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2019 Detroit Auto Show – The Top 5 Press Conferences We Are Excited For

G. KaksonJanuary 13, 2019January 19, 2019

by G. KaksonJanuary 13, 2019January 19, 20190138

The 2019 North American International Auto Show is just hours away. The press conference is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am Monday, January 14th. There are a number of vehicles set to debut. We have compiled a list of the top 5 manufacturer press conferences we are most excited about....

New! 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA Makes CES Debut

G. KaksonJanuary 8, 2019January 19, 2019

by G. KaksonJanuary 8, 2019January 19, 20190358

Mercedes-Benz has just unveiled the 2019 CLA at CES in Las Vegas. While at first glance the CLA seems to be more evolution than revolution, there are a few notable changes. The CLA, like most new cars, is larger than its predecessor. It’s 48 mm longer, 53 mm wider, and...

Fully Electric Audi e-tron GT Concept

G. KaksonDecember 23, 2018March 5, 2019

by G. KaksonDecember 23, 2018March 5, 20190217

Electronic vehicles are here to stay and, within the next few years, takeover. Any automotive manufacturer who is serious about their future would be wise to invest in hybrid or fully electric technology. Audi is taking the charge seriously and has given us the third and undoubtedly most exciting vehicle...

Mazda Roadster Drop-head Coupe Concept

G. KaksonDecember 21, 2018

by G. KaksonDecember 21, 20180173

According to Mazda, “the beloved MX-5 Miata is the most-raced car in the world.” If you ever attend a weekend racing event, it’s very likely you will encounter a Miata. For the 2019 model year, the MX-5 Miata continues to stay true to its roots as a quintessential driver’s car and...

WATCH! Toyota Teases With the Sound of Supra

G. KaksonDecember 20, 2018

by G. KaksonDecember 20, 20180182

We all continue to wait as the Detroit Auto Show looms a few weeks away. Possibly the most polarizing vehicle expected to debut at the show is Toyota’s new Supra. Sharing its platform with BMW’s new Z4, the Supra will be powered by a BMW sourced 3.0 liter inline-six. Toyota...

Porsche 718 Cayman T and 718 Boxster T – Middle Ground Perfection

G. KaksonDecember 20, 2018December 20, 2018

by G. KaksonDecember 20, 2018December 20, 20180171

The Porsche 718 Cayman and its 718 Boxster fraternal twin are two of the best driving sports cars on the market. Not too far removed from revealing the newest 992-generation 911, Porsche is announcing a mid-range T trim for the 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster. The T usually means touring in...

2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R PRO – Good Is Now Better

G. KaksonDecember 19, 2018January 19, 2019

by G. KaksonDecember 19, 2018January 19, 20190269

The Mercedes-AMG GT R is a very capable machine. Able to easily take care of Nissan’s GT-R Nismo (the other GTR), the AMG is no pushover whether it’s put up against AWD bombers or rear-engine missiles (looking at you Porsche). However, Mercedes-AMG is not content with simply edging out the...

WATCH! Mid-Engine Corvette C8R Testing at Sebring

G. KaksonDecember 18, 2018December 18, 2018

by G. KaksonDecember 18, 2018December 18, 20180207

The C8 Corvette is most likely going to come in mid-engine form. That is quite a stretch from the front engine rear wheel drive platform the Corvette faithful have come to know. This video showing a Corvette C8.R testing at Sebring International Raceway, further confirms the rumors. Even the engine...

2020 Jeep Gladiator – A New, Old Entry In the Mid-Size Segment

G. KaksonDecember 14, 2018December 17, 2018

by G. KaksonDecember 14, 2018December 17, 20180191

The market for mid-size trucks is very competitive these days. Ford is bringing the Ranger back to the US market and Toyota continues to shine with it’s Tacoma. Now, Jeep is hoping to get in on some of the action by bringing back the Gladiator, which was originally produced from...

2019 Triumph Speed Twin – First Look

G. KaksonDecember 9, 2018December 14, 2018

by G. KaksonDecember 9, 2018December 14, 20180326

Triumph has no shortage of sexy retro models in its lineup and for 2019 it is adding another model from its past, the Bonneville Speed Twin. The first Speed Twin was produced in 1938 and was made for about 30 years. As the name suggest, the newest Speed Twin will...