At a classic car show, a Trabant can attract two kinds of attention. Some people remember one from the streets of East Germany. Others have heard that it was made of cardboard and want to know whether
Press the accelerator hard in a conventional automatic car and its behavior follows a familiar rhythm. The engine climbs through the rev range, the transmission changes gear and the engine note drops
Drivers spend hours holding the steering wheel without giving much thought to what lies behind it. Remove the trim, switches and wiring, and the basic arrangement appears simple. A shaft carries th
The automobile conquered continents, crossed deserts and survived two world wars before anyone decided it desperately needed a secure place for a paper cup. For much of automotive history, drivers
For most of the year, the liftgate rises with one push and waits politely while the shopping is unloaded. Then the first properly cold morning arrives. The hatch opens halfway, pauses as though rec
Every year, car buyers get asked to imagine themselves as bold, expressive people. People who care about design. People who say things like, “No, I don’t want the boring one.”
Mazda's not a volume giant compared to other Japanese automakers but enthusiasts respect the brand. For decades if you wanted a rewarding rear-wheel drive sports car, the MX-5 Miata was probably y
Life happens. Job loss, medical bills, divorce – suddenly those car payments that seemed manageable are crushing someone's budget. When people can't afford their car anymore, they've
Okay, let’s talk minivans. You remember them, right? Those boxy heroes of soccer practices, road trips, and “oh-crap-I-need-to-move-a-couch” moments? Sure, SUVs are the shiny new thi