Consumer Reports Releases 2014 Most and Least Fun to Drive List
Leave it to the experts over at Consumer Reports to find a way to quantify something as nebulous as a vehicle’s fun factor and turn it into a list. In the lead in to their 2014 Most and Least Fun to Drive list, they lay out what their idea of fun is: “[A] car can […]
Consumer Reports Lists 2014 Models with Best and Worst Fuel Economy
Consumer Reports has unveiled its list of the 2014 models with best and worst fuel economy, ranking vehicles by segment. Rather than simply create a list that accounts for every vehicle available on the road, Consumer Reports bears in mind consumers with categorical needs and does the diligence. Not surprisingly, most of the segment-toppers are […]
BMW Films to Return: The News Wheel Revisits “The Hire”
BMW Films' "The Hire" displayed an as-of-yet unmatched understanding of what drivers want in new car advertising.
What do directors John Frankenheimer, Ang Lee, and John Woo; actors Gary Oldman, Mickey Rourke, and Don Cheadle; and musicians Madonna, Marilyn Manson, and James Brown all have in common? They all had significant roles to play in BMW Films’ 8-short series known as The Hire. Airing on BMWFilms.com (which has since fallen out of […]
The Tesla Model S is America’s Most Loved Vehicle
According to StrategicVision’s “Most Loved Vehicles in America” study, America’s sweetheart is not a pickup truck, nor is it a powerful muscle car, nor is it even a zippy little performance car. Nope, not a chance. The choice seems to indicate that Ol’ Lady America has tossed aside those old bingo hall relics for a […]
2014 Chicago Auto Show: Production Cars on Display
Get the full list of production models on display at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto Show offers us the most square feet of any major auto show in the United States. With all of that volume, you’ve got a lot of cars to look at, buddy. Here is your definitive list of which production cars will be on the Chicago show room floor. (Looking for reveals and […]
2014 Nissan 370Z Overview
2014 Nissan 370Z Exterior Sharp lines, a low center of gravity, and short wheelbase combine to make the 2014 Nissan 370Z look like a fun drive. The dramatic roofline adds a touch of the unique to the streamlined profile, while the splashy headlights add a lot of spunk to the front façade, making it the […]
2014 BMW Z4 Overview
2014 BMW Z4 Exterior You would be hard-pressed to find a more aggressively-styled and imposing vehicle on the road than the 2014 BMW Z4. Outside of some exotic sports cars with well over six-figure asking prices, the Z4 will turn more heads than just about any roadster out there. Its athletic stance is bolstered by […]
2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Overview
2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Exterior The 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is a supercar, but it doesn’t really look the part. The sleek, sporty roadster is kind of a sheep in wolf’s clothing. Standard 19-inch front and 20-inch rear alloy wheels definitely deliver a commanding on-road presence, but it’s not quite indicative as to what is […]
2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Overview
2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Exterior Cars don’t get much more stylish or head-turning than the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. The sculpted lines and bold front fascia give on-lookers an idea of just how fast (and expensive) this roadster is, and standard 18-inch wheel and LED running lights only bolster curb appeal. 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Performance The 2014 […]
2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata Overview
2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata Exterior The iconic two-seat roadster that has built its reputation on its unique styling. The compact sports coupe is only available as a convertible, be it soft top or the available hardtop, and the 2014 Miata’s athletic stance is complimented nicely by standard 16-inch alloy wheels. |2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications| […]
2015 Mazda Miata to Debut at 2015 Chicago Auto Show
Mazda has been enjoying a considerable roll over the past twelve months with the successful top-to-bottom redesign of both its Mazda6 and Mazda3. One of the automaker’s most popular models is undoubtedly the Miata, the two-seater roadster that has been stealing hearts for 25 years. According to MotorTrend, the 2015 Mazda Miata will make its […]
Tesla Model S Purchased with Bitcoins Because Internet
Perhaps you’ve heard of Bitcoin, the anonymous P2P digital currency aimed at revolutionizing the way global finance works. It’s basically money, except it’s not! And perhaps you’ve also heard of Tesla Motors, the Silicon Valley-based automotive startup that has been looking to revolutionize the way people look at electric vehicles. You can buy them, except you […]
Hollywood Hot Rods Creates 2014 Ford Mustang Supercar for SEMA
While the Mustang has always been known for speed, power, and beauty, it’s never been fitted with the term “supercar” on its own merits entirely. Looking to give it an extra boost into that rarefied air, the customistas at Hollywood Hot Rods have taken the already-superlative 2014 Ford Mustang GT convertible and reworked it […]