Image: Infiniti Inflation is killing me, so I’m guessing it’s becoming a problem for many other folks out there, too. Fortunately, I’ll pay off my car loan soon and I’m already counting on the extra money that will go into my pocket each month instead of siphoning it off to some bank somewhere. If you’re … Read more
Remember being told that the internet would make our lives easier? I’m going to put on my Maury Povich mask to say the lie detector test determined that was a lie. Now we’re all infinitely connected and constantly contactable by virtually anyone, and deceitful folks can intentionally sensationalize things online to exploit popularity. If you’ve … Read more
Another day, another piece of wagon-shaped forbidden fruit. BMW’s newest debut is the 5 Series Touring, the longroof version of the eighth-generation midsize sedan. Beyond our general penchant for wagons, what makes this latest 5 Series Touring even more enticing are its lineup of powertrains, which includes a fully electric model for the first time. … Read more
One of the coolest-looking race cars of all time is the 1989 Audi 90 Quattro IMSA GTO, a widebody tube-frame monster that put out around 720 horsepower from a small turbocharged five-cylinder engine and led Hans-Joachim Stuck to third place in the driver’s championship. Now Audi is resurrecting the spirit of the GTO racer with … Read more
Performance sedans, for the most part, are an endangered species. I’m not talking about approachable sporty players like the BMW 3 Series or Genesis G70; I’m talking dedicated performance cars, stuff you find with AMG, V-Series or M badges. Don’t get me wrong, we love that they exist, but most people aren’t enthusiasts, and the … Read more
One of my favorite car-related things about living in Los Angeles is the frequency with which I see camouflaged test vehicles. Automakers from America, Europe, Japan, Korea and more have design centers or R&D facilities in Southern California, and others will just ship cars out here for testing on some of the greatest roads (and … Read more
Photo: Maserati Depreciation hits just about every single car the second they roll off the dealer lot, but some get slammed a lot worse than others. If they’re big luxury sedans or SUVs, then you’re looking at a five-year depreciation rate of over 50 percent, meaning a vehicle has lost over half of its value … Read more