Toyota Altezza RS200 – Japan’s Quirky Yet Understated Sports Sedan While sporty four-door models today present themselves decked out in aggressive body enhancements and contrasting exterior trim, one unsuspecting sleeper sports sedan quietly rolled off Toyota assembly lines at the turn of the millennium featuring an unlikely pairing of reserved business exterior draped over uncompromised…
The Porsche 356 Rally Car proved a shockingly adept rally car during the 1950s and early 1960s. With its rear-engine traction, the little German coupe could embarrass much larger machinery in tough stage rally events worldwide thanks to durability and agility. Humble Production Car Origins When introduced in 1948, the Porsche 356 was conceived as…
Skoda Rally car entered the global scene after becoming part of the Volkswagen Group in 1991. But even decades before, Skoda competed extensively in motorsports like rallying. Though little-known outside Eastern Europe, Skoda fielded speedy, reliable rally cars as far back as the 1960s. Let’s explore Skoda’s unsung history in rally racing and learn how…
The RX-8 marked the finale of Mazda’s rotary sports car legacy. As the successor to the famed RX-7, it carried the torch with an innovative new rotary engine. The four-door layout and affordable price broadened appeal. However, despite its ingenuity, the RX-8 faced challenges that led to its eventual discontinuation. Innovative New Rotary The RX-8…
Have you ever glanced at your car’s dashboard and seen an exclamation mark staring back at you? It’s a jolt, isn’t it? This little symbol, often accompanied by other graphics, can send a wave of worry through even the calmest driver. But don’t panic. Understanding what this light means is crucial for your safety and…
2001 Honda NSX – Japan’s Supercar Handles Like a Dream The 2001 Honda NSX – Japan’s Supercar Handles Like a Dream First introduced in 1990, the Honda NSX wowed drivers with a peculiar mid-engine layout hosting an ultra-smooth, 270 hp V6 powerplant. By 2001, refinements to the NSX formula made it an even more potent…
1992 Celica Rally car – Toyota’s third generation Celica GT-Four debuted in 1988 as a highly capable contender in the competitive Group A era of rallying. But peak success arrived with the ultimate ST185 version campaigned in the 1992 World Rally Championship, claiming Toyota’s first driver’s and manufacturer’s titles. Through evolutionary improvements to nearly every…
In the golden era of Group B rally racing in the 1980s, manufacturers developed outrageous machines that pushed power and performance to the limit. Mazda was at the forefront with its turbocharged RX-7 rally car, which still generates awe today for its incredible speed and iconic design. This article takes you through the RX-7’s…
