There are just about 1, Fisker Karma luxury cars on the road today. The vehicle was a hit amongst design-obsessed luxury car owners when it was introduced in 2012, but the average person’s main interactions with the brand (okay, possibly just my own) may have been related to Justin Bieber’s misadventures jetting about in his custom chrome version back in 2013…
Even though most car buyers are going crazy for SUVs these days, some still want to go the other direction, with a sporty coupe. Jaguar has sharpened the claws of the F-type with help from its Special Vehicle Operations department. The new SVR model shakes the pavement with 575 horsepower, and a potential top speed of 200 mph - or more three times the limit on…
Multi-million dollar auctions grab headlines every year at the Amelia Island Concours. Which is completely predictable because they sell some of the rarest and most desirable classic cars. And while most Amelia Island transactions are miles beyond affordable, a few cars always fly under the radar, selling for temptingly low prices. Here are five of the coolest…
Ford The venerable Ford Mustang has been an American icon since it first debuted in 1964, and even at 53 years old, it shows no signs of slowing down. The 2018 Ford Mustang comes with three engines, each of them is more than potent enough to make this muscle machine a legitimate sports car. Ford hasn t specified how much power the 2018 models will make, but it…
The Book: Ever Since I Was a Young Boy, I’ve Been Drawing Sports Cars The teacher drones on about the Peloponnesian War: Athens, Sparta, the Aegean Sea. The second hand on the clock ticks by ever so slowly, like trying to drain a cold oil pan, each drip a eternity. Unconsciously my Bic pen begins circling in the header. Then another circle, and a ground line…
The luxury car brand Rolls-Royce has unveiled a new single seat electric sports car for children to drive around hospital. Engineers at the iconic British firm spent more than 400 hours of their spare time developing the all-new Rolls-Royce SRH. The one-off motor has been hand built for child patients at St Richard s Hospital Paediatric Day Surgery Unit in Chichester…
Jim Kerber manages our parts department and can advise on a wide selection of auto parts and accessories. For the past fifteen years, Jim’s Import Auto Supply has been the only independent foreign parts store in San Luis Obispo county. Jim was one of the first distributors for Moss Motors, and remains so today. We have countless vendors at our disposal with whom…
The Purpose of this page is to give some background and understanding to the name Fairlady as applied to the Z Car outside the US market. The Short Story: Fair Lady and later Fairlady - The name given to the first line of sports cars designed and built by Nissan Motors Japan after W.W.II, with the specific intent of being marketed in the USA - 1960. The name…
The understeer isn’t a deal-breaker; with perfectly timed and moderated inputs (or with huge, pimp-slap jerks on the wheel and heavy stomps on the go pedal), it is possible to avoid it all together and turn it into delicious oversteer. When the rear end goes, even in the wet, the BRZ slides slowly and progressively. It’s so easy to catch that you might find yourself…
We ve seen more than a few cars in the past share engines and platforms. In some cases, they were offered by the same manufacturer with different body styles (an example is the Toyota Camry/Lexus ES 350). In other cases, manufacturers from different countries marketed fraternal twin products to their respective customers (Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe and Mercedes-Benz…
Vehicles are available to drivers over the age of 21 with clean driving records (no major moving violations, DUI convictions, or similar infractions). Unfortunately, we cannot rent any vehicles to drivers under the age of 21. All renters must be physically present at the start of the rental. Unfortunately we do not allow 3rd parties to pick up vehicles and our…
Nearly four years to the day that the final Oldsmobile rolled off the assembly line in Lansing, Michigan, comes word that Oldsmobile is back. More startling than the announcement itself is its origin—not from Lansing, not from Detroit, not from Michigan, not even from anywhere in North America. A statement from Tokyo, of all places, reports that Toyota has secured…
Like the Elise, the 4C Spider is a sports car obsessed with weight loss, an automotive anorexic. In a Puritanical fury, designers and engineers have removed every bit of fat with the goal of boosting performance and enhancing the feel of the primary controls. The result is a 2504-pound two-seater. Granted, the Alfa is 195 pounds heavier than the new Mazda MX-5…
ADDITIONAL MODEL INFORMATION If you re interested in buying a new luxury car but can t find one you love, then check out our latest list. We ve rounded up seven new luxury cars scheduled to go on sale for the 2016 model year, and we ve included especially desirable models that will cause a splash when they arrive at dealerships. Acura NSX The long-awaited Acura…
A luxury car is considered the peak of driving comfort and aspires to provide the most rewarding sensation of motoring. Based on the oddity and expense of early automobiles, the luxury car category was actually one of the first vehicle types established. One key element of a luxury car is their higher cost to conventional automobiles. Brand prestige, but also…
That’s a lot of information (and nationalities) in one paragraph so let’s break it down. NextEV is part of a new wave in electric carmakers that are hoping to challenge Tesla as the top seller in the market. Others include, Lucid Motors, and the now-bankrupt Fisker Karma. But whether any can hope to topple Tesla from its top perch will depend entirely on their…
Heavy on horsepower–but often light on fuel efficiency–sports cars have played a significant role in automotive culture since Ferdinand Porsche was credited with designing one of the first, The “Prince Henry Vauxhall” in 1910. In America, Ford, Chrysler and General Motors have produced dozens of sports and “muscle” cars which have infiltrated American culture…
Credit Fiat s merger with Chrysler for the resurrection of the Fiat 124 for the 2017 model year more than three decades after the Spider was discontinued Italian carmaker Pininfarina. (Webb Bland) NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Italian sports cars are no longer a luxury to be enjoyed by the business elite, glitterati and other 1-percenters. Fiat will be resurrect its famed…
The Fisker Karma is back, reborn as the Karma Revero, with a familiar look, along with a new name and some design tweaks and feature additions that mark a departure from its origins. Today marks the first time we’ve seen the Revero, revealed via images shared by Karma detailing the car’s exterior, as well as its unique solar roof and redesigned infotainment system…
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Even armed with huge horsepower, wind-tunnel development, and a fear-free driver, cars wouldn’t be able to attain big speed without tires capable of handling the inertial forces of 2700-plus rotations per minute. For this test, we gathered tires rated to sustain 168 mph or higher (which means at least a W speed rating). Though we didn’t test that certified durability…
Autonomous driving might be the future, but at present we live in a golden age of automobiles. For proof, look not to the Bugatti Chiron or Dodge Hellcat, but everyday rides like the Honda Civic Sport. In this specific case, I m talking about the hatchback version, a body style with a rich history of affordable performance. And while the Civic is definitely a…
Lincoln is known as the American luxury brand. Lincoln car prices start at $35, 075 and are typically less than other luxury car brands. However, their SUVs are more expensive and the Lincoln Navigator price tag can surpass $65, when the full-size SUV is fully equipped. The Lincoln Motor Company has defined the American luxury car for almost a century. Henry…
When you think of Toyota these days, the phrase sports car isn t necessarily the first thing that comes to mind. But back in the day, Toyota was actually dabbling in sports car technology a lot more than you d think. Nobody would have mistaken them for Porsche or Ferrari, but it was more prevalent than today. At the behest of their CEO, Akio Toyoda, Toyota…
