Sports/Custom/Classic Cars

Driving across the country on a single tank might have seemed like an impossible dream ten years ago but is becoming possible now through vehicles like the Aptera.

Nov 30, 2009 - Jan Manon

Chevrolet Camaro passing Ford Mustang in sales for the fifth month in a row recently could only mean one thing: the pony car war has returned.

Nov 25, 2009 - Dan Desmond

There was no sign of the recession at the 2009 Classic Motor Show. The end of season event for Britain's classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts was bigger than ever.

Nov 25, 2009 - Martin P Wilson

A 296hp 4WD racer with fully adjustable differential and traction control - the Impreza WRX STI is as enjoyable as it is accessible to your average buyer.

Nov 25, 2009 - Tony Sidgwick

Looking at the XKR convertible from Jaguar, a review of the new supercar citing the positives and negatives of one of the most exciting makes of car in existence.

Nov 17, 2009 - Hannah Osborne

As we hear the eulogies for Pontiac, many car enthusiasts come not to bury the excitement division but to praise it.

Nov 12, 2009 - Dan Desmond

Street rodders and hot rodders are usually passionate about their hobby of building and showing their rods and customs.

Nov 9, 2009 - Melissa Ridenour

A look at the interior appointments and driving experience of Mercedes' luxury Maybach limo.

Nov 3, 2009 - Dave Swinfen

With the production of the Mercedes McLaren SLR now ceased, Mercedes-Benz have unveiled the SLS AMG, the car set to fill the gap left by their previous supercar.

Oct 25, 2009 - Tony Sidgwick

A road test of the Fiat Bravo 1.6 Multijet Eco.

Oct 25, 2009 - Dave Swinfen

A road test of the Peugeot 207 1.4 VTi Sport.

Oct 25, 2009 - Dave Swinfen

McLaren Automotive, the new production wing of the top-flight Formula One team, recently released the details of its all-new sports car to go on sale in early 2011.

Oct 20, 2009 - Tony Sidgwick

Britain has always produced cars of distinction. The Jensen could easy be described as being in the forefront of luxury car design until it ceased production in the 70's.

Oct 19, 2009 - Lynda Osborne

Here is an introspective look into the wilder side of new car design, and whether these ideas will make it to market.

Oct 18, 2009 - Dave Swinfen

Road test of a luxury used car bargain. The famous UK Jaguar XJ6.

Oct 11, 2009 - Dave Swinfen

This article describes solar cars and their evolution in recent years as a viable option for transportation.

Sep 9, 2009 - Jan Manon

The David Beckham car collection has featured the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley and other luxury cars. Here is a selection of soccer star David Beckham's cars.

Aug 29, 2009 - Tony Dunnell

GM's new Chevy Volt is an electric car that can drive up to 40 miles without a drop of gas.

Aug 12, 2009 - Diana Braun

Taken alone, a 1960 Electra 225 doesn't seem restrained, but it was the first step away from the exuberantly styled and heavily chromed Buicks of the late 1950s.

Aug 4, 2009 - Bob Tomaine

After World War II, Nash Motors went after the compact car market. Its smallest found success as a Nash Metropolitan, Hudson Metropolitan and even Austin Metropolitan.

Jul 30, 2009 - Bob Tomaine

American Motors inherited the Rambler and Ambassador names from Nash. Ambassador had generally been at Nash's top level and would fill that role in the new company.

Jul 26, 2009 - Bob Tomaine

More than 20 feet long, a 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 limousine told the world of its passengers' importance. The message was unmistakable and impossible to overlook.

Jul 24, 2009 - Bob Tomaine

Whether Calais, de Ville or Fleetwood, a 1965 Cadillac made its point without ostentation as it walked away from the era of tailfins.

Jul 9, 2009 - Bob Tomaine

Unusual cars are often defended as having been ahead of their time. For Nash's 1950 Rambler, it was partly true, as its time - and more success - came again years later.

Jun 30, 2009 - Bob Tomaine

If there ever was a year where one country dominated the rest based on vehicle allure, this would be it. In 2009, the Germans truly swept the design competition.

Jun 26, 2009 - Christian Nathler

Launched as Chevrolet's 1970 entry in the personal luxury car market, the Monte Carlo coupe hit its target and more.

Jun 18, 2009 - Bob Tomaine

Thanks to the Success of the Abarth Grande Punto, the Fiat Group has launched the Abarth 500, the Abarth brand is back with a bang.

Jun 17, 2009 - Simon McBride

The trendy Audi TT sport car has been such a success that the German maker has made it frugal by powering it with diesel.

Jun 17, 2009 - Simon McBride

A legend has returned, in the shape of the Ford Focus RS, the Blue Oval has revived its RS badge and if it looks as good as it drives then this car will be mega.

Jun 17, 2009 - Simon McBride

Mitsubishi has introduced the tenth edition of the legendary Evolution in the guise of the new Lancer Evolution X and it is every bit that of its predecessors...and more.

Jun 17, 2009 - Simon McBride

The 1946 Plymouth was the first built after World War II and was based on the 1942 model. It would continue into the first series of 1949.

May 27, 2009 - Bob Tomaine

When it appeared in 1963, Buick's personal luxury car was a striking design. The 1966 Riviera wore all new - and equally attractive - styling.

May 26, 2009 - Bob Tomaine

Summer isn't just for swimming or fishing. In the Tri-Cities area of southeastern Washington, it means car shows. From parks to parking lots, it means lots of car shows.

May 26, 2009 - Cheryl Probst

The Kaiser Darrin roadster arrived at the wrong time, as Kaiser Motors Corporation was dealing with survival.

May 6, 2009 - Bob Tomaine

Chrysler had relied exclusively on flatheads from its first car in 1924 through 1951, when it introduced its hemi V-8.

May 5, 2009 - Bob Tomaine

Buick has long been known for quality full-size cars. A 1970 Electra 225 Custom convertible is one of the best examples.

May 5, 2009 - Bob Tomaine

In just a decade, the Ford station wagon had gone from charmingly rustic to stylishly comfortable. Sales confirmed the wisdom of Ford's decision.

May 4, 2009 - Bob Tomaine

Aficionados of the Pontiac marque say the vehicles ceased to be the real thing in 1981 when the company stopped making its own engines.

Apr 29, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

The standard Flying Spur has a top speed of 195 mph, but for those who need a little more oomph, Bentley now produces an even faster version: the Flying Spur Speed.

Apr 10, 2009 - John Glimmerveen

The Tesla Roadster is unique. Not only is it the world's first commercially available electric sports car, it is a true sports car in the best traditions.

Apr 9, 2009 - John Glimmerveen

The 1949 Chevrolet station wagon was available as a woodie or an all-steel model. The metal version won on its practicality and was built through 1952.

Apr 6, 2009 - Bob Tomaine

As big-engine-small-body muscle cars were just beginning to appear, the Ford Starliner and Detroit's other high-performance full-size models were anything but finished.

Mar 30, 2009 - Bob Tomaine

Lotus cars have been synonymous with high performance, exotic sports cars for 60 years.

Mar 20, 2009 - John Glimmerveen

The Back To The Future movies were classics in there own right, but the car they chose for the movies was something very special too.

Mar 20, 2009 - John Glimmerveen

After another repeat on BBC America's motoring program, Top Gear, we decided to take a closer look at the car in question: The Koenigsegg CCXR.

Mar 20, 2009 - John Glimmerveen

The Mercedes-AMG Driving Academy offers five levels of driving instruction for AMG owners and aficionados across Europe.

Mar 20, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

In 1953, Packard revived the "Clipper" name, applied it to a lower-priced range and then spun it off as a distinct nameplate. The plan failed, but not because of the car.

Mar 18, 2009 - Bob Tomaine

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro comes in three models, the LS, LT and SS. The SS features a V8 engine with 426 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque.

Mar 16, 2009 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Ford Motor Company has launched the Ford Focus RS and it looks like a high performance car should - mean, low and ready to go.

Mar 16, 2009 - Simon McBride

Owning a classic car is always a pleasure and this is especially true with the Delorean. If it's located in a snowy state, the winter requires storage and preparation.

Mar 8, 2009 - Aaron Crocco