Clik here to view.
Curbside Classic: 1968 Rambler American
Our recent deep immersion in eccentric little French cars might have been a bit much for some of you, so I decided to give you something as all-American as possible: a loaf of Wonder Bread instead of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New or Used: Being a Parent…to your Parent
TTAC Commentator Jimal writes: Sajeev and Steve, I have one of those quandaries that most adults will go through sooner or later in life and I figured I would tap into you and the B&B for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New or Used: Condition, Condition, Condition!
TTAC Commentator Supaman writes: Hey Sajeev and Steve, Got another head scratcher for you. A friend of mine was involved in an accident over the previous weekend which totaled her car (2006 Corolla...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Vellum Venom Vignette: The Next Iconic American Sedan?
The (mainstream) staying power of GM’s B-body is pretty much history. Panther Love shall live for the next decade or so, not much longer. I was in this state of mind when auto writer extraordinaire...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Or Used? : What Isn’t Better Than A Panther Edition
TJ writes: Hey Sajeev and Steve, Need your assistance for a fellow panther lover (my aunt) who is going to be looking for a new ride this fall. She currently has a Mercury Grand Marquis (her second or...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Review: 2014 Chevrolet Impala (With Video)
I have this feeling that our most impressionable automotive years are our high school years. Maybe it’s because I was so eager to drive that I noticed anything with wheels. Maybe it’s that auto shop...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Review: 2014 Buick Enclave (With Video)
I’ve dished out plenty of Buick love lately. The Verano beats Acura and Lexus at the entry-luxury game and the tiny Encore is an oddly attractive (albeit underpowered) crossover that is outselling the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Review: 2014 Cadillac CTS 2.0T (With Video)
It’s been decades since Cadillac produced the “Cadillac” of anything. However, when car buffs dismiss the only American luxury brand left, they fail to see Cadillac’s march forward. 2002 brought the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Review: 2014 Ford Fiesta Hatchback (With Video)
For many Americans, the words “Ford Fiesta” dredges up memories of a claustrophobic rattle-trap competing with “Geo Metro” for the title of Worst American Small Car. Personally, the only time I ever...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Review: 2014 Ford Focus ST (With Video)
Hot hatches are all the rage in Europe but represent a fairly small segment of American consumption. The formula is fairly simple, you take a compact hatchback, insert a turbocharged engine, stiffen...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Review: 2014 Dodge Durango Limited V8 (with Video)
Car shopping used to be so simple: you could buy a truck or a car. Then came the wagon, minivan, sport utility and the latest craze: the crossover. There’s just one problem with the crossover for me...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Review: 2014 Buick Regal GS AWD (With Video)
In my mind, Volkswagens used to be the “Euro Buick.” Positioned one note above the mass market rabble, VW’s Passat shared parts with Audi’s A4, while the Touareg and Phaeton were luxury cars with a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ZF’s 9-Speed 9HP Transmission Puts Dog Clutches On The Leash
In a week we will post our first full review of the all-new and all-controversial 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The new Jeep isn’t just raising eyebrows for the love-it or hate-it styling. Or the resurrection of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Review: 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited V6 4×4 (With Video)
The folks at Jeep have known for some time that high volume on-road models have to be part of the mix to keep low volume off-road models viable. From the 1946 Willys Station Wagon and the original...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ford Taurus: Oedipus Wrecks
In his own ew-inducing sort of way, Oedipus defined the Tragic Hero. His story teaches us that character is fate; the arrogant King can no more escape his destiny than a bad guy on a cop show. And so...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Piston Slap: American Rust vs. Japanese Rust?
Rusty Mazda Protege5 (photo courtesy: old Piston Slap post) Stefan writes: Sajeev, I recently had a conversation with my cousin in Wisconsin. He claimed that cars assembled in North America are more...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2015 Lincoln MKC 2.3 Ecoboost Review (With Video)
Lincoln has been working to get their luxury mojo back for a while, but up to this point it has tried to sell models a half-step larger to luxury shoppers. That meant a major value proposition, but...
View ArticleClik here to view.
QOTD: What Really Makes a Car American?
Today is the beginning of the Independence Day holiday in America, which is this beautiful historical moment where we all take a few days off work and light things on fire. It’s also an excellent time...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2015 Ford Edge Ecoboost Review with Video
The large two-row crossover is a rare breed. With compact crossovers getting less compact and folks defecting to supersized three rows, Toyota and Honda chose to kill the Venza and Accord Crosstour...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2015 Ford Mustang GT Review – No Longer A One-Trick Pony (With Video)
2015 Ford Mustang GT Premium 5.0-liter, DOHC V-8, CVVT (435 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm; 400 lbs-ft @ 4,240 rpm) 6-speed Getrag MT82 manual 15 city/25 highway/19 combined (EPA Rating, MPG) 18.2 mpg...
View Article
