Subaru thrust its way into the mainstream in the 21st century thanks to its rugged, reliable, all-wheel-drive vehicles, including crossovers that drive more like normal cars than the truck-based SUVs of yore. As the traditional sedan was beginning to get replaced by the onslaught of these incredibly versatile crossovers in the late 1990s, Subaru applied … Read more
Photo: Maserati In a way, it makes sense that tall drivers get a lot of attention. The Mazda MX-5 Miata may be great, but it’s hard to enjoy if you’re too large to physically fit inside. At the same time, though, tall people aren’t the only ones who have problems fitting into cars. Sometimes, it … Read more
Photo: Cars & Bids These days, it’s rare to see an automaker try something truly new and different. Sometimes it’s a success like the Tesla Model S, and other times it’s a flop like the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. Did the world really need a two-door Murano convertible? Not at all. Was it a great car? … Read more
Photo: VinFast When we first drove the VinFast VF8, we weren’t impressed. Our headline said it was “simply not ready for America,” and the criticism only got worse from there. VinFast clearly rushed the development process and didn’t have a remotely competitive product to offer. Supposedly, the Vietnamese automaker planned to improve the VF8 over … Read more
When we first drove the VinFast VF8, we weren’t impressed. Our headline said it was “simply not ready for America,” and the criticism only got worse from there. VinFast clearly rushed the development process and didn’t have a remotely competitive product to offer. Supposedly, the Vietnamese automaker planned to improve the VF8 over time, so … Read more
When it comes to the GAC Emzoom, if you’re the sort of person who considers the origin of their ethically sourced merchandise, you may have questions about where it comes from. Firstly, GAC stands for the Guangzhou Automobile Company, and it is the twelfth – yes, number twelve – Chinese carmaker to enter South Africa. … Read more
Photo: Scout Motors Scout says the duo will have over 12 inches of ground clearance, almost three feet of water fording capability, a front sway bar disconnect, mechanical front and rear lockers, and various suspension options. The truck can tow over 10,000 pounds, while the SUV will pull more than 7,000 pounds. Read original article … Read more
Remember when some Wall Street bozos thought VinFast, maker of one of the worst-reviewed cars, was worth more than America’s Big Three automakers combined? It wasn’t all that long ago and the brand had some pretty lofty goals for selling in the American market. Let’s see how things are progressing. The 2024 Volkswagen Passat Shows … Read more
Lucid has released a dark preview image of a yet-unnamed electric crossover that will be positioned in one of the most competitive segments of the EV market. The model will be positioned below the Gravity as the brand’s entry-level offering, and it will cost approximately $50,000. Posted on X (formerly Twitter), the image shows the … Read more
In today’s economy, affordable compact crossovers like the 2024 Kia Sonet are a dime a dozen on our roads. As a result, segment kingpins that once controlled the market cannot rest on their laurels. A pair of eyes on the back of their head is the best to see the next hotshot that’s coming to … Read more
