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Top 10 Cars of the 2014 SEMA Show
The SEMA Show is a ludicrous mix of vehicles modified to the moon and back again that draws thousands of people every year. Manufacturers pay absurdly high fees to host displays mostly filled with versions of their car that a third party modifies.
Top 10 Corvette Stingrays of the 2014 SEMA Show
The new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is quickly becoming a tuner favorite.
Top 10 Trucks of the 2014 SEMA Show
In the world of custom pickup trucks, the golden question always looms: raise it or lower it? Well we found tons of fantastic examples of both at this year’s 2014 SEMA Show, but we have whittled them down to just our 10 favorites. Read on to see some of the best custom rigs, from rat rods…
Top 10 SEMA Cars We’re Stoked to See
This week the Specialty Equipment Market Association will light Vegas on fire in one of the biggest conventions hit the strip each year.
Top 10 Most Reliable Cars of 2014
Buying a new car can be a daunting experience and the last thing you want to do is have to go back to have to serviced to fix an issue that shouldn’t have been there in the first place.
Top 10 Least Reliable Cars of 2014
Each year, Consumer Reports conducts its Reliability Survey in order to determine which vehicles presented the most problems fresh off the assembly line.
10 Cars That Are More Efficient Than a Prius
Toyota’s Prius has become the go-to vehicle for people looking to save money at the gas pump. Sure, it looks like an alien science project gone wrong and its driving dynamics are less fun than a trip to the ER, but this car’s groundbreaking combination of high technology, phenomenal fuel economy and unimpeachable reliability have…
Top 20 Most Embarrassing Cars to Drive: Part 1
There are good cars, bad cars and embarrassing cars. Today we’ll take a look at the latter list, cars that were bad, underwhelming, uninspired and downright humiliating to be seen in.
Top 10 Older Cars We’re Still in Love With
Drivers looking for something cool have a veritable smörgåsbord of options on the market today. Automakers are building some of the most appealing and exciting vehicles in industry history.
Top 10 ‘Forbidden Fruits’ of the 2014 Paris Motor Show
Car companies are pretty clever. A lot of time, research and money gets spent before a new product is created.
Top 10 Hybrids of the 2014 Paris Motor Show
French automaker Peugeot built a crossover concept for Paris this year that uses a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and 500 hp. How can that be? There are also electric motors powering each of the axles to achieve that number. No, you can’t expect to see a road car like this any time soon, but how…
Top 10 Cars From the 2014 Paris Motor Show
Paris, France is an international gem known for art and culture, fine dining and high fashion as well as its architecture and history. This capital’s biennial auto show is also a major attraction, particularly for gear heads.
Top 10 Affordable Cars With Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control is common on many high-end cars, but did you know that a massive monthly payment isn’t necessary to access the technology? Cars with adaptive cruise control will slow down and speed up according to the vehicle ahead, making highway commuting much easier. Some systems will even stop the car completely and then…
10 Cars We’re Excited to See at the Paris Motor Show
Did you know that bananas grown in Africa but sold in America grow and ripen on the trees in plastic bags? Bananas grown there and sold domestically don’t and frankly they taste a heck of a lot better for it.
Top 10 Cars That Need An Extra Gear (or two)
It’s 2014 and there are STILL cars out there with four and five-speed gearboxes. You may be asking “What’s wrong with that?” and the answer is “Everything!”
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Top 10 States with the Rudest Drivers
Aggressive maneuvering, horns blaring, center-most fingers locked in their upright positions, these are but a few hallmarks of ill-mannered motoring. Surly, rushed or otherwise incompetent drivers cause mayhem on America’s country roads and urban thoroughfares.
10 German Vehicles NOT Actually Built in Germany
Cultural stereotypes aside, Germany is known for its advanced technology, engineering prowess and top-quality manufacturing. The land of beer, bratwurst and BMW is especially famed for its automobiles, which are renowned the world over for their driving dynamics and Autobahn-proven performance.
Top 10 Cars for Older Drivers
Last week we pointed out some of the most geriatric cars on the market, vehicles that are stodgy, dated or otherwise un-cool. In the process we totally lampooned senior citizens, making fun of them every chance we had.
August 2014 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers
Like memories of band camp August is dead and buried. Regrettably the eighth month of the year didn’t go quietly; it took summer down with it. Sure, the season’s not officially over but we’re too emotionally devastated about the loss to care. At least new-vehicle sales in the U.S. were strong.
Top 10 Forbidden Fruits Growing In Your Backyard
Think we have it good in the US when it comes to automotive selection? Think again. There are quite a few cars available to our neighbors from the North and South, but not in our dealerships. What gives? Here’s the scoop: many of these cars might not pass our emissions or safety standards, while others…
Top 10 Geriatric Vehicles
Cars like the Mercury Grand Marquis and Buick Roadmaster are quintessential examples of “old-person transportation,” if we may make a blatantly ageist statement. Potentially offensive remarks aside, these large, rear-wheel-drive sedans were a favorite of the grandparent set; it’s hard to believe they didn’t come from the factory with wrap-around sunglasses, AAA stickers and boxes…
10 Diesel Cars You Might Not Know Exist
Diesel is making a comeback in North America and there are more than a few cars out there outfitted with torquey, yet fuel efficient engines. With obvious models like the Jetta or Golf TDI, there are also plenty of others that fly below the radar. If you’re considering buying a diesel for your next car,…
Top 10 Chassis Codes You Should Know
If you’re even a little bit of a car nut, there’s a good chance you know about chassis codes. Car geeks can go through entire automotive conversations without ever mentioning a model name.
Top 10 Cars With the Best-Sounding Engines
It’s hard to beat the noises a well-designed, high-performance engine makes; experiencing this is of life’s great pleasures, especially when it isn’t adulterated by restrictive exhaust systems or synthesized bullshit piped through a vehicle’s speakers.
