Breadvan ‘Bird: Remembering Pontiac’s Firebird Type K

Posted on Jan 22, 2016 in Featured | 2 comments

The Pontiac-built 1977 Firebird Type K. Fifty-eight years after production ended, Chevrolet’s two-door wagon, the Nomad, remains sought-after by collectors. In the decades since, GM has tried on at least three occasions to revive the idea, using the F-body platform to create midsize two-door wagons based upon the Chevrolet Camaro or the Pontiac Firebird. None...

Volkswagen NMC Concept Facing Mercedes-Benz CLA

Posted on Jan 19, 2016 in Concept | Comments Off on Volkswagen NMC Concept Facing Mercedes-Benz CLA

The Volkswagen German based manufacturer will be hitting production of the NMC Concept, the New Midsize Coupe that will be able to compete against the powerful Mercedes-Benz CLA. The production model NMC Concept facing the Mercedes-Benz CLA will be riding on the famous and high-performance MQB platform, being assembled in Mexico. Volkswagen NMC Concept Even if...

Florida, New York, Detroit, Stuttgart, and Pfaffenhausen

Posted on Jan 19, 2016 in Racing | 2 comments

The state of Florida came up with a good way to spend its DOE stimulus money ($500,000), but only one company (A123Systems) will be the beneficiary. The state is offering $5,000 rebates toToyota Prius owners to convert their plain-jane hybrids into plug-ins using that company’s Hymotion conversion kits. The rebate just about cuts in half the cost of the 5-kwh...

Mid-Engine Corvette Closer Than Ever

Posted on Jan 15, 2016 in Editorials | 2 comments

It is no secret that GM has flirted with mid-engine Corvettes for decades. Until now, the company has lacked the motivation, consensus, and/or resources to move to a mid-engine layout. However, this is the new GM. The feds are no longer calling the shots and the General has been upstaged by Ford for too long. GM now possesses the financial wherewithal, control,...

Hindustan Ambassador, Good Design Since 1948

Posted on Jan 8, 2016 in Antique | Comments Off on Hindustan Ambassador, Good Design Since 1948

Make a list of the best car designs in automotive history and I bet it will include the VW Beetle, the Land Rover and the Jaguar E-Type. One car that would be missing is the subject of today’s discussion, and it will be very familiar to our readers from India. The Hindustan Ambassador was introduced in 1948 before India’s independence and remains in production...

HID Headlights: Positives and Negatives to Consider Before Installing

Posted on Jan 6, 2016 in Technology | 1 comment

High Intensity Discharge headlights, popularly known as HIDs, have become all the rage amongst car enthusiasts, and for good reason. HIDs have plenty of substantial performance and style benefits that many drivers can take easy advantage of, but at the same time, these headlight upgrades certainly aren’t for everyone. To help you decide whether an HID...

Bad Driving and What, If Anything, to Do About It

Posted on Jan 4, 2016 in Safety | 1 comment

Oh boy, another lecture on distracted driving and texting. Well, this one’s a little bit different. I want to talk about how bad driving is part of the culture in most every country—and suggest that there’s only one way to fix it. Texting and cell phone use in cars seem to be slightly on the decline in the U.S., and maybe that’s due to all the publicity, maybe...