2020 Lexus GS350 AWD Review: An Ode to Aristos Gone By
In decades past, Lexus’ midsize GS sedan was the de facto choice for Lexus buyers who wanted something a bit bigger than the compact ES but smaller than the full-size … Read more
Street Cars
2020 Honda Civic Type-R Review: An Out-of-the-Box Driver’s Car, No Mods Necessary
I have to kick this piece off with some honesty. After reviewing the 2020 Honda Civic Si, my curiosity about the Civic Type-R was piqued. The Si, while good on … Read more
Project Caterham: The Forgotten Racer
As car people, we’ve each cultivated an imaginary list of dream cars. They usually vary wildly, from a Ford Centurion to a 1903 Olds Runabout. Whatever your mind can think … Read more
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is a Drag (Strip) Queen That Can Handle a Road Course
Ford’s Mustang has been considered an iconic American “pony car” since the first cars were sold back in 1964. Call it a pony car, call it a sports car, whatever. … Read more
2021 Kia K5 EX Review: High MPG, Highway Driving Assist, High Value
About a week ago, I had a relatively long-haul drive to make: Washington, D.C. to Charlotte, North Carolina for the sake of racetrack seat time with Ford’s new Shelby GT500. … Read more
The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Loses That ‘Special Something’ with an Automatic Transmission
Late last year, Mazda reached out and asked if I’d like to spend a week with the 2019 MX-5 Miata RF. My answer was a resounding “um, duh, of course” … Read more
Adventures in Restoring an $800 ‘Holy Grail’ VW Passat W8 4Motion Manual
I recently picked up a Volkswagen Passat W8 with a six speed manual for $800. The plan was to have the car be a stealthy off-road monster with the face … Read more
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Estate Review: The Energizer Bunny of Wagons
Throughout the production of the “W123” Mercedes-Benz 300-series, there was hardly a shortage of wagons available for sale from other marques. Yet, Mercedes-Benz knew they had hit a thirsty niche … Read more
1978 TVR Taimar 3000M: The Midnight Special
The seventies were a wild time. You had Disco balls shining so bright your retinas would melt with just a glance. Powder blue polyester leisure suits were running rampant. Gentlemen … Read more
Art of the Steal: How to Find Unicorns for Dubiously Cheap Prices
Through my wacky motoring adventures, one of the biggest questions I get asked is how I find all these awesome cars and motorcycles for such deceptively low prices? Indeed, I’ve … Read more