When manufacturers first started selling sub-compact SUVs in the US, it seemed as if they didn’t take the segment seriously or perhaps simply misread the market. With high-style, low-utility models like the Nissan Juke and Toyota C-HR, these cars were clearly targeted at young single buyers who valued looks and style over practicality. The Buick Encore at least seemed like a genuine effort,…
There was a time when our vehicles would hit 100,000 miles on the odometer and would start falling apart. Some owners would trade in their vehicles sooner in their lifecycle – sometimes every three years. This is not the case anymore. Automobiles are now built for durability with components that can last well beyond 100,000 miles with regular maintenance….
The first Honda Prelude made its debut 48 years ago. With its compact size and two-headlight front-end styling, it looked as if it could have been derived from the Civic, but in fact, the sport coupe with a notchback body style had its own platform, though its suspension, brakes, and engine were all borrowed from the…
“Where the Rubber Meets the Road” is a phrase used to describe the most important point of something, or the moment of truth when all theories and speculation are put to a real-world test. The term comes directly from the contact between a vehicle’s tire and the surface it is on. It stems from the fact that all a vehicle’s fancy…
