The golden age of the American land yacht—those colossal, velvety-soft sedans that ruled the road before SUVs and crossovers took over—is long gone. But the nostalgia for these rolling palaces endures. Picture a car so long it feels like you’re…
The term “full-size SUV” sounds straightforward, but the reality is far murkier. Car and Driver’s classic definition—a big three-row rig with cavernous cargo space and serious towing muscle—could just as easily describe a midsize SUV like the Chevrolet Traverse. That’s…
The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, a high-performance midsize luxury sedan with a manual option, has seen its value drop below the current average new-car price in the U.S. after four years on the market. Kelley Blue Book reports the national…
Car makers spend millions crafting slogans that promise reliability, excitement, or luxury, but drivers often see a different reality. From “Built Ford Tough” to “The Best or Nothing,” these taglines are designed to mask flaws, oversell capabilities, or simply ignore…
Modern manual transmissions in cars like the Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V come with a feature called “no-lift shift,” which lets drivers change gears without lifting their foot off the accelerator. At first glance, this seems impossible—after all, traditional manuals require…
The King of Rock and Roll wasn’t just known for his voice, his hips, or his rhinestone jumpsuits — he was also known for shooting things that disappointed him. In early 1969, a gold Cadillac Eldorado convertible became the target…
Before factory-fit air conditioning became the norm, early motorists had to improvise to stay cool behind the wheel. The first cars were open-top contraptions like the Ford Model T roadster and touring models, which lacked even a driver’s door. Drivers…
A recent reader poll asked automotive enthusiasts to share their favorite types of driving, and the responses revealed a surprising mix of mature, practical, and adrenaline-fueled preferences. Gone are the days when hooliganism and track days dominated the conversation—today’s drivers…
Car cameos in movies and TV are often treated as throwaway props, but when directors and set designers get it wrong, the results can jolt viewers out of the story. From anachronistic rides in period pieces to implausible rides for…
Peugeot is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its first Le Mans entry in 1926 with a slate of special editions across six models, leaving just the Rifter and Traveller vans out of the party. The 24 Hours Le Mans editions…