This week at the LA Auto Show, Scion has unveiled their C-HR Concept – which has brought on a lot of question from us. So we decided to answer them ourselves – just because we can. Okay, so isn’t this a lot like the crossover that Toyota showed at the Paris Auto Show last year? […]
2016 Toyota Prius Preview – The Furious and Fuel Efficient
September 9, 2015 by
Making a splash in the automotive world takes more than just a few droplets of water, and last night Toyota packaged up three such drops within the backdrop of the neon lights of the Las Vegas Blvd and crossed their fingers as over 350 journalists and professionals baked under the dry evening heat listening to […]
2016 Toyota Prius World Premier [Live Link]
September 6, 2015 by
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On Tuesday, September 8 at 9PM PT Toyota will be unveiling their all-new 2016 Prius in Las Vegas. If you’d like to join us next to the stage, you can watch the live show through the link below. We’ll see you there!
Modern Classic Cars – Building Them Better Than They Used To
July 21, 2015 by
Most of us can appreciate the classic silhouette of an old car. We can admire its antiquated, yet functional instrument panel and gadgets. We can appreciate its accentuated curves, craftsman inspired interior accents and gleaming chrome highlights. And then there are those who prefer the laser straight panels and oversize rims of today’s modern automobile. […]
2016 Scion iM Review – We’d Buy One for $20,000
June 30, 2015 by
We had the opportunity to test drive the all new Scion iM and iA in Malibu last week (iA review coming soon). However, rather than make you sort through the details to get to the big picture, we thought we’d leave you with the short version right off the bat. Would we purchase a Scion […]
Interview with Aston Martin’s 24 Hours of Le Mans Driver, Darren Turner
June 13, 2015 by
Since 2004, Darren Turner has been driving for Aston Martin. Before that he was a McLaren F1 test driver. Two of the highlights of his career came in both 2007 and 2008 when Darren became a Double Le Mans 24 Hours GT1 winner. And this weekend he is looking to add a third win to that […]
6 Automotive Innovations for the Future of Driving
May 5, 2015 by
We may not be flying around like the Jetsons, but that’s no reason to discount the dramatic technological advancements of the past 50 years. As technology continues to improve at an exponential rate, so do innovations in automobiles. From Google’s self-driving car to the Internet rumors of an Apple Car, where exactly is auto technology […]
Cadillac Elmiraj Concept – A Luxury Two-Door With Attitude
December 19, 2014 by
We understand that a Cadillac is supposed to be luxurious, but we certainly approve of the addition of turbo and some attitude, minus a couple doors. The Cadillac Elmiraj is a new concept by GM with a muscular stance reminiscent of the classic 1967 Eldorado. However, don’t let the LED headlamps fool you; the Elmiraj is […]
Maserati Alfieri – They Will Build it; Here We Come
December 11, 2014 by
The Maserati Alfieri was just another exquisite concept design we thought might be left on the design cutting room floor. After all, it was beautiful, elegant, and graceful… but perhaps not practical enough for a world mesmerized by compact hybrids and monster SUVs. Come to think about it, it kind of reminds us of the […]
Revved Up for LA Auto Show
November 24, 2014 by
Every year the LA Auto Show dishes out some of their most impressive offerings for the future of transportation. This year we were impressed by the Saleen FourSixteen, which is Saleen’s take on a hotrod Tesla Model S. The Maybach 57 and 62 were gorgeous, the Jaguar F-Type is always a pleasant sight (and now […]