Every year, SEMA attracts countless custom cars. From mild to wild, tuners show off their latest creations. Each hoping to attract orders for their bodykits/cars/wheels/restoration services. And since beauty is in the eye of the beholder, you can always expect to find a few “misses” at the SEMA show. However, these entries are so hideous, [...]
It’s always cool when those “oversea’s” companies launch a limited edition model. However, they’re almost always in honor of some race that no one in this country has ever heard of. In recent months, Ford did a few F1 inspired Focus RS’, and Chevy did the British Touring Car Championship inspired Cruze CS. Now, Aston [...]
Well, maybe not coloring books, but definitely giant stickers… In an effort to hide the fact that you’re buying an entry-level car, Ford is offering a huge assortment of colorful, vinyl appliqué’s. Attention-starved buyers can choose from giant dots, flowers, birds, bubbles and stripes. Made from water-proof, 3M vinyl, the “wraps” are precision cut to [...]
Under increased pressure, NHTSA opens investigations into BMW and Mazda over power steering failures. Apparently, NHTSA used to just take consumer complaints…and make cheerful paper machete dolls out of them. Sort of like crash-test dummies, but much more festive. Those pesky ‘runaway Toyota’s’ however, brought an end to the long standing tradition of ‘arts & [...]
Even people that don’t like BMW’s, will admit that the M3 is a sweet car. And, why not? It’s deceptively good looking. You can squeeze your kids in the back seat. Then make them car-sick with the M3′s insane power. It’s the perfect car for the well-heeled dad…who refuses to grow up. And to celebrate [...]
Saab’s have always been popular…with a Very select group of people. They weren’t bad cars. They were just…different. They were the sort of cars that you either like, or you don’t. So, it seems fitting that GM sold the brand to the Dutch automaker, Spyker…makers of the equally dorky supercar, the Spyker C8. With the [...]
The Mercedes Gelandewagen (G-Wagen) was originally designed for military use. However, the armies of the world never seemed too interested in roving their conquered lands in…something from Germany. But the world has changed. Today, oil companies can destroy entire oceans. People drive into trees, because they’re too busy texting. And, Lindsay Lohan’s probation violations make [...]
Most car people would agree that Mazda’s Miata would be the perfect British roadster…if it wasn’t made in Japan. So, it seems fitting that Mazda’s celebratory Miata Miyako would go on sale in the British Isles. Starting July 1, UK buyers can choose from two versions of the car. The 1.8i Miyako, and the 2.0i [...]