QOTD: Haven’t I Seen You Somewhere Before?
It happens from time to time, even to people who spend their days gazing at the long, shapely flanks of the world’s most dazzling crossovers. Sometimes other vehicle types, too. Often, there’s just too...
View ArticleQOTD: Power or Price?
There’s no more secrets when it comes to the Ram 1500 TRX. The brand’s brawniest light-duty pickup appeared Monday with a Hellcat V8 nestled between its bulging fenders, ready to tackle high-speed runs...
View ArticleQOTD: Four More Years?
Whoa, whoooaaaa, easy there. Take a breath — especially you, writers and alumns of a particular blog. In no way is that headline referring to anything political. You’ll see. Today, we revisit the past....
View ArticleQOTD: Know Anyone With a Pre-War Car?
So, it seems the Cannonball Run record was smashed once again this week, with a team from Ohio making the New York-Los Angeles run in XX hours and XX minutes thanks to a specially outfitted German land...
View ArticleQOTD: A Hero Behind Each Door?
Movies and television have delivered countless heroes and villains, more than a few femme fatales of dubious loyalty, and still more ethically challenged antiheroes. Quite often, they do not take...
View ArticleQOTD: There Goes the Neighborhood?
Your author was backing out of his parking spot last night when something stopped him in his tracks. A glimpse of something in the side-view mirror led to a moment’s hesitation… and some serious,...
View ArticleQOTD: What So-called ‘Special’ Car Let You Down?
I was channel surfing over the weekend and stumbled upon 2002’s Die Another Day, the last entry in the Pierce Brosnan era of James Bond flicks. Arguably the worst of the four. I’m a GoldenEye man...
View ArticleQOTD: Taking Matters Into Your Own Hands?
It’s late 1995, and your author is blundering through his first year of high school. Gangly, awkward… frankly, the whole thing is best left unremembered. Beyond those school walls, however, world...
View ArticleQOTD: Too Late for a First Impression?
We walk through life full of our own biases, veritable containers brimming with grudges and bad feelings and memories of being burned. You’ll never hurt me again, we think of certain corporations and...
View ArticleQOTD: Wishing for Something Grander?
Big Jeep day yesterday, wasn’t it? Hoo boy. The off-road brand tempted buyers not just with a plug-in hybrid Wrangler, but also a taste of what’s to come in the full-size segment. The Grand Wagoneer...
View ArticleQOTD: Would You Ever Consider China’s Best-Selling EV?
While Tesla’s Model 3 sedan is supposedly taking the world by storm, some hot competition has been reported in China. The Hongguang MINI EV has eclipsed the offspring of Elon Musk to become the...
View ArticleQOTD: What’s Your Take on the Hummer?
It’s been Hummer week around these parts, as the GMC Hummer EV finally made its debut on Tuesday night. We’ve had a whole slew of stories up — but I wanted to get a sense of what you, the B and B,...
View ArticleQOTD: Which POTUS Candidate Would Be Best for Autos?
Buckle up kids — it’s Election Day in America, and we’re about to get political. Before we do, some rules. Don’t follow them, and the merciless banhammer will find you. The rules, in no particular...
View ArticleQOTD: Should Automakers Be Hosting Launch Events Right Now?
I just got back from traveling to Michigan, from Illinois, by car, to drive a brand-new SUV. One that’s important for the automaker and the market. It was the second time in a month I’d done so,...
View ArticleQuestion Of The Day: Is White Your Favorite Car Color?
White is the most popular car color, according to Axalta, covering 38 percent of all automobiles purchased worldwide. In a story we posted on December 14th, 81 percent of vehicles are said to be...
View ArticleQOTD: Hybrid Versus Conventional Drivetrains
Which drivetrain would you prefer: The hybrid two-motor setup that Toyota has paired with their 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder that puts out 245 horsepower or Kia’s conventional V6 that produces 294...
View ArticleQOTD: Big Wheels, Small Sidewall – Yes or No?
The debate rages on, whether 22-inch, 24-inch, even 26-inch or larger wheels, and tires without a lot of sidewall to them, are okay or not. Is this appealing in certain parts of the country, such as...
View ArticleQOTD: Lifted or Lowered Trucks?
Trucks are among the longest-lasting, most popular vehicles on the road. Whether new or used, a workhorse, or strictly for show, are your favorite trucks lifted or lowered? No doubt about it, lowered...
View ArticleQOTD: What Will the Biden Years Hold for Autos?
In about two hours, Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. What does this mean for the auto industry? Before the election, I asked which candidate would be better for autos. Now...
View ArticleQOTD: VW Golf – Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone? [UPDATED]
VW today announced the end of the road for the base Golf for North America. The question is, will you miss the base Golf when it’s gone? Don’t weep too long, as the 2021 Golf is still being produced...
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