Former Studebaker assembly plant begins $17 million transformation into high-tech center

Posted on Jan 22, 2017 in Featured | 2 comments

Renderings by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture. As early as this fall, new tenants could start moving into the last remaining Studebaker assembly building in South Bend, and though the new resident may not have anything at all to do with the auto industry, the owner of the massive building has said he plans to keep its history in mind during its...

The Art Deco Era: Cars of the 1940’s

Posted on Jan 16, 2017 in Antique | Comments Off on The Art Deco Era: Cars of the 1940’s

The 1940’s were a time of great hardship and glory in the world. Within the automotive industry, it marked the end of an era, the spirit of patriotic duty, and the beginning of the jet age. Cars built in the 1940’s never sparked much of an interest for me. The era of coffin bodies, pontoon and suitcase fenders and art deco designs all seemed unworthy of any...

Acura Roadside Assistance Steers into App World

Posted on Jan 14, 2017 in Technology | 1 comment

Auto manufacturers today realize the car ownership experience must be a far-extending phenomenon to promote loyalty. Auto companies like Ferrari fosters favour for vehicles like the latest 458 Italia thanks to a wide merchandising chain. Mopar merchandise and Mercedes-Benz apparel have also been hot sellers as companions for diehard brand followers blossoming...

Cold Feelings About Depreciated ICE?

Posted on Jan 10, 2017 in Editorials | 2 comments

Bruce writes: Hi Sajeev, In the comments for “QOTD: Are All These Turbocharged Cars Going to Last?” there was a long discussion on whether dashboard entertainment systems were also a weak point in modern cars. Well, it’s turned out to be a weak point in my 2004 Acura TSX. It’s a first-generation TSX with a 6-speed manual gearbox and a total hoot to drive, but...

The 10 Best Cars (and Trucks) Ford Ever Built

Posted on Jan 9, 2017 in Racing | 4 comments

What do we define as “best”? Vehicles that have achieved a real advance in terms of automotive engineering, design, capability, and/or public acceptance. Of course, we are always open to your comments, comebacks, challenges, etc. Ford has built an extremely wide range of vehicles over its lifetime. While some have certainly bombed, the company has a pretty high...

Man Wins Lamborghini, Man Crashes Lamborghini

Posted on Jan 8, 2017 in Safety | 5 comments

Regular people shouldn’t have access to supercars. The reason supercars cost so much is so regular Joe Schmo can never afford to buy one. Ever. Because everyone knows that if Mr. Schmo ever got his foot into the accelerator pedal of a supercar, there’s a high likelihood that he’d kill himself. Or someone else. Or spin out, fall off a roadway and end up stranded...

Skoda Yeti Xtreme Concept Unveiled Ahead Worthersee

Posted on Jan 5, 2017 in Concept | Comments Off on Skoda Yeti Xtreme Concept Unveiled Ahead Worthersee

The Skoda Czech automaker has just unveiled the Yeti Xtreme Concept ahead the Worthersee event, where the auto company will actually launch the model worldwide. The fresh new Yeti Xtreme Concept has been long-awaited and now the vehicle is here, tweaking some interesting features like matte grey and yellow finish, a more aggressive body with flared wheel arches...