16 Jan, 2025

The Incredible Saga Of The Lost Antarctic Volkswagen Beetles

Normally, when planning an expedition to Antarctica, you might look for a beefy vehicle for wandering the great wasteland of snow and ice. Something like the building-size Antarctic Snow Cruiser, or the tough Soviet-made Kharkovchanka. You’d probably over look, say, a 1960s Volkswagen Beetle. Rutledge Wood Customized His Super Basic 1981 VW ‘Caddy’ Pickup Interior […]

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At $14,500, Does This 1988 Mercury Sable Wagon Get An ‘A’ For Effort?

Whoever modded today’s Nice Price or No Dice Mercury Sable wagon by incorporating features from a ’50 Ford should receive an award for audacity and kudos for the quality of the conversion. Let’s see if the price tag is equally admirable. On Track In The 2023 Honda Civic Type R It’s interesting that within the […]

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Honda Needs To Bring Back The Element, Damnit

Honda’s current vehicle lineup is pretty good. The Accord looks better than it has in years, the Civic is amazing, and both the Odyssey and Ridgeline are perennially great (despite the death of the HondaVac in the former). Where things could use some help is in its SUV lineup. The Honda CR-Z Was a Great […]

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Mercedes Thinks CLA Concept’s DRLs Will Be The Electric Equivalent Of A Cool Exhaust

Photo: Mercedes-Benz The latest Mercedes-Benz CLA concept may not exactly be everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s still a pretty cool little car. Aside from the sleek design and futuristic cabin, it also promises 466 miles of range, which should convert to a little less than 400 miles of range in EPA testing. The most […]

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The 2024 Hyundai Kona Could Have Been Better

Hyundai has completely redesigned the Kona for the 2024 model year. The popular entry-level subcompact crossover was known for its bold styling in its first generation. While a few sporty features remain, the redesign has seen the Kona adopt several modern elements seen on Hyundai’s more upmarket vehicles while remaining at the affordable end of […]

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For Just The Cost Of An Enterprise Uniform, You Too Can Get A Free Jeep And A Free Ride To Jail

Photo: Jeep According to Memphis’s News Channel 3, Charles Lanos and Blake Bolton had a near-perfect plan. Bolton had a relative who had recently gotten fired from Enterprise and still had their uniform. A uniform that fit Lanos. That relative could also give them a fake work order, as well as a ride to their […]

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Dead: Maserati Quattroporte And Ghibli

Maserati Quattroporte TrofeoImage: Maserati Maserati has confirmed to Car and Driver that it’s discontinuing both the Quattroporte and Ghibli sedans at the end of 2023. Maserati GranTurismo Comes in Gas and EV Models For those that have been following the news, this shouldn’t come as a surprise. Sedan sales have been dying off for a […]

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The 2024 Hyundai Kona Is The Perfect Vehicle For Anyone Who Just Has To Buy Stuff In Their Car

2024 Hyundai Kona LimitedImage: Hyundai Hyundai wants you to pay for stuff ahead of time while you’re still in your vehicle. While that may not sound so far fetched given techy payment options like Apple Pay, Hyundai could be onto something. Maybe. That’s why Hyundai is going ahead with the launch of its new in-car […]

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What Car Had The Worst Engine?

Photo: Hyundai One of my favorite things about the E39 540i is its engine. It’s not exactly powerful by today’s standards, but it’s still relatively quick and has plenty of torque for passing on the highways. It’s also run essentially problem-free for 25 years. The cooling system and window regulators may be consumables, but the […]

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