The Chevrolet Camaro is so engrained in American culture that it is recognizable by even the most automotive-illiterate passerby. This isn’t just the case with the latest version. Show someone a picture of any Camaro, and they’ll be able to confirm that it is, in fact, a Camaro. […]
“You’re going to get some eyes with this one.” As the delivery driver handed me the keys to a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro SS Hot Wheels Special Edition, it sounded more like an omen than a passing comment. It turns out he was very right. The Hot Wheels Special […]
Front wheel drive not your thing? Then it’s best to look elsewhere. This GLI is a front wheel screamer, and it is every bit as fun as some cars that are all, or even rear wheel drive. When finished in Tornado Red paint, you are sure to turn […]
A few years ago, many would shy away from the Lexus brand due to their lack of sporting credentials. All of that has changed, and for 2013 Lexus gave its flagship a freshly pressed new suit. For the 2013 model year, Lexus breathed new life into the LS. […]
We enjoy hatchbacks for their good looks and real-world practicality. We’re especially fond of hot hatches with their added power and driver involvement. This Spring we’ve driven a wide variety of hatchbacks, from the Kia’s hot hatch cousin, the Hyundai Veloster Turbo, to the efficient and stylish Lexus […]
In a world of ever growing cars and human beings, it’s refreshing when something a bit smaller shows up. Chevrolet calls it the Spark, and it is full of personality. Dubbed a city-car, the Spark is certainly all about being small. Just as you would akin an owner […]
Full disclosure – I have never liked crossovers. While a sport compact or a hot hatch is my idea of motoring perfection, I’d rather drive a wagon rather than an SUV or crossover, and it’s because of two things: The first being size; Second, historically inferior driving characteristics. […]
If you’re one to enjoy the larger and more luxurious things in life yet still want to go fast, the BMW Alpina B7 is for you. As we reported when the refreshed B7 was released, the Alpina is enhanced for the 2013 model year; some more horsepower and […]
Car show season is here and perhaps the best in the Capital Region is the Saratoga Invitational & Auto Show hosted by the Saratoga Auto Museum. Held each Spring, it celebrates the debut of a new museum exhibit. This Summer’s exhibit is BMW: The Ultimate Driving Machine, featuring […]
I must start with an admission. I have been fairly outspoken about my dislike for matte paint calling it dull, unimpressive, and generally useless to the general public. While matte paint might not be the best option for every driver, the matte gray paint on our tester turned out to […]