The 1 Series M was a no-nonsense driver’s car, something BMW no longer builds. This simple coupe didn’t detract from a pure driving experience with a tech filled cabin or a dual clutch transmission. It only had 335 horsepower which seems laughable in 2017 terms but it made the car better. Evey …
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Mitsubishi knows what it is. They’ve come to terms with their oppressively boring line up and don’t mind selling crossovers and dated compacts. It’s like they’ve tried to take all the fun out of the brand on purpose, killing off all their fun cars except for one. Today the Mirage is Mitsubishi’s …
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The Saab 900 SPG is the perfect classic Saab. It retains all the wacky Swedish features of a normal 900 Turbo with added rarity and performance. Since only 7,600 SPGs were imported into the US, from 1985 to 1991, don’t expect to see one at your next Saab meet. Also for …
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In the late 1980’s BMW had a problem. Their rival Mercedes released their 190E sports sedan and entered the touring car championship. Unwilling to be outdone BMW needed to respond quickly. The result was the BMW M3 a car built to meet homologation rules and allow BMW to go racing. …
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The VW van engine in Porsche’s mid-engined 914 didn’t inspire enthusiasts like other Porsche models. It’s humble roots divided the Porsche faithful who couldn’t agree on the 914’s purpose. Some saw it as a cheap distraction while others viewed it as a worthy addition to the lineup. Among the Porsche …
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Like the great Peter Egan once said, “The rag top convertible is a car of occasion.” That’s what the soft top Miata has always been to me, a car to drive under special circumstances. Now I know dozens of people who daily drive their Miata, all year-round, even in winter …
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Among a smattering of Levante SUVs and Ghibli sedans sat a lone GranTurismo. This sports coupe debuted in 2007 and remains relatively unchanged a decade later. The funny part is the entire Shifting Lanes team still went up to it to pay homage. Like visiting an old friend in a sea of …
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Amongst the loud presentations and hoards of journalists lay a gray F-Type. It’s a car we’ve all seen but this one looked a little different. The rear exhaust feature a single oval outlet and the badging read R-dynamics. After speaking with some Jaguar representatives my fears were realized. This was the …
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“This is the Year of the SUV,” my colleague reluctantly remarked as we spent hours at NYIAS watching endless SUVs spin on stages. Everyone from Lincoln to Nissan put their SUVs on a physical pedestal slinging sales figures they thanked their SUV saviors for. Sadly this isn’t just the year …
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The world’s most powerful SUV is here with all 707 horses of Hellcat goodness. This is FCA’s third Hellcat model and promises to be their most practical. After months of rumors, the world’s most insane SUV is ready to dominate red light drag races. Prepare yourselves for the most family friendly …
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