1972 Buick Riviera – The High Point of Personal Luxury Style and Performance The 1972 model year marked a high point for the Buick Riviera, with this generation combining confident styling, a refined chassis, and the power of a 455 V8 engine. The 1972 Riviera exemplified GM’s command of the personal luxury coupe segment in…
The Iconic BMW 507: The Roadster That Changed BMW’s Future In the mid-1950s, BMW was struggling financially and needed a halo car to reinvigorate the brand. They found the answer in the stunning BMW 507 roadster. A V8-powered sports car built between 1956 and 1959 which helped shape BMW’s future as a sporty, driver-focused brand….
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 g37 sedan remains a standout in the world of sport-luxury vehicles. Produced by Infiniti from 2007 to 2015, it offered a perfect balance of refinement, power, and handling. Even today, it attracts used car buyers who value driving excitement without sacrificing comfort. Under the hood, the g37 sedan featured a 3.7-liter V6 engine. It delivered 330…
The audi a3 sedan combines luxury, performance, and advanced technology in a compact yet refined package. It stands out in the competitive premium compact sedan segment with its sleek design and driver-focused features. Built on Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform, it delivers a smooth ride and sharp handling. The cabin feels upscale, with high-quality materials and…
The RAV4 Rally Car compact SUV seems an unlikely candidate for off-road rally competition against purebred racers. But Toyota impressively transformed this friendly crossover into a podium-finishing gravel rally machine through extensive modifications and racing development. Let’s explore how Toyota maximized the production of RAV4’s basic qualities to create an unexpected rally threat despite its…
While American brands pioneered the big V8 muscle car formula, Japanese manufacturers also produced powerful Japanese muscle cars, reflecting a unique regional style. Models like the Toyota Crown, Nissan Skyline GT-R, and Mazda RX-3 harnessed immense performance in a compact yet bold packages. Let’s examine these icons of Japanese muscle. Japanese Muscle Cars: Toyota Crown…
The Mitsubishi Galant VR-4: Japan’s Rally Hero for the Road In the late 1980s, Mitsubishi dominated the high-flying world of Group A rallying with the turbocharged, four-wheel drive Lancer Evolution model. Seeking to capture sales from success on the motorsport stage, they launched a road-going version called the Galant VR-4 to bring fierce rally-bred performance…
