cars in japan

American heart and Italian soul combine in an iconic race car for this—or any—decade.

Donna, if you read this, please tell the tall blonde in the tight pink pants who was making the spaghetti that I’m the guy who was driving the noisy black and white Z-28 Camaro and I love her.

Mind the hilarity index—and the giraffe outfits. Wouldn’t you rather be looking at a clown dressed as a skunk?

Aston, Transformed: The British bulldog mashes up with the German zeppelin. Read the rest of this entry »

How to find the right car for the teen driver in your family so you know your teen is safe behind the wheel of a car.

(ARA)Your teen is beyond excited because he finally passed his driving test. You share his enthusiasm – until you suddenly realize your baby will soon take to the open road alone for the first time in his life. For a split second, concern fills your head, but you tell yourself everything will be all right.

The harsh reality is, per mile driven, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are four times more likely than older drivers to crash, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why? Several factors are in play, but one of the main reasons for the increased risk is that teens are more likely than mature drivers to underestimate dangerous situations and not know how to react appropriately. Read the rest of this entry »

As far as the U.S. car market goes, BMW isn’t just late to the turbo party — it missed the first round of soires entirely. While its other markets got a turbocharged 2002 model back in the 1970s, a turbo 7-series in the 1980s, and a steady stream of turbo-diesel engines, Americans got the forgettable diesel-burning, 114-hp 524td. Twenty winters have passed since that turbo-diesel wallflower decorated showrooms, and all the while, BMW preached the gospel of high-revving, naturally aspirated, high-output engines. Read the rest of this entry »