Car, Truck, and SUV News and Reviews

September 1, 2015

Peugeot’s Fractal Concept Droptop EV Angling to Stun

Peugeot’s Fractal Concept Droptop EV Angling to Stun
Lion-hearted French automaker Peugeot has revealed its stunning Fractal convertible concept ahead of the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, and the first question that popped into my mind had nothing to do with the car, per se.…
Check It Out
August 31, 2015

Venturi VBB-3 EV Sets Land Speed Record for Its Class

Venturi VBB-3 EV Sets Land Speed Record for Its Class
It’s been a rough few years for land speed record seekers at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Heavy rains cancelled the annual Bonneville Speed Week for the second year in a row, as the salt was too wet and muddy for racing to take place.…
Check It Out
August 31, 2015

Ford Explorer Goes Platinum in Latest Update

Ford Explorer Goes Platinum in Latest Update
Ford has a long history of cranking out expensive and luxury laden SUVs going back to the days of the old Eddie Bauer editions. Today, the luxury in Ford lines really kicks in with the Platinum model.…
Check It Out
August 31, 2015

Smart fortwo Cabrio Drops its Top in 12 Seconds

Smart fortwo Cabrio Drops its Top in 12 Seconds
The first experience you probably had with a Smart car may have been when you almost punted one across the parking lot because you didn’t see it in the packing place before you tried to whip in, or that could just be me.…
Check It Out
August 30, 2015

1976 Jaguar XJ12C Barn Find from Classic Brit TV Show for Sale

1976 Jaguar XJ12C Barn Find from Classic Brit TV Show for Sale
As a sequel to the 1960s British spy parody TV show The Avengers, The New Avengers became a cult classic in the 1970s. Main character John Steed complemented his debonair Savile Row swagger with an equally classy 1976 Jaguar XJ12C with a Broadspeed body kit, extra-wide tires and British Racing Green paint job.…
Check It Out
August 30, 2015

RingBanana: The Little Miata That Did

RingBanana: The Little Miata That Did
Earlier this month, I talked a bit about a beat up little yellow Mazda Miata that some guys had purchased for 1000 Euros (~$1125 USD), dubbed the RingBanana.…
Check It Out
August 30, 2015

Honda Refreshes CR-Z for 2016

Honda Refreshes CR-Z for 2016
Decades ago, when I first met my wife, she had an old beat up Honda CR-Z. I loved that car; it was so fun to drive and looked cool too.…
Check It Out
August 28, 2015

Subaru Cuts 2016 BRZ Pricing and Adds New Features

Subaru Cuts 2016 BRZ Pricing and Adds New Features
One of the things that you can count on in this world is that everything gets more expensive as the years go by. This is particularly true in the car market, where prices often increase each model year even if there are no changes made to the vehicle.…
Check It Out
August 28, 2015

Driving the Ferrari 488 GTB on the PCH

Driving the Ferrari 488 GTB on the PCH
I love cars. I really love Ferraris, and all I can think about each time a new model like the 488 GTB comes out is that I chose the wrong major in college.…
Check It Out
August 27, 2015

Watch the Jaguar F-Type SVR Zoom Around the Ring

Watch the Jaguar F-Type SVR Zoom Around the Ring
Given the fact that my daily driver is a Jaguar F-Type, you might say I’ve got a bit of a bias towards this instant classic British sports car.…
Check It Out
August 27, 2015

Holden Commodore’s Swan Song to Be a 638hp Beast

Holden Commodore’s Swan Song to Be a 638hp Beast
Of all the cars available around the world that we can’t get here in the U.S., the one I have always wanted most was a Holden Commodore.…
Check It Out
August 27, 2015

Plymouth Barracuda May Be Relaunched as a Dodge

Plymouth Barracuda May Be Relaunched as a Dodge
Over the last few years, there have been plenty of rumors and teaser shows of what a new Plymouth Dodge Barracuda might look like. Word is that FCA is showing off a design for the new Barracuda to dealers in Las Vegas right now.…
Check It Out
August 27, 2015

Review: 2015 Lexus GS 350 F-Sport

Review: 2015 Lexus GS 350 F-Sport
I’ll start out by saying the Lexus GS 350 F-Sport is a paradigm in contradiction. It’s a car that is both conservative, but bold. Its looks are both brash but simple.…
Check It Out
August 26, 2015

This 1973 Ferves Ranger Is the Most Adorable Car Ever

This 1973 Ferves Ranger Is the Most Adorable Car Ever
I’ve seen quite a variety of cars in my lifetime, but none so ridiculously cute as this 1973 Ferves Ranger. This oddball little green car is just one of 600 of the vehicles ever made, and it’s going up for auction soon.…
Check It Out
August 26, 2015

Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet to Return After 44 Years

Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet to Return After 44 Years
The thing that made my Mazda MX-5 uncomfortable to drive with the top down in Texas was the temperature outside. We have maybe two good months for top down driving before it is too hot or too cold. …
Check It Out

Home | About Us | Suggest | Contact Us | Links | Privacy | Disclosure

© 2013-2024 Awesomer Media

Cool Cars: 95Octane | Awesome Stuff: The Awesomer