Europeans have a certain knack for designing either the most refined cars or the most obnoxious automobiles the world has ever seen. There’s quite a bit of history in proving this. Think of the Citroën DS for refined and the Lancia Delta S4 for craziness. But what’s in the past … Read more
A hot little hatch from Hyundai. Small cars with a performance edge represent a dwindling niche. One model, the Hyundai Veloster N, brings the most performance we’ve seen in a small package from this Korean brand. Moreover, it has a quirky style with three doors and a liftgate, but with … Read more
If you’re aspiring for an Escalade, don’t overlook the Denali. Large SUV shoppers with luxury in mind, may consider the Cadillac Escalade or Lincoln Navigator. But they’re not the only luxurious SUVs available, at least not amongst the domestics. The GMC Yukon and Yukon XL in Denali trim make a … Read more
Today, countless things can improve your car’s performance. But at the same time, many factors can have a negative impact, too. For example, the interaction between a car’s starter and its battery is quite significant. So how exactly does a starter work? And is it possible for a bad starter … Read more
Countless cars have come to the market that also have made history. But for some, they have done so in the wrong way. On the other hand, some manufacturers developed an interesting feature that paved the way to a new era, such as the Volkswagen Beetle, while others created an … Read more
The available dual-clutch transmission is a hard pass. Hyundai is well represented in the tiny crossover utility vehicle market by a pair of subcompacts: the Venue and Kona. Where the Venue seems more like a tall hatchback than a crossover SUV, the Kona is more muscular and with better features. … Read more
The sight of cracked tires can ruin your day. While small cracks in tires are often normal and purely cosmetic, it’s the larger, more noticeable cracks you need to worry about. Moderate to severe tire cracks can affect your vehicle’s drivability and become a huge safety risk if ignored. To … Read more
Motorsport is highly ingrained into European culture. Indeed, from brands such as Lancia and Peugeot which have an impressive rally pedigree, Britain’s ever-so-popular Rallycross competitions, up to brutal endurance races such as the 24 hours of Le Mans. Notably, most if not all the brands compete in races across Europe … Read more
The smallest of all crossovers covers the subcompact range, one of the fastest-growing segments in the industry. That’s not too surprising as these models offer value and a place for first-time shoppers to jump in. The Chevrolet Trailblazer is one such model, a five-passenger SUV with available off-road chops. Chevrolet … Read more
My friends and I were driving around the city one day when we suddenly heard something crack. We thought another car had hit us, but there were no vehicles near us. Then one of my friends saw a crack in the windshield. It turns out that even if the car … Read more