How many model names can you recall which originated before 1960 and are still in use today? I can think of nine (read to the end for my answers), and only one of them has been a marque’s sole offering for the duration. The Caterham Seven is a direct evolution of the original Lotus Seven […]
When I was a little kid, I knew my cars. I knew the Hot Wheels that I could push across a kitchen table for hours on end, and I knew the cars that I saw on the street. I knew all the usual brands, although I had no idea of the relationships they shared, but […]
Mysteriously named for a beautiful flower that symbolizes overcoming adversity, Lotus Cars has overcome more than its fair share since being founded by Colin and Hazel Chapman in an unused horsebarn 75 years ago. It wasn’t always that way. In fact, Lotus is the most influential automaker that my wife has never heard of. Derivations […]
If you’ve paid attention to the new and improved model releases these last few years, you’ll have caught on to a few trends. It suddenly seems as if 300 hp isn’t a whole lot of clout, going zero-to-sixty in 6.0 seconds isn’t that fast, CVTs aren’t actually continuous, more new vehicles than not are electric, […]
There’s a time in everyone’s life when we come to the realization that we’re getting older and possibly…brace yourself…uncool. What we considered the pinnacle of style back in the day almost always becomes laughed at by modern standards. Vehicles are no different; they become iconic classics or are remembered as tragic missteps that manufacturers would […]
Toyota Motor Corporation—you might have heard of them. They’re the largest automotive manufacturing company in the world (by volume), and they didn’t get that way overnight. It took decades of hard work from shrewd and passionate people. It took innovating a system of production that has since become the elite model for lean manufacturing around […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, a perfect time to reflect on everything that happened (and didn’t), to remember that which we’ve lost, and celebrate that which we’ve gained. Combining all of the above with a spirit of curiosity led me to check out all the cars that meet their untimely (or timely) […]
If there are two things I love besides cars, they’re science and a good comeback story. That’s good news for me because the automotive industry is full of awesome comeback stories this year, and thanks to science, I can tell you which one is the most exciting revival of 2022! A Scientific Method Allow me […]
Hey! You there! Yes, you, looking at your screen, reading this text. Got a few minutes? Good! Because I’ve got some exciting news from the automotive world to share. I’m going to go on a limb and assume that you haven’t watched the 43-minute video detailing Nissan’s Ambition 2030 roadmap on Youtube. Don’t feel bad; […]
Ever see a vehicle go by that just stopped you in your tracks? Something that gave you whiplash and made you question your sanity by appearance alone? If so, the latest flagship model coming to BMW dealerships in early 2023 should be of interest. It may only be a concept car today, but with production […]
