that could all change.…

Anyone who lived through the 1990s (or has watched The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air)  knows that the fashion of the decade included a whole lot of color blocking.…

When it comes to Ford pickups, the Raptor has been the bad boy of the lineup. Now, there’s an even more impressive and powerful model called the Raptor R.…

A couple of months back, I had the opportunity to view an unbadged, pre-production sample of Toyota’s latest sedan. However, I was under a strict embargo not to discuss it with anyone.…

When it comes to family-friendly crossovers, there are more choices on the market today than ever. The 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid aims straight down the fairway with its design, fuel efficiency, comfort, and technology.…

With the stock exhaust, the Ram 1500 TRX already has a pretty imposing exhaust note. Those dual TRX pipes produce quite a ruckus hooked up to that 702-horsepower supercharged Hemi V8 engine.…

I’ve spent quite a bit of time driving various models of the Toyota Tacoma over the last few years, and it’s still one of my favorite pickup trucks.…