2009 – 2016 BMW Z4: Growing Pains
It’s been argued that BMW does not build sports cars. In a way that statement could be correct if you assume that the M cars (or any BMW for that … Continue reading
2007-2010 Saturn Sky: Performance Mission Accomplished
When most people think of performance, they seldom thought of Saturn. Saturn was revolutionary for GM and the automotive industry. Clever marketing and no haggle buyer friendly dealerships promised a … Continue reading
2008 – 2012 Tesla Roadster: Adding Real Spark To a Segment
For most people the electric car was the stuff of nerds. That was before the Tesla Roadster made it’s public debut in 2007. Rumors of an American electric car company … Continue reading
2009-2010 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe: Just When They Get It Right…
It was no secret that Pontiac wanted a roadster to compete with the Mazda Miata. Before Bob Lutz became head of Pontiac, he spearheaded a roadster concept for Ford of … Continue reading
2001-2003 Jensen S-V8: The Flame that Burns Brightest…
Ever since its dissolution in 1976, the British car maker Jensen has been the focus of revival talks. It’s Interceptor GT and FF cars from the 1970s were fast and … Continue reading
2000-2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder: Tardy and Topless
The MR2 was not supposed to be a sports car. It wasn’t supposed to be one of the best handling bargains out there, but it was. What started as an ideal … Continue reading
1989-2013 Mazda Miata/MX-5: A Sports Car Rennisance
The ideal for the Miata is said to have come from an American automotive journalist who suggested the ideal to Mazda’s chief of development during the 70’s. He like many … Continue reading
1997-2013 Porsche Boxster: Living Up to a Name
Everyone likes being part of an elite club. When it comes to cars, especially sports cars, few brands conjure up images of performance like Porsche. Sure there’s Ferrari and Lamborghini, but … Continue reading
2009-2012 BMW Z4 (E89) sDrive 35is: Sports Car Or Not?
It’s been argued that BMW does not build sports cars. As blasphemous as that might sound, there could be a bit of truth in the statement. Consider that the typical … Continue reading
2006-2011 Audi TTS: Nearly As Good As the Leading National Brand
If you’re like me, you might try saving money in the supermarket by buying store brands vs. their national counterparts. In many ways car companies offer the same concept. Beyond … Continue reading
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