How a mom stole a car in under 60 seconds
“I didn't steal your car but I think my mom may have. It's a long story. I'll explain, but your car is safe and sound," read the flier posted in Red Hook, Brooklyn. It’s a strange tale that began when Cheyrl Thorpe was asked by her daughter Nekisia Davis to dog sit her Pomeranian at her apartment,…
MotoramicAll-new 2015 Subaru Outback reestablishes higher ground
Much of Subaru’s modern day success in America can be attributed to one car: the Outback. Born in 1994 as a response to the growing popularity of SUVs, the Outback established a winning formula of combining a high-riding suspension, butch body cladding and big round fog lights to its comfortable,…
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AdChoices NewCars.comSponsoredCustom faux-tique electric tram aims to replace New York's horses over the neigh-sayers
For the record, it's the year 2014. I mention that in case someone reading this story about a push to replace horses with motorized carriages thinks they've stumbled onto some archival piece by accident. It's been more than 100 years since the first vehicles began to trundle around Manhattan, but…
MotoramicApril 17: Ford Mustangs sold like hotcakes on this date in 1964
"Get ready to meet the unexpected," the voice in the ad teased. But even the most optimistic Ford dealers could not have anticipated moving more than 22,000 Mustang coupes and convertibles on the car's first day in showrooms: April 17, 1964. Thanks to much manufactured hype, including appearances…
MotoramicMazda marks 25 years of Miata, the best-selling roadster of all time
Taking a simple concept and turning it into a car enthusiasts' dream that lasts for 25 years – a phenomenon that remains as strong today as it did a quarter of a century ago – is unfathomable. And yet that is exactly what Tom Matano, Bob Hall and their team did back in 1989 with the Mazda MX-5 Miata.
MotoramicThe 1965 Ford Mustang: Cool, Defined
The challenge set before the design team seemed impossible. The goal, was to create a motor vehicle that would set Ford apart from its rivals as the leader in the emerging sportscar class. It had to look a little European– but not too much. It had to be equally appealing to men and women. It […]
BoldrideAre Auto Shows Still Relevant? Post-NY Auto Show Musings
Like a traveling circus that moves from town to town, yet another auto show has landed in Manhattan. Auto manufactures try to guide this circus by showing off everything from the mundane to their most exotic acts to keep the audience interested. There are parties, awards, and countless press…
BoldrideLada Driver Learns Why Drifting Is Dangerous [video]
There’s a fine line between drifting and crashing. It’s called car control, and these guys clearly haven’t found it. Filmed in Dagestan, this clip shows a group of drivers giving their best imitation of the infamous Saudi Arabian all-day any-day drifters. But where the Saudi drifters have big V8…
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AdChoices AudibleSponsoredDiscovery Sport: Baby Disco has a Name and a Price
Out with the old and in with the new. Land Rover verified this week at the New York Auto Show that the upcoming replacement for the aging Freelander will be known as the Discovery Sport. The company has yet to provide official specs or renderings of the car – we just have these spy shots […]
BoldrideLincoln MKX Concept Teased In Video, Could Debut In Beijing [Video]
On the same day that Lincoln announced its plans to have five new models on sale in China by 2016, it also released a teaser video showing the Lincoln MKX Concept. Putting two and two together, we can only assume that this means the new concept vehicle will be making its big debut this weekend […]
BoldrideYour Ride: 1950 Aston Martin DB2 Drophead Prototype
You may remember back in November of 2013 that we featured one of our reader Jose’s very rare, and very beautiful 1932 Alvis Speed 20 SA. It was a classic in pristine condition. But Jose’s collection is more than just a one-hit wonder. He recently sent us photos and info regarding his 1950 Aston…
BoldrideVolvo shows infotainment system with CarPlay
It remains to be seen which automaker will be the first to bring Apple’s CarPlay to the market, but with at least 18 automakers signed on and five promising availability by the end of 2014, there...
ConsumerReports.orgDiesel Drag Truck Destroys Track In High-Speed Crash: Video
If you've ever doubted the might of a highly tuned diesel pickup, let this video put that to rest, even as it plants the seeds of a nightmare in your mind. Rolling coal and accelerating like a supercar, this diesel Dodge slams into a barrier and does a barrel roll that will stay with you.DON'T…
MotorAuthorityFast & Furious RC Race, Chase Is Amazing: Video
Fast & Furious has long been a guilty pleasure for car enthusiasts, made bittersweet by Paul Walker's untimely death last year. But the franchise will live on, perhaps not least in the hearts of its fans--like the fans who made this brilliant remote control race and chase video inspired by the…
MotorAuthority5 most significant cars from the New York Auto Show
The massive 2014 New York International Auto Show has hundreds of cars on display and dozens of all-new models and concept cars vying for attention. While much focus this week has gone to the 50t...
ConsumerReports.orgRichard Rawlings Discovered Pontiac’s “Holy Grail”
If you’re a fan of Discovery Channel’s hit TV show “Fast N’ Loud”, you’ll want to tune in over the next two weeks. An upcoming two-part episode, which airs on April 21 and 28, showcases what Richard Rawlings believes to be the “Holy Grail of muscle cars” – the first two Pontiac Firebirds ever…
Boldride2015 Lexus NX Preview
Lexus is entering the compact luxury crossover segment with the debut of the all-new 2015 NX. Slotting in below the current RX model, the NX will go up against the Acura RDX, BMW X1, Infiniti QX50, Volvo XC60, and others.
J.D. Power and AssociatesOutpouring of Love Produces the 2016 Audi A3 TDI Sportback
If you believe what Audi says, the automaker is returning a turbo-diesel 5-door hatchback version of the new A3 to the U.S. lineup following "an outpouring of enthusiasts' support" for the model. As a result, the new 2016 Audi A3 TDI Sportback joins an expanding lineup of A3 models.
J.D. Power and Associates2015 Infiniti Q70 Adds Long-Wheelbase Model, Updated Styling, New Safety Systems
At the 2014 New York International Auto Show, Infiniti unwrapped a refreshed 2015 Q70, the company's flagship luxury sport sedan, which will be offered as the Q70, Q70 Hybrid, Q70S, and new Q70L.
J.D. Power and Associates2015 Dodge Challenger Looks the Same, But Isn't
Take a quick look at the new 2015 Dodge Challenger and you might wonder what's different from the 2014 model. However, a closer look reveals quite a few minor changes.
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