Author: Carter Nacke
Mazda CX-5 punches above its weight in SUV class
Written by: Carter Nacke
In the very crowded compact crossover-SUV market, automakers are constantly working to outdo the competition. It must be very stressful for them, but we’re all reaping …
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is what an SUV should be
Written by: Carter Nacke
Since World War II, the Jeep name has been synonymous with handling difficult terrain. Its vehicles are known for climbing rocks and making tough trails passable. …
10 cars that look straight out of ‘Star Wars’
Written by: Carter Nacke
May 4 is a big day for Star Wars fans worldwide (May the Fourth be with you!) and we couldn’t resist getting in on the fun. After all, …
Barn-find Jaguar E-type was daily driver in Africa for 40 years
Written by: Carter Nacke
A barn-find 1961 Jaguar E-type 3.8-liter roadster with matching-numbers components that was used as a daily driver in Niger is heading to an auction block this …
Toyota Corolla hatchback offers new looks, trademark reliability
Written by: Carter Nacke
The Corolla has long carried Toyota’s reputation for building reliable, if rather unexciting, cars. They get good gas mileage, are comfortable and have a muted style …
Barn find? 1927 Packard pulled from historic Philadelphia factory
Written by: Carter Nacke
Everyone has dreams of unearthing an incredible barn find, but this may have people looking in old factories instead: A 1927 Packard was pulled out of …
Beetle back: Woman reunited with her first Volkswagen 22 years later
Written by: Carter Nacke
We all remember our first car. There was nothing like turning that key for the first time and taking that clunker over to show off at …
Could the International Scout be the next hot 4×4?
Written by: Carter Nacke
American four-wheel-drive vehicles, particularly the Chevrolet Blazer and Ford Bronco, have enjoyed quite a renaissance in the past few years, becoming mainstays at collector car auctions. …
Bugatti barn find could fetch more than $1M at auction
Written by: Carter Nacke
A Belgian barn find of three classic Bugattis, as well as a rare vintage Citroen, could fetch as much as $1 million at Artcurial Motorcars auction …
Comedian Kevin Hart drops $500K on classic cars for his team
Written by: Carter Nacke
Comedian Kevin Hart reportedly spent about $500,000 on classic cars to thank his crew after he wrapped up his latest international tour. “Just treated my guys to Old …
Genesis G70 lives up to 2019 MotorTrend car of the year title
Written by: Carter Nacke
For years, the BMW 3 Series has been the benchmark by which all other entry-level compact luxury sports sedans have been measured. Few have tried to …
Family reunites father with beloved Porsche 914 as Christmas gift
Written by: Carter Nacke
The family of an Illinois man has reunited him with his beloved 1976 Porsche 914 that he sold more than two decades ago. Richard Lotesta originally …
Review: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S is fine, and that’s fine
Written by: Carter Nacke
When I first jumped behind the wheel of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, I wasn’t expecting much. The sedan is designed to catch the eye of …
Scammers swipe classic cars worth $400K from elderly collectors
Written by: Carter Nacke
Irish officials have arrested four known gang members in a classic car scam that primarily targeted elderly collectors, the country’s national police force said in a …
Has the lowest-mileage 1970 Road Runner been found in an Ohio garage?
Written by: Carter Nacke
What could be the lowest-mileage 1970 Plymouth Road Runner in existence was recently found by a collector in an Ohio garage. Eric VanDamia, avid collector of …
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt is everything a Mustang should be
Written by: Carter Nacke
When you’re designing a tribute to perhaps the most famed of all Mustangs — the one driven in the movie Bullitt by Steve McQueen, the King of Cool …
$38M Florida penthouse comes with a Rolls-Royce SUV
Written by: Carter Nacke
The next owner of a $38 million Miami penthouse won’t have to worry about wheels — it comes with a brand-new Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV. To promote the deal, …
Hennessey Performance shows off souped-up Demon, Raptor vehicles at SEMA
Written by: Carter Nacke
The Dodge Demon and Ford F-150 Raptor are two vehicles that don’t roll off the assembly line needing help in the horsepower department, but that didn’t …
Employees claim hostile workplace led to walkout, short closure of premier driving school
Written by: Carter Nacke
Former employees claimed the culture allowed for belittlement, racism and unequal treatment A mass walkout by employees who claimed they had experienced a hostile work environment …
Senate bill takes up cause to save historic Route 66
Written by: Carter Nacke
A bipartisan bill that would designate Route 66 a National Historic Trail (and provide more funding for preservation) has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. “By …
Buy hard: ’54 Chevy truck built for Bruce Willis heads to auction
Written by: Carter Nacke
A custom 1954 Chevrolet 3100 truck built for action movie star Bruce Willis will hit the Barrett-Jackson auction block in January. According to the auction listing, the truck …
Frank Sinatra, Steve McQueen cars featured in $5.4M auction
Written by: Carter Nacke
Silverstone Auctions closed its 2018 season out with a £4.2 million ($5.4 million) sale over the weekend that featured cars once owned by Frank Sinatra and …
Bob Bondurant school of driving closes amid bankruptcy filling
Written by: Carter Nacke
After 50 years, one of the nation’s top performance-driving schools has shuttered The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving closed its doors Monday, slightly more …
11 ways to get your classic car ready for driving season
Written by: Carter Nacke
Winter brings about a sense of sadness for some classic car collectors, because the inevitable arrival of snow and ice means that it’s time to put …
9 classic cars you’ll see in horror movies this Halloween
Written by: Carter Nacke
Halloween, the annual celebration of everything spooky, is upon us once again, which means that many people are watching horror movies. While they’re chock full of …
Jamiroquai lead singer Jay Kay selling nearly $1 million in classic cars
Written by: Carter Nacke
Jay Kay, the front man for British jazz-funk band Jamiroquai, will send a group of classic cars worth almost $1 million to an upcoming auction in …
