Since the start of this show, we’ve been focused on helping people discover fun-to-drive cars they can actually afford. The good news is there are fewer truly terrible cars on the market than ever before. But the bad news is there are plenty of cars we can only describe as “fine” – these are well-designed [...]

In the 1980s and 1990s, nearly every manufacturer killed off the traditional rear-wheel drive sportscar. While Mazda introduced and succeeded with the MX5/Miata, everyone else turned to SUVs and front wheel drive. The great Japanese sportscar trio of Toyota Supra, Mazda Rx7, and Nissan 300zx crept close to $40,000, and then ceased. The Camaro faded [...]

As MPG requirements continue to climb, automakers have begun placing smaller engines into everything in their product line. V6 engines are replacing big V-8s, and cars with V-6s are down-grading to fours. Yet while cylinders are going away, they are being replaced by turbos and superchargers in order to give us all the same power [...]

Being the number-one car company in the world is not an enviable place. While that brand or corporation may sell more vehicles than anyone else, I simply can’t fathom anyone wanting to hold the title. When the domestic carmakers teetered on collapse a few years ago, it was especially sad to see the state of [...]

You’ve probably heard of the CR-Z, since the only way there could be more advertising is by dropping leaflets from low-flying bombers. The reason for all this excitement can be seen in any one of these ads, two little words which don’t belong side by side: Sport & Hybrid. Until now, hybrid cars have been [...]

The current rash of recalls plaguing Toyota has put cars and reliability into the national news. It seems every day brings more bad news and even Honda has joined the party. So we thought it was time to stop, get some perspective, and reflect on some of the core ideas behind our show. We have [...]

You’ve probably noticed our reviews now include promotional commercials for other car shows. We are pleased to help promote both The Smoking Tire and Motorz.TV. All of us are part of the AutoStream.com network of shows with big changes on the way for 2010. The Smoking Tire is hosted by Matt Farah, and grew out [...]

The economy hasn’t brought all bad news. No, I’m serious. Now may be the best time ever to buy a new car. Of course your bank account may not allow such thinking, but if a car purchase is on your mind for a year from now, there are many reasons to step up the timetable. [...]

We are sad to see that GM’s latest attempt at survival includes killing the Pontiac brand. Pontiac has long been billed as GM’s “Excitement” division, even if it hasn’t always lived up to that title. But now, just when it seemed to offer some cars for the enthusiast, the axe has fallen. Our guys weigh [...]

Our last bit of coverage from the 2008 LA Auto Show. We’ve had an ongoing discussion of two new or significant options in most every category offering driving fun. In this case, we discuss the segment that tries to make the simple family four door into something interesting: THE FOUR DOOR SPORTS CAR: ’09 NISSAN [...]