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What Happened with SAAB? Pt 1 - Past Gas #231

What Happened with SAAB? Pt 1 - Past Gas #231

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First look at the Sony Honda EV: More than a PlayStation on wheels

First look at the Sony Honda EV: More than a PlayStation on wheels

Ars Technica — The AFEELA concept previews an EV from the joint venture, due in 2026.

The 2001 Mazda Protege MP3 Is a Forgotten Sport-Compact Legend - The Autopian

The 2001 Mazda Protege MP3 Is a Forgotten Sport-Compact Legend - The Autopian

The Autopian — There are fewer cars out there that are more quintessential to the late '90s and early '00s than sport compacts. Helped along by the debut of The Fast and the Furious in 2001, a good variety of brands were keen on cashing in on the craze with sportier trims of any applicably sized vehicle in [...]

The 2024 Mercedes E 350 4Matic is the thriftiest luxury workhorse

The 2024 Mercedes E 350 4Matic is the thriftiest luxury workhorse

Ars Technica — We test out the refreshed Mercedes midsize sedan.

The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Is The First Electric Car That Feels Like It Belongs On A Racetrack - ...

The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Is The First Electric Car That Feels Like It Belongs On A Racetrack - ...

The Autopian — One of the biggest question marks associated with the new EV market is how to make them properly fun to drive. Automakers have engineered top-notch handling dynamics into many models, and have yet to reach the ceiling of brutal instant torque acceleration. But no matter how maniacal the performance figures get, it all starts to [...]

I Bought A $900 Audi S4 From Copart And Made It Road Legal, Here's How I Did It - The Autopian

I Bought A $900 Audi S4 From Copart And Made It Road Legal, Here's How I Did It - The Autopian

The Autopian — It's no secret that salvage auctions are a source of cheap project cars for the open-minded and adventurous home wrencher. It's a concept that's been well-covered on YouTube for some time, but luckily there's still some good stuff out there, and my beloved 2002 Audi S4 is proof.

This College Student's Mercury Sable Is An Unlikely Project Car Hero - The Autopian

This College Student's Mercury Sable Is An Unlikely Project Car Hero - The Autopian

The Autopian — Recently, we shared this odd/gorgeous Fiat concept that possesses the best pop-up lighting arrangement ever conceived by man. Continuing on with the theme of extra cool ways to dispens lumens, there's one particular car that's both ordinary and extraordinary, under-appreciated, and possesses all the potential to make a really neat build.

New Owner Of The Legendary 'Chicago Cutlass' Rustbucket Describes What's Broken, And It's A Lot -...

New Owner Of The Legendary 'Chicago Cutlass' Rustbucket Describes What's Broken, And It's A Lot -...

The Autopian — It's wild how some ultra-rare cars garner a deep enthusiast following. Usually, it's off-the-wall design or a bizarre powerplant that puts them on our radar. Several Italian sports car creations from the '70s come to mind, as well as thoroughly neat concept cars from General Motors in the '90s.

These Bonkers Concepts Were Once GM's 'Dream Cars'

These Bonkers Concepts Were Once GM's 'Dream Cars'

Robb Report — Six 1950s-era concept cars from GM's bygone Motorama shows comprise the Petersen Automotive Museum's latest exhibit.

Testing the 2024 BMW M2-maybe the last M car with a manual transmission

Testing the 2024 BMW M2-maybe the last M car with a manual transmission

Ars Technica — We've tested the three-pedal, stickshift BMW M2 on the road and on track.

The Lotus Emira is a driving enthusiast's dream come true

The Lotus Emira is a driving enthusiast's dream come true

Acceleramota — The 2024 Lotus Emira marks the end of an era. Hydraulic steering, wonderfully communicative chassis, beautiful looks, and a riotous engine: What's not to love?

Five EV myths debunked (and five downsides to buying one)

Five EV myths debunked (and five downsides to buying one)

Acceleramota — Electric car ownership isn't as bad as some folks say it is. Though, it still has some obvious cons. So let's talk some EV myths and EV downsides for you today,

Here are three of the most reliable and least reliable cars you can buy

Here are three of the most reliable and least reliable cars you can buy

Acceleramota — Huzzah! Here's my take on three of the most reliable cars for those who love themselves and three of the least reliable cars for those who hate themselves.

The 2024 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance is the purveyor of modern luxury muscle

The 2024 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance is the purveyor of modern luxury muscle

Acceleramota — Bless the Lexus IS 500 F Sport for existing. For being the final naturally aspirated V8 luxury sedan with rear-wheel drive, thankfully, it's a very good one.

How Audi Took on SCCA World Challenge with a Boring Sedan and Won, A Lot - This Day In Automotive...

How Audi Took on SCCA World Challenge with a Boring Sedan and Won, A Lot - This Day In Automotive...

automotivehistory.org — This is the story of how Audi used a boring sedan to win race after race in the SCCA World Challenge during the early 2000s.

Tommykaira: The Japanese Tuners That Perfected the GTR - Past Gas #237

Tommykaira: The Japanese Tuners That Perfected the GTR - Past Gas #237

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2023 Audi S3 Review: A Classic Audi for Today

2023 Audi S3 Review: A Classic Audi for Today

The Drive — The Audi S3 seems to be a bit of an underrated enthusiast sport compact. It's a solid overall package that deserves more attention.

2022 BMW M240i xDrive Coupe Review: Impressive Grip And Thrills For The Price

2022 BMW M240i xDrive Coupe Review: Impressive Grip And Thrills For The Price

Hotcars — BMW has a lot to prove with its latest, G42-generation 2022 2 Series. Being the smallest vehicle in the Bavarian brand's lineup, it has to channel that quintessential entry-level Bimmer playfulness that enthusiasts have enjoyed for the better part of forty years.

2022 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison Review: Immense Athletic Ability

2022 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison Review: Immense Athletic Ability

Hotcars

2021 Lotus Evora GT Review: A Driving Enthusiast's Dream

2021 Lotus Evora GT Review: A Driving Enthusiast's Dream

Hotcars

2022 Lexus LC 500 Review: Thrilling Performance And Luxury Wrapped Up In A Beautiful Package

2022 Lexus LC 500 Review: Thrilling Performance And Luxury Wrapped Up In A Beautiful Package

Hotcars — Uniqueness seems to be a rare trait in the new car market.

2022 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 Review: Delivering Underrated Sports Car Thrills And Value

2022 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 Review: Delivering Underrated Sports Car Thrills And Value

Hotcars — The latest A90-generation Supra has been on sale for a few years now, and after a mild revision for the 2021 GR Supra 3.0, and an aftermarket that's gone hog-wild over it, there's yet more to discover about this small, reasonably priced, rear-wheel-drive 2022 sports car.

The Lexus RC F GT3 Differs From Its Road-Going Counterpart In Some Fascinating Ways

The Lexus RC F GT3 Differs From Its Road-Going Counterpart In Some Fascinating Ways

Car Bibles — I've always loved Grand Touring and Touring Car racing. The cars look a lot like their everyday street-going variants, and the golden rule of All Cars Look Better As Race Cars applies extensively. What enthusiast wouldn't dig lower, more aggressive-looking versions of the Aston Martin Vantage, Porsche 911, BMW M4, or Hyundai Veloster N?

How the 2021 Land Rover Defender 90 Stacks Up Against an Old Discovery 1

How the 2021 Land Rover Defender 90 Stacks Up Against an Old Discovery 1

Car Bibles — Off-road truck technology has progressed quite a bit throughout the past 24 years. Certain features are essentially the same as they've always been, but they now feature the integration of modern traction control, electronic transfer cases, and four-wheel independent suspension.
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