The Mitsubishi Pajero cemented legendary status by dominating the grueling Dakar Rally thanks to robust engineering and clever preparation. For over a decade spanning the late 1990s into the 2000s, specially prepped Pajeros proved nearly unbeatable over thousands of miles of intense off-road terrain. Let’s explore the keys behind this SUV’s Dakar dynasty. Mitsubishi Pajero…
Porsche 914 – The Mid-Engine Experiment That Briefly Democratized Performance Among sports car aficionados and Porschephiles alike, opinions polarized severely judging the peculiar two-seater 914 targeting entry buyers seeking an attainable Germany performance car formula distilled to modest budgets. Introducing the model for the 1970 model year, Porsche itself seemed torn between full-bore sports car…
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…
1995 Mazda RX-7 FD3S – The Ultimate Rotary Powered Sports Car After two generations cementing the lightweight Mazda RX-7’s legacy melding fascinating looks to the high-revving rotary engine’s peaky power delivery, the advanced third generation debuted in 1993 (chassis code FD3S) blowing past familiar expectations. But substantial year-over-year improvements saw the RX-7 apex by 1995…
Among history’s greatest small sports cars, none prove quite as enduring as the perky MG Midget. First sparkling to life in 1961, various generations spanned a remarkable 39-year production run as MG’s accessible entry-level model below more lavish marques like the MGB. But don’t mistake overt cuteness fooling you – this diminutive runabout surprised rivals…
The Mercedes rally car German automaker has a little-known history in rally racing dating back to the 1950s. Long before rally became synonymous with brands like Subaru and Mitsubishi, Mercedes competed with big sedans in the World Rally Championship’s precursor. Let’s shine a light on Mercedes’ surprising rally pedigree and the motorsport accomplishments of models…
A car that hesitates or struggles to accelerate is a frustrating and potentially dangerous situation. It becomes even more concerning when accompanied by the dreaded check engine light. This illuminated warning is the car’s way of saying something isn’t right, and it’s affecting performance. But fear not! This guide will equip you with the knowledge…
Saab 900 – The Quirky Hatchback from Sweden The iconic Saab 900 was the car that really put the small Swedish automaker on the map in the late 1970s. With its aircraft-inspired engineering, full of innovative features and quirks, the front-wheel-drive 900 became Saab’s most successful model ever. For a generation it defined the unique…