When you think of American car brands, chances are that Detroit’s giants of Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors – or at least one of their popular subsidiaries – come to mind. Sure, you may not see too many Pontiacs, Plymouths, or Mercury vehicles still on the road. But virtually every driver over the age … Continue reading “Obscure defunct car brands of Detroit’s Big 3”
The Internet has done wonders for the automotive community. For one, the stockpile of shop manuals and how-to guides available on the web have enabled do-it-yourselfers to easily fix most car problems. And, because of online vehicle forums and message boards, the public is able to learn vehicle specs about upcoming models long before … Continue reading “The top new car models to debut in 2020”
Until the tech boom of the mid-2000s, which can be traced to the introduction of the first smartphone, most cars operated the same way – whether it was an American vehicle produced by one of the Big Three auto manufacturers or an import, like Toyota, Honda, or Subaru. Sure, the luxury brands of Lexus, … Continue reading “New car features that may annoy old-school drivers”
The hatchback seems to be one of those vehicles that defined the American experience in the 1970s and 80s. Before the minivan officially hit the market in 1984, hatchbacks ruled the road as the car of choice for most families since they represented a practical, fuel efficient alternative to the bulky sedans of the … Continue reading “The best vintage hot hatchbacks to buy”