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2019 Ford Ranger – TECHxSPEC

RIDEXDRIVEOctober 10, 2018December 13, 2018

by RIDEXDRIVEOctober 10, 2018December 13, 2018

In 2011 when Ford decided to discontinue the Ford Ranger in the United States, fans quickly expressed their discontent. To further irritate US buyers, Ford continued to sell the Ranger internationally. However, now for 2019, the Ranger is back and competitors from Toyota, Nissan, and GM should pay attention. The......

2019 BMW X5 – The Original SAV

RIDEXDRIVESeptember 27, 2018December 13, 2018

by RIDEXDRIVESeptember 27, 2018December 13, 2018

The first X5 produced in 1999 was somewhat of an experiment for BMW. The company acquired Land Rover just 5 years prior and saw an opportunity to use Land Rover’s technology to build an SUV of their own. BMW used parts from the Land Rover bin and combined some parts......

2019 Audi Q8: The SUV Coupe is Here to Stay

RIDEXDRIVESeptember 16, 2018November 6, 2018

by RIDEXDRIVESeptember 16, 2018November 6, 2018

The four-door coupe styling philosophy has come a long way. In recent history, vehicles like the CLS Mercedes, A7 Audi, and BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe have transformed the idea of what exactly can be a coupe. In 2009 BMW gave us the X6, which was dubbed a SAC or......

Track Ready Supra In The Works

J. A. LouisSeptember 15, 2018November 6, 2018

by J. A. LouisSeptember 15, 2018November 6, 2018

While the official release of the Supra is taking an ever-increasing amount of time, news about the sports car continues to trickle in. This week during an interview with Top Gear, Chief Supra engineer, Tetsuya Tada, confirmed a track ready version of the Supra is part of the plan for......

Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition

RIDEXDRIVESeptember 13, 2018October 24, 2018

by RIDEXDRIVESeptember 13, 2018October 24, 2018

Today Volkswagen announced it would be ending production of the current and third generation of the Beetle in July 2019 and to commemorate the end of the iconic model Volkswagen will be releasing the Final Edition trim. The current generation Beetle was introduced in 2011 and is based on the......

Bold New Styling: 2018 Hyundai Elantra

RIDEXDRIVESeptember 5, 2018December 13, 2018

by RIDEXDRIVESeptember 5, 2018December 13, 2018

Originally introduced in 2017, the sixth-generation Hyundai Elantra received fairly safe styling. Now for 2019 and with a middle cycle refresh, Hyundai is going bold. New exterior design changes include: New hood, front fenders, front fascia, grille and headlights New trunk, taillights and rear fascia New 16- and 17-inch wheel......

2018 Audi Ultra Sport: A Farewell Gift For the A4/A5 Lineup

J. A. LouisAugust 27, 2018April 9, 2019

by J. A. LouisAugust 27, 2018April 9, 2019

Audi recently announced that it would ridding its lineup of antiquated manual transmissions. In order to ease the tensions felt by Audi fans who prefer to shift their own gears, Audi is releasing the A4 Ultra Sport. The Ultra Sport name goes back to the B6 A4 (2000 – 2006).......

BMW Unveils 340-HP 2019 Z4 M40i

RIDEXDRIVEAugust 23, 2018August 29, 2018

by RIDEXDRIVEAugust 23, 2018August 29, 2018

BMW has finally unveiled the newest generation of its much anticipated Z4 roadster. The unveiling happened at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the same location that BMW premiered the Z4 concept last year. With long sharp lines and aggressive angles, the Z4 has a notably sporty yet luxurious look. Design......

Audi Dropping Manual Transmission From A4 and A5 Lineup

J. A. LouisAugust 19, 2018August 19, 2018

by J. A. LouisAugust 19, 2018August 19, 2018

The manual transmission has long been considered the transmission of choice for true automotive enthusiasts. For many, the ability to shift their own gears gives them a connection to their vehicle that automatic and dual clutch transmissions simply can’t provide. Unfortunately, the many are now the few. So few for......

The GT-R’s Golden Year

T. CopelandAugust 6, 2018August 7, 2018

by T. CopelandAugust 6, 2018August 7, 2018

What About the 51st Year for the Nissan GT-R? For Nissan and many car enthusiasts, the time is closely nearing to celebrate the golden anniversary of the Skyline GT-R. Of course, no milestone of this size is complete without an unforgettable touch, which is why Nissan is celebrating the GT-R’s......