

Back in 1970, VW released the Beetle GSR. Limited to 3500 units, the “Yellow Black Racer” (Gelb Schwarzer Renner) looked remarkably like a bumblebee, and amassing just 50 hp, it produced about the same amount of power, too. For 2014 the bee returns, boasting the same yellow/black paint scheme, but a far more prominent powerplant. [...] More »

Once upon a time, Toyota looked ready to put a final knife into Detroit's automotive business by building the most American of vehicles, the full-size pickup truck. Just as it conquered cars and SUVs, Toyota's eventual dominance over the Old Three was considered a fait accompli by many observers. And yet here we are, seven [...] More »

Once upon a time, Kia unveiled a rear-wheel drive luxury saloon concept known as the GT. Its styling exuded a hint of Maserati — meaning it looked fantastic — and despite being a fantasy, the GT provided an intriguing idea of where Kia could go. Now Kia have unclothed a new concept based upon the [...] More »

It was only a matter of time before we saw Chrysler’s version of the Fiat Ducato full-size van, and today it arrived to the Chicago Auto Show as the 2014 Ram ProMaster. While it might look like an overweight UFC fighter that’s been punched in the lip by Randy Couture, the 11,500 lbs. van should [...] More »

For the past decade, automakers around the world have vowed to bring a fleet of new cars to America powered by the same diesel engines popular in Europe and other countries. And for a decade, most of those plans were cancelled in the face of a tough buying argument for diesels in this country. The [...] More »
