Why Don’t Turbocharged Cars Need Hood Scoops Anymore?

Why Don’t Turbocharged Cars Need Hood Scoops Anymore?

You never know what you have until it’s gone, and the proliferation of hood scoops on turbocharged cars is a perfect example of that. Looking back in time a decade or two, it was more common for turbocharged or supercharged road cars to have functional hood scoops, from station wagons to muscle cars to pickup … Read more

Remember When Subaru Made A Lifted Legacy Sedan?

Remember When Subaru Made A Lifted Legacy Sedan?

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

The Best Cars For Short Drivers, According To Consumer Reports

The Best Cars For Short Drivers, According To Consumer Reports

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

Weekend News Roundup December 14, 2024

Weekend News Roundup December 14, 2024

Screenshot: CNN Police are questioning a suspect in last week’s shooting of United Health Group CEO Brian Thompson. On Monday TrueCar date engineer Luigi Mangione was arrested on gun charges at a McDonalds in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after someone recognized the man from images released by the NYPD following the shooting. – Erin Marquis Read More … Read more

Man Returns Used Subaru Outback By Driving It Through Dealership’s Front Door

Man Returns Used Subaru Outback By Driving It Through Dealership’s Front Door

Have you ever bought a vehicle that turned out to not quite be as advertised, and wished you could just take it right back to the seller and give them a piece of your mind? Well, one Utah man tried after buying a used Subaru from a Mazda dealer, and did so in spectacular fashion: … Read more

A Super Clean Dodge Dynasty And A Frankenstein Mercedes In This Week's Car Buying Roundup

A Super Clean Dodge Dynasty And A Frankenstein Mercedes In This Week's Car Buying Roundup

Craig lives in Georgia and wants to swap his Outback for a truck that can haul some lumber but still be manageable with a kid in a car seat. With a budget of up to $25,000 what car should he buy? – Tom McParland Read More Read more… Read original article here Denial of responsibility! … Read more

Subaru Had It Right All Along

Subaru Had It Right All Along

When Subaru first came to the United States, it sold small funky cars that were decidedly un-American. As the company grew its own identity and became more established in the U.S., it became the first automaker to offer an all-wheel-drive passenger car in 1975. Subaru was also an early-adopter of turbocharged engines to bring more … Read more