The Legacy of Shoichiro Toyota

On February 14, Shoichiro Toyoda passed away at age 97. As a prominent member of the Toyota family, Shoichiro Toyoda was instrumental in transforming the Toyota Motor Corporation into the automotive titan it is today. During his ten years as President and seven years as Chairman, he spearheaded initiatives from the creation of the Lexus […]

How the UN Killed Cool Cars

November 12, 2008: a date that will live in infamy for the unimaginably small number of automotive enthusiasts who are aware of it. That was the month that the death sentence was announced for automotive style by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). If you fondly remember the unique styling of the aggressive […]

Kia’s Rising Star

Kia has been rapidly moving up in the world. What was once commonly referred to as a “throwaway car” has increasingly become one of the most dynamic auto manufacturers in the world. Although Kia has yet to break into the big leagues in terms of volume, the vehicles that they are currently producing are every […]