Every now and then a car comes along which defies categorizing. The Nissan GTR is one of these cars. Too inexpensive and attainable to be a super-exotic, but far too high-performance to be a car for the masses. And yet, here it is. More to the point, here we are with the keys in hand [...]

In Toyota’s quest for world-domination, the Lexus brand has become a huge badge and reputation for quiet and luxurious transportation. Yet, the IS series also strives to be a car for enthusiasts. Of course, that means competing in the crowded sports sedan segment. But the IS didn’t offer a convertible version until recently. And it [...]

We love a good fast hatchback. These little cars set out to be all things to all people, with speed and genuine usable space. The VW GTI started the trend in the seventies, and nearly every brand has tried one since. For years Europe has loved them, and finally the U.S. market is starting to [...]

Hyundai has long been the butt of jokes in the US car market. Their cars were known to be cheap in both price and feel. But change is upon us. Beginning with their aptly named “Genesis” platform, Hyundai has put their Japanese rivals on notice. The Sedan targets the best of Lexus, and this coupe [...]

The Subaru STI and Mitsubishi Evolution remain locked in a battle as heated as Pepsi vs. Coke. So when we had the chance to blast around the track in the STI, we went looking to see if this fire-breathing wagon can instill more love than the EVO X. This is a quick review with less [...]

The original Taurus SHO was introduced 20 years ago. It was a well known and affordable sleeper in the mid-sized sedan market. Now it’s back, with more power and All-Wheel Drive. And it even gets decent gas-mileage. Paul and Todd take out the SHO to see if this version can hold up the name and [...]

The sports sedan segment has gotten crowded. And though BMW continues to be the poster child of the small performance four door, nearly every automaker has a competitor. Into this unfriendly arena steps the new, larger, more-powerful, and more gas-frugal Audi A4. Paul owns the last generation A4, and Todd is a big fan of [...]

The Mitsubishi Evolution and Subaru STI remain locked in a Pepsi vs. Coke battle for the best Rally-Car-for-the-Street.  The EVO X is Mitsubishi’s latest contender for the crown. The idea is both simple and absurd… stuff nearly 300hp into an economy car and sell it to drooling enthusiasts.  But here with the tenth generation (see, [...]

Just when it seemed like gas prices and hybrid fever would finally kill the V8 muscle car, Dodge has decided to give the Mustang some competition.  And with the Camaro on the horizon, it seems the 1970s are here again.  All these new-generation muscle cars try to combine the best thirty year old designs with [...]

The Solstice is a long overdue surprise from Pontiac.  Here’s a great looking car which is also great to drive.  A genuine Miata competitor. And now, with the announcement of Pontiac’s demise, the Solstice has become an endangered species.  The good news is the engine will live on in other GM products, so owning one [...]