The Mercedes-Benz Lineup Explained

Chances are, if you happen to be looking at luxury vehicles, you have undoubtedly looked at a Mercedes-Benz. For most, their lineup is quite confusing. So while I am on vacation, here is a quick explanation. I shall explain it in simple rules. #1: Pay Attention to the main letter The main characteristic of Mercedes … Continue reading The Mercedes-Benz Lineup Explained

Why We Need Small Trucks Again

In our modern world, the idea of the small truck is essentially forgotten. We have trucks like the Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Chevy Silverado, and Toyota Tundra, and Nissan Titan (which for some reason still exists) in the full size, light duty class. In the full size, medium duty class, there's the Ford F-250, Chevy … Continue reading Why We Need Small Trucks Again

Why I Hate Everyday Modern Cars

In the 90s, car culture was insane, Pontiac was working with McLaren, Dodge was trying to kill their customers with their Viper, which had no stability control, no traction control, no ABS, and a light rear end, with a lot of power going to those rear wheels. NOT TO MENTION THE SIDE EXIT EXHAUSTS BURNED … Continue reading Why I Hate Everyday Modern Cars

Why Older Cars are Better Styled than New Cars

Yes, I’m aware this claim might ruffle a few feathers. I also know that to some, this isn’t an outlandish claim. Anyway, today, I want to look at the old and new versions of a few cars today to support my claim. Now before I start, it’s important to accept that styling is the most … Continue reading Why Older Cars are Better Styled than New Cars

The Honda Civic Coupe is a Modern Integra

If you trace the lineage of the Acura Integra, you might cross by the Acura RSX of the 2000s but then, the line stops. People might argue it continues with the ILX and they wouldn't be completely wrong, the ILX does share a platform with the Civic, just like the Integra and RSX, but it … Continue reading The Honda Civic Coupe is a Modern Integra

Why Did GM Make FWD V8s?

Until recently, it seemed that General Motors always had a Front Wheel Drive car with a V8 in their lineup. After 1967, the Cadillac Eldorado had FWD, there's the more recent Monte Carlo and Impala SS. There's the Oldsmobile Toronado, the Cadillac STS and Allante, Buick LaCrosse Super, Oldsmobile Aurora, the 10th Gen. Pontiac Bonneville, … Continue reading Why Did GM Make FWD V8s?

Lemon Lookout: 5 Cars You Shouldn’t Buy in 2019

Yes, I took a week off. I haven't taken off a week ever and I've only skipped days for holidays. It was time I had a break though I have spent the last couple days cooking up an article to be posted at ACE Driving, so go check over there. While the new year rolled … Continue reading Lemon Lookout: 5 Cars You Shouldn’t Buy in 2019

The Real Entry Level: Alpine A110 vs Alfa Romeo 4C

When people say entry level supercar, they are usually referring to a car like the Ferrari 488, the Lamborghini Huracan, or something slightly slower like a McLaren 570s. The problem here is that these cars aren't "entry level" at all. The Huracan starts at $200,000. The 488 starts at $250,000. Even the notably cheap R8 starts … Continue reading The Real Entry Level: Alpine A110 vs Alfa Romeo 4C

The Current Honda Ridgeline Isn’t Really a Pickup

If you look back, you'll find that there are two distinct generations of the Honda Ridgeline: the new, good one, and the old, ugly one. Today, we will discuss why the new one is great, and the old one isn't.  fFirst, a history. The Ridgeline is the only truck produced by Honda for the American … Continue reading The Current Honda Ridgeline Isn’t Really a Pickup