Nissan 180SX S13 – Bringing Style & Substance to Japanese Sports Coupes When Nissan debuted their new rear-wheel drive Silvia model code-named S13 in 1989, it brought a welcome injection of style and driving enthusiasm to the affordable coupe segment. Sold internationally as the 180SX, this new entry captured the hearts and wallets of sports…
The Mazda Protege JDM entered the 1990s import tuner scene with an aftermarket-friendly chassis and affordable price. While a econobox overseas, JDM versions unlocked the Protege’s full potential with turbo engines, a rally pedigree, and advanced suspension. Let’s explore the Protege’s march to tuner stardom. Mazda Protege JDM Proving Ground in Rally Racing Like rival…
The check engine light, often a small, orange icon on your dashboard, is a signal from your car’s on-board diagnostic (OBD) system. It’s designed to alert you to potential issues that might affect your vehicle’s performance or safety. While it can indicate a range of problems, one common question is whether it will light up…
The Heritage of Nissan Sports Cars Nissan’s journey in crafting sports cars has a rich and storied past. From early ventures into the sports segment to iconic names that car enthusiasts revere, Nissan has carved out a special place in automotive history. Old nissan sports car: This heritage is more than a timeline of car…
Introduction to Traction Control and Check Engine Light When your car’s dashboard lights up with the traction control light and check engine light on, it can be puzzling and alarming. Understanding what these lights mean is key to addressing the issue swiftly. The traction control system stabilizes your car by controlling wheel spin during acceleration,…
Honda NSX Anime Iconic Manga Appearances As Japan’s original everyday supercar, the Honda NSX pioneered uncompromising precision sending ripples across automotive circles through unmatched reliability and accessibility combined with impressive performance credentials. The NSX naturally starred across several influential anime and manga centering around Japan’s tuning culture and motorsports legends. We revisit a few of…
VW Squareback – The Stylish VW Station Wagon The VW Squareback holds a special place in automotive history as an exceptionally sleek and practical evolution of the venerable VW Beetle. Introduced for the 1962 model year, the Squareback paired the Beetle’s rear-engine layout with an expansive yet stylish station wagon body. Its airy greenhouse, fold-down…
Mercedes-Benz 500E – Precision Performance Sedan The Mercedes-Benz 500E represented a landmark collaboration between Stuttgart and Zuffenhausen to blend Mercedes refinement with Porsche performance. Produced from 1991-1994, the muscular yet understated 500E applied Porsche’s engineering know-how to the robust Mercedes sedan architecture. The resulting limited-run four-door packed a 322 horsepower V8 and thoroughly re-engineered chassis…