Posts Written by Paul Strauss

December 23, 2022

This Guy Built a Wooden Rolls-Royce Boat Tail for His Kid

This Guy Built a Wooden Rolls-Royce Boat Tail for His Kid
A little while back, Rolls-Royce showed off a grand lux, coachbuilt convertible called the Boat Tail. Inspired by the extravagant British luxury car, ND Woodworking Art got to work building a pint-size replica for his son.…
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December 12, 2022

The 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo Looked Like a Sci-Fi Fighter Ship

The 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo Looked Like a Sci-Fi Fighter Ship
If there’s one thing that I can say about the 1970s, it’s that the decade gave us some of the coolest wedge-shaped cars ever designed. One such example is the Alfa Romeo Navajo, a concept car designed by famed Italian coachbuilder Bertone.…
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December 4, 2022

2023 Infiniti QX55 Review: It’s No FX

2023 Infiniti QX55 Review: It’s No FX
My wife and I owned three different Infiniti FX35s between 2003 and 2011, and we really did enjoy each one. But over the years, the FX – then renamed QX70 – couldn’t keep up with the competition from other luxury and performance brands.…
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November 26, 2022

Concepts from Future Past: Cadillac Cyclone

Concepts from Future Past: Cadillac Cyclone
Let’s take a trip back to the 1950s, a time when aviation was on the rise, and rocket ships were the future. This set the perfect stage for the design of sleek and streamlined vehicles, some of which looked like they could launch into space.…
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November 16, 2022

2023 Toyota Prius and Prius Prime Get Sleek New Design and Even Better Fuel Efficiency

2023 Toyota Prius and Prius Prime Get Sleek New Design and Even Better Fuel Efficiency
Since it first popped onto the scene in 1997, the Toyota Prius has been known for its fuel efficiency, but most certainly not for its good looks.…
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November 15, 2022

The Ringbrothers Chevy K5 Blazer Bully Blazes with Nearly 1200 Horsepower

The Ringbrothers Chevy K5 Blazer Bully Blazes with Nearly 1200 Horsepower
During the 2022 SEMA show, master customizers the Ringbrothers turned up with one of the best Chevy K5 Blazer restomods ever. Based on a 1972 K5 Blazer, the Bully now packs a 6.8-liter GM LS3 engine from Wegner Motorsports, along with a massive 4.5-liter Whipple supercharger.…
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November 10, 2022

2022 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION Review: A Road-Tripper’s Delight

2022 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION Review: A Road-Tripper’s Delight
When it comes to everyday SUVs, the Volkswagen Atlas is a solid, purposeful vehicle that does exactly what it sets out to do. It’s a purposeful daily driver with exceptional space, a thoughtful and pragmatic cargo area, and clean straight-down-the-middle styling that’s far less divisive than most competing models on the market.…
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November 1, 2022

The XPeng AeroHT Flying Car Is a Giant Drone with Four Wheels

The XPeng AeroHT Flying Car Is a Giant Drone with Four Wheels
Futurists have dreamt of flying cars for decades, with notable contributions from HG Wells, The Jetsons, Blade Runner, and The Fifth Element. But our dreams of flying over traffic jams have yet to come true.…
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October 28, 2022

Classic AMC Pacer Commercials Celebrate The First “Wide Small Car”

Classic AMC Pacer Commercials Celebrate The First “Wide Small Car”
The reputation of the AMC Pacer certainly precedes itself. But the late 1970s bubble-shaped car certainly has its fans, too, if nothing else but for its kitsch factor.…
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October 25, 2022

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle Hybrid Review: The Master of Minivans

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle Hybrid Review: The Master of Minivans
When it comes to family-friendly vehicles on the road in America these days, SUVs and crossovers get most of the love. While minivans are known for being boring, they offer a significant amount of cabin space, comfortable seating for all passengers, and cargo-hauling versatility.…
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October 21, 2022

A Modern Toyota Hilux Gets a Totally Unscientific Durability Test

A Modern Toyota Hilux Gets a Totally Unscientific Durability Test
When it comes to automotive durability, Toyota trucks are at the top of the game. And sitting at the top of the heap is the classic Toyota Hilux, which the guys from Top Gear famously drowned, lit on fire, and subjected to a 240-foot drop from a building.…
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October 16, 2022

Polestar 3 Electric SUV Specs and Pricing Revealed

Polestar 3 Electric SUV Specs and Pricing Revealed
Volvo spin-off Polestar continues to add to its line of performance-oriented electric vehicles with its first production SUV. Like other Polestar vehicles, the Polestar 3 has a sleek, modern look and a powerful drivetrain.…
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October 9, 2022

2022 Ford GT LM Special Edition Is The Last GT of This Generation

2022 Ford GT LM Special Edition Is The Last GT of This Generation
It seems like only yesterday that I attended the reveal of the drop-dead gorgeous Ford GT. In fact, it’s been more than seven years since the car debuted at NAIAS in Detroit.…
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October 3, 2022

The 1990 Plymouth Voyager III Concept Was a Weird Modular Minivan

The 1990 Plymouth Voyager III Concept Was a Weird Modular Minivan
The 1990s were generally not a good decade for automotive design and performance. It was the era of awkward, bubble-shaped cars and the rise of the minivan.…
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September 29, 2022

2023 Nissan Ariya Prices Announced for All Trim Levels

2023 Nissan Ariya Prices Announced for All Trim Levels
Nissan’s battery electric crossover is coming out for the 2023 model year, and we now know how much it will cost. The base model of the Ariya will start at $43,190.…
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