Toyota Camatte Concept Caters to Kids (Both Big and Small)
Earlier this month at the Tokyo Toy Show, Toyota captured the attention of attendees with the new and improved Toyota Camatte concept—a full-size vehicle that allows kids to share the joy of driving that they (hopefully) see whenever their parents are behind the wheel. This Camatte is the third of its kind; the first one […]
There Have Been 148 Nissan Cars in Gran Turismo
If there’s one thing longtime fans of the Gran Turismo franchise can say with any certainty, it’s “Wow, there are a helluva lotta Nissans in this game.” That would be absolutely correct: there have, to date, been 148 Nissan cars in Gran Turismo games available across four generations of PlayStation® consoles. (Note: the 2001 Nissan mm-R […]
Next Honda S2000 Could Come Soon—With a Turbocharged Hybrid Engine
Fans of Honda-powered sports cars may remember that a long nine-year wait separated the original Acura NSX and the Honda S2000. Fortunately, the wait won’t be nearly as long this time around. According to Auto Express, the next Honda S2000 will come relatively shortly after the new and upcoming NSX. As a mid-engine coupe, it may […]
BMW GINA Light Visionary Model on Display in Atlanta
Starting May 21 and running through September 7, the BMW GINA Light Visionary Model will be on display at the “Dream Cars: Innovative Design, Visionary Ideas” exhibit at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. The BMW GINA will be one of 17 different concept cars, manufactured between the 1930s and now, available for public […]
Mazda Will Run Miata in the 24 Hours Nurburgring
Thanks to the partnership between Mazda Motor Corporation and JOTA Sport, there will be a Mazda MX-5 Miata in the 24 Hours Nurburgring endurance race this year. The entry of a Miata in this year’s race, which takes place June 21-22 at the Green Hell, will be part of the 25th anniversary commemoration for Mazda’s […]
Rumor: BMW Z2 Will Be Front-Wheel Drive
Remember the oft-discussed BMW Z2 that would stand in as an attractive two-seater compact convertible option for those not quite sold on the Z4? Car and Driver does, and they’ve released speculative details about the Z2 along with a render showing how it might look. Despite how fetching the BMW Z2 render appears, what is […]
Toyota-BMW Partnership Could Result in Z4 Hybrid
A long-anticipated Toyota-BMW partnership could finally be on the horizon, according to a report from AutoWeek. The collaboration promised to produce a nifty sports car upon which we could feast our greedy eyes, but the latest reports go further than that to suggest that the sports car in question could be a hybrid version of […]
SLS AMG GT FINAL EDITION: Going Out with a Bang
When taken at face value, the word “final” doesn’t hold much meaning: three films have passed since Freddy Krueger’s Final Nightmare, there have been no less than 40 games in the Final Fantasy franchise, and there have been untold countdowns subsequent to 1986’s “Final Countdown.” None of this is stopping Mercedes from proclaiming that the […]
2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Pricing Announced
Pricing has been set for the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata, as well as the 25th Anniversary Edition, for which pre-orders have begun.
Eager to get your hands on the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata 25th Anniversary Edition? Well, today is your lucky day: Mazda has launched a microsite entirely for 25th Anniversary model preorders. From there, you can “get on the list” to be one of the 100 lucky US drivers to get their MX-5 25th Anniversary Edition […]
Required (Insane) Reading: The Truth About Tesla
Happy Friday, ladies and gentlemen. Submitted for your approval: the wackiest conspiracy theory nonsense you'll read this week.
It’s entirely likely that everybody has that one relative/actual friend/social media “friend”/co-worker/acquaintance-kept-at-arm’s-length-at-all-times who refuses to believe anything that isn’t absolutely bugged-out crazy. This person is always the first to tell you that the cool YouTube video you found of a bunch of kids doing trick shots in a swimming pool is FAKE SO FAKE, but […]
Marchionne to Make Alfa Romeo a Stand-Alone Company
A report from Automotive News published this morning states that Fiat-Chrysler CEO, Sergio Marchionne, has plans to make the ever-struggling Alfa Romeo a stand-alone company within Fiat. This information comes from People Familiar with the Matter, close relatives of the Unnamed Sources guy I mentioned in my last post on Toyota’s business plans. As a […]
Tesla Vehicles Will Be 90% American-Made After Gigafactory
Production of Tesla's lithium-ion batteries in America would make the brand's vehicles the most American-made.
When you think of American-made vehicles, you think of muscle cars, burly pickups, and the Canyonero. There are a great many American brands that have emigrated a good deal of their sourcing and manufacturing operations overseas and just as many foreign brands who have immigrated these functions and the jobs they bring into the United […]
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class History
Introduction First introduced in 1954 as a coupe, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class became the roadster we know and love in 1957, establishing itself as an automotive icon. Its success continues even today after sixty years on the market with many notable public figures using the vehicle to get around town. Early History When the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class […]
The History of the Mazda MX-5 Miata
Introduction The MX-5 Miata is an iconic lightweight two-seat convertible roadster, featuring a front-engine and rear-wheel drive layout. The philosophy of the unique little roadster comes from small British and Italian roadsters from the 1960s but features modern technology. Related: 2014 Mazda 3 Named a 2014 All-Star by Automobile Magazine Early History The MX-5 Miata […]
Texas and Arizona Want Tesla’s Gigafactory, Still Won’t Sell Their Cars
Let's be frank here: Texas and Arizona have never really been known for their proclivities toward logical thinking.
Imagine for a second, if you will (and I know how painful it is going to be to do so, so I apologize in advance), that you right in the thick of an argument with your significant other. You know the kind I’m talking about: you’re shrill or booming and shouting every word for emphasis, […]
Datsun is Back in India Next Week, and We Want Them in America
Guess who's back / Back again / Datsun's back / Tell a friend.
Datsun is back. Man, that just felt really good to type. Next Wednesday, March 19, the Datsun-branded cars will be delivered to customers in India, marking the return of a brand that has been sorely missed for almost 30 years. With a keen eye kept out for history, the Datsun GO will be launched on […]
Tesla in New Jersey: FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
On Tuesday, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) passed a ruling that essentially prevents the sale of Tesla vehicles in the state henceforth, and, boy, is Elon Musk pissed. The ruling bans the direct sale of vehicles in the Garden State, meaning that Tesla can now only sell cars if they move through dealership […]
Rumor: New Mazda MX-5 Miata Will Be “Edgier,” Debut Earlier
It was reported back in January that the redesigned 2015 Mazda Miata will make its world debut next year at the Chicago Auto Show, but rumors abound that a stripped down version of the new Mazda MX-5 could be revealed at the 2014 New York Auto Show this April. The Details: Mazda 2dr Conv Hard […]