Sunday, February 28, 2021

Hottest SUVs To Buy In 2021

 VOLVO XC40

WHY SHOULD I BUY THIS?

ATTRACTIVE LOOKS, EXTRORDINARY GAS MILEAGE, FUN DRIVE, LUXURIOUS INTERIOR, EASY TO MANAGE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM, RELIABLE, ELECTRIC OPTION.




LAND ROVER DEFENDER

WHY SHOULD I BUY THIS?

SWEET RETRO STYLING, TERRIFIC ON AND OFF THE PAVEMENT, TYPICAL GORGEOUS LAND ROVER INTERIOR, QUICK, MOTOR TREND'S  SUV OF THE YEAR (2021)



FORD BRONCO

WHY SHOULD I BUY THIS?

FORD REALLY PULLED OF THE LOOK, RIDICULOUSLY CAPABLE OFF-ROAD, VERY NICE SEATS, HIGH LEVEL OF CUSTOMABILITY, POWERFUL, STANDS OUT MORE THAN A WRANGLER, EASY TO LIVE WITH.



PORSCHE MACAN

WHY SHOULD I BUY THIS?

JAW-DROPPINGLY GOOD-LOOKING. A WHOLE LOT BETTER THAN THAT PESKY LAMBORGHINI URUS. GERMAN ENGINEERING IS, WELL, GERMAN ENGINEERING. MIND-BOGGINGLY QUICK. LUXURIOUS LIKE YOU WOULD NEVER BELIEVE. COSTS ONLY $50k, A BARGAIN FOR WHAT IT IS.


MERCEDES-BENZ E63 ESTATE

WHY SHOULD I BUT THIS?

WAGONS ARE BETTER THAN SUVS, ESPECAILLY IF DONE BY A BRAND LIKE MERCEDES. THE E63 IS EXTREMELY HIGH END, EVEN THOUGH IT DOES NOT, IN FACT, REACH 6 FIGURES. QUICKER THAN MANY SUPERCARS, SUCH AS THE AUDI R8 AND ACURA NSX. UTTERLY STUNNING, PARTICULARLY IN "LUNAR BLUE"

Saturday, February 27, 2021

Video: The Lamborghini Aventador Didn't Stand A Chance Versus The McLaren 765LT

 



In what shaped up to be a dream matchup between Lamborghini and McLaren's best offerings, the Aventador SV got absolutely destroyed by the 765lt, even with a 10 car head-start. Unbelievable stuff from McLaren, a brand a consider to be the best in the industry. 


That BMW Might Not Be The Best Choice - Consider These Instead

 In today's market, their are some highly overrated cars. Might I bring the BMW 5-Series to your attention? For a car that has sold in excess of half a million units each year, just in the US and UK, it is a supremely disappointing car, lacking the passion that defined the BMW brand for much of it's history. BMW is not the only culprit, however, as Mercedes, Audi, and Lexus are all massively overrated and mistakenly regarded as the peak of luxury cars. If you don't desire the clout that comes with a snobby Mercedes-Benz badge, then you have the  luxury (pun intended) of choosing from many different options, each considerably better than the status quo German luxury car that everyone thinks is so spectacular.


INTERESTED IN THE BMW 3-SERIES? CONSIDER THE GENESIS G70.

Without a doubt one of the most attractive-looking cars on the road today, the Genesis G70 packs a big dose of sportiness and luxury. It should tell you a lot that Motor Trend magazine picked the G70 as the 2019 Car Of The Year, praising Hyundai (Genesis' parent company) for the fact that they have "Built a better BMW". It's not just the media trying to compare the 2, as Genesis has publicly gone on the record to say that the G70 is a "BMW 5-Series fighter" Motor Trend wrote that the G70 "Is a stunning, value-packed sport sedan that should shake up any shopper's consideration list. Car&Driver were also big fans, handing the G70 an impressive 9/10 rating, compared to the BMW's 8/10. Kelley Blue Book, widely regarded as one of the most reliable sources on cars, were hooked on the Genesis' superior luxury and energy, even handing it an astounding 4.8/5 rating, or 9.6/10.



INTERESTED IN THE AUDI A7? CONSIDER THE KIA STINGER
I know it looks like a Maserati, but no, it's a Kia. Right now Kia is on a roll, making tremendously good cars and SUVs. The Telluride is without a doubt the best 3-row SUV on the market. The K5 is an incredibly well balanced sport sedan. The Carnival is one of the best  and highest quality minivans you can buy in 2021. The Sorento is a versatile, fun, 7-seater. The Seltos and Soul are the best in a crowded field: small SUV. The Rio is possibly the best first car you could imagine, boasting good driving dynamics at a cheap price. The Stinger is just the latest showcase of Kia's outstanding ability to make really good vehicles. 
In the Stinger, Kia has a 365 hp monster that can tear up a racetrack, while also providing an Audi A7-like level of luxury. Whereas the Audi costs around $70K, you can take a home a  well-equipped Stinger for only $33-51K. I highly advise checking it out.



INTERESTED IN THE FERRARI 488? CONSIDER THE CHEVROLET CORVETTE C8
I know you most likely aren't not considering buying a Ferrari. But, for the sake of argument, let's say you were. The Ferrari 488 costs roughly $250K, and is a great car. It is a beautiful car, and is a terrific driving companion. However, what if I told you that for only one-quarter the price, you could get a supercar that is as good, if not better, than the Italian Stallion. (Pardon the tragically overused cliche) The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is what I'm talking about, and it is possibly an even more gorgeous car, and possibly an even better car to drive. Motor Trend magazine were big admirers, as they gave the 'Vette their Car Of The Year award, and their BDC award (Best Driver's Car). They praised Chevy, calling the C8 a "Mid-engine masterpiece". They also were impressed the unbelievable value of the Corvette, saying "Why would you but a BMW M4 for the same money?" and questioning the relevance of the C8's main competition, saying "Besides a badge, what does a Ferrari give you? I'm sure you're beginning to recognize the game-changing nature of the C8. If the Ferrari is for the 0.0001%, then Chevy has made an equally great car for a much bigger chunk of the population. They've hit a homerun with this one, and we both know it.






Friday, February 26, 2021

5 Celebs Who Absolutely RUINED Their Cars!

 JUSTIN BIEBER / ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH






NICKI MINAJ / LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR







JOJO SIWA / TESLA MODEL X






KANYE WEST / LAMBORGHINI URUS






JUSTIN BIEBER / LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR


Cherokee Nation To Jeep: No More Cherokees!

 

It's probably not news to you that Jeep sells a ton of Cherokees throughout the course of a year. As a matter of fact, Jeep offers 3 distinct SUVs that go by the name of "Cherokee". They sell the Cherokee, a sporty 5-seater, the Grand Cherokee, a Honda Pilot-type SUV, and the Grand Cherokee L, a large SUV to compete with the likes of the Lincoln Navigator and Chevrolet Tahoe. The Grand Cherokee alone sold more than one-quarter of a million units in 2019. In 2018, The Cherokee sold roughly the same, with 239K units. Though the Grand Cherokee L is not for sale just yet, it is expected to sell quite well. 

So, we get to the issue: if Jeep are forced to change the names of their top-selling SUVs, what are they going to do? Chuck Hoskin Jr, chief of the Cherokee Nation has caused quite a stir when saying "It does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car". He also declared "I think we're in a day and age in this country where it's time for both corporations and team sports to retire the use of Native American names, images, and mascots from their products". However, Jeep might have a way out. The dark red SUV pictured, the Grand Cherokee L, was originally supposed to be called the "Grand Wagoneer" To be honest, that is actually a suitable name to turn to if Jeep get in even deeper trouble with the Cherokee Nation. Instead of the Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, and Grand Cherokee L, it could be Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer L. 




Thursday, February 25, 2021

Jeep Wrangler Review: Now More Versatile Than Ever!

 JEEP WRANGLER:

  A member of the exclusive SUV convertible club, the Jeep Wrangler will take whatever you throw at it. For decades, the Wrangler was a great off-roader, but lacked refinement on the highway. Jeep has since fixed this issue, and the Wrangler is a force on and off the asphalt. A Wrangler can get pricey, however, with a "normal" one costing as much as $36-52K, with a base model priced around $28K. If that's out of your reach, don't fret: Jeep's are very reliable, and a used one will still give you over 100K miles. There is a problem with the average Wrangler owner, however, as they fail to recognize the pure capability of their vehicle. Millions of Americans never even take their Wrangler off-road. Kind of like owning the McLaren 765lt, the best car in the world around a track, to some kind of raceway. Or having a $50K Les Paul guitar and never playing it. Or having the nicest kitchen, with all the best equipment, and never cooking in it. Or - never mind, you get the idea.                          

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

These Old Cars Look Like They Were Made Yesterday!

 MCLAREN 570S - 2015







LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR - 2012








TESLA MODEL S - 2013









FERRARI 488 SPYDER - 2015








PORSCHE 918 - 2010 







MCLAREN P1 - 2013







FERRARI LAFERRARI - 2013







KOENIGSEGG AGERA HUNDRA - 2013







BUGATTI VISION GT - 2015







CHEVROLET CORVETTE C7 - 2015







AUDI A4 2.0 - 2015



Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Lamborghini Huracan EVO Review: Lively, Luscious, Luxurious.

  The Lamborghini Huracan is the Italian brand’s cheapest offering, aimed at providing an entry into the supercar market for a relatively reasonable $199K. The 1/5 million dollar price tag undeniably justifies itself by the way the Lambo carves up a track, as the raging bull is a different animal on tracks such as the Nurburgring. Fittingly, Motor Trend Magazine named the Huracan the best driver car of both 2017 and 2020. They lauded the junior supercar for being "Easy to driver fast" and for it's "Excellent performance". However, what everyone is especially impressed with is the superior confidence you get while throwing the car round a track. Pro Racecar driver Randy Pobst raved about how terrific the Lambo is with dealing with tough turns: "You can throw it into a corner like an idiot, and it would just do this beautiful little drift. It works as one - the steering, braking, acceleration. It is emotionally satisfying, and it's really attractive'. He also praised it's "Tremendous cornering grip, quick turn-in, real quick steering response, but absolutely planted in the back". Car and Driver magazine also held the Huracan in high regard, as they handed it an astonishing 9.5/10 rating, which is one of the best ratings they have ever handed out. Man, Lamborghini have still got that secret sauce.




Monday, February 22, 2021

What Is Up With Chevy's New Electric SUV, The Bolt EUV?


Put a few things aside, such as the polarizing design and an anything-but-premium interior, and the Chevrolet Bolt, debuted in 2017, was a success by the Detroit-based automaker. 4 years later, Chevrolet are making the original Bolt into an SUV, aiming to tweak a generally impressive little hatch into a bigger frame. Despite the two products appearing very similar, the Bolt and Bolt EUV share not a single body panel. The EUV is 6.3 inches longer, and boast an additional 3 inches of legroom. The two electric vehicles run on the same 65 kHw lithium-ion battery pack, resulting in nearly identical horsepower, each around 200 hp. I previously mentioned that the Bolt hatch struggled with below-par interior quality, with far too much plastic. The EUV makes amends for its sibling's faults with more luxurious seats and a more usable dashboard setup. The Bolt costs around $31K, but after government rebates, it ended up as $25K. The Bolt EUV costs exactly $2K more than it's forerunner, but the rebate number has not been revealed. Chevrolet will also be offering a "Launch Edition" Bolt for a more hefty $43K. 




Sunday, February 21, 2021

All The Car Trivia You Need In Your Life - Pt. 2

1: This brand has an astounding 65% of their cars still on the road.

2: The Corvette was initially only sold in this color.

3: Name at least 5 electric or hybrid cars or SUVs.

4: Believe it or not, the Lamborghini Huracan doesn't offer this customary trait of Lambos. 

5: This brand produces the Avalon sedan

6: Land Rover boast a incredibly diverse lineup of SUVs. Name at least 3. 

7: Maranello, Italy is the home to this sports car firm.

8: Though Porsche is widely considered to be a German brand, it actually started in this neighboring country.

Car Media/Entertainment Questions:

9: With roughly 6 million subs, she is a super-popular Australian youtuber that has driven or owned pretty much every supercar ever. What is her channel name?

10: Mat Watson is the host of this Youtube channel, where he reviews, road-trips, and drag-races cars and SUVs

11: Doug DeMuro, creator of the Doug DeMuro YouTube channel, has called this Porsche his favorite car ever.

12: Name at least 3 car magazines. 

13: Top Gear, a hugely popular TV show, starred these 3 crowd-pleasing hosts until 2016.

14: Motor Trend, America's top selling auto magazine, picked this as their 2021 SUV Of The Year

15: Nolan Sykes is the host of this Youtube channel, with 5 million subs as of Feb. 2021.

ANSWERS:

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1: Rolls-Royce

2: White

3: Tesla Model S, Y, X, 3, Hyundai Kona, Ioniq, Toyota Prius, Venza, Mirai, Rav-4 Hybrid, Nissan Leaf, Jaguar I-Pace, Chevrolet Bolt, Volt, Audi E-tron, Porsche Taycan, Polestar 1, Ford Mustang Mach 1, Volvo XC40, Mini Cooper EV, BMW i3, VW ID4, e-Golf Honda Clarity, Accord Hybrid, Insight, CR-V Hybrid, Mercedes EQC, Renault Zoe, etc...

4: Scissor doors

5: Toyota

6: Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Evoque, Evoque Convertible, Defender, Discovery, Discovert Sport, Velar, etc...

7: Ferrari

8: Czech Republic

9: SupercarBlondie

10: CarWow

11: Porsche Carrera Gt

12: Motor Trend, Automobile, CAR, Car&Driver, Road&Track, ClassicCar, European Car, AutoCar, DriveTribe, HotRodNetwork, Autoweek, Octane, EVO, etc...

13: Jeremy Clarkson, James May, Richard Hammond

14: Land Rover Defender

15: DonutMedia


These Cars Have The Most Bizarre Names!

 NISSAN HOMY








HONDA THAT'S









TOYOTA DELIBOY







KARMA REVERO








GREAT WALL WINGLE 7








CHEVROLET CELEBRITY


Saturday, February 20, 2021

What Happened To Ferrari? The Story Of Their Sudden Collapse


  For as long as anyone can remember, Ferrari made the best sports cars on the market. They made pure driving machines that were incredibly rapid for their time. However, recently, Ferrari has caved in to the cash, abandoning the sports cars we all know and love, now with their focus on SUVs, luxury sedans, and even hatchbacks. The car pictured on the left is the legendary F40. It was the peak of performance and style in the 80's, a true legend that is popular to this day. However, the modern Ferrari lineup carries little to no resemblance to the prior successes of the brand, they merely scoff at their ancestors. Motor Trend criticized the brand new Ferrari F8, saying "This car's got issues" while calling out Ferrari for relaxing their previous standards, as shown in the F8's brakes, which have been likened to "Wooden brakes" by the Motor Trend columnists. When reviewing the Ferrari FF, many saw it as a sign of the apocalypse. While the world hasn't ended yet, Ferrari making a wagon is definitely not something any of us could have predicted. Motor Trend put it bluntly, saying recent Ferraris "Utterly fail to conjure the Italian bravura [That past Ferraris are known for]" The last century of sports cars have been all Ferrari, but the next century belongs to Porsche, McLaren, Jaguar, Aston Martin, etc... Unfortunately, Ferrari are losing ground (fast) to the up and coming sports car brands. A shame, as Ferrari were really special when they were in their zone.


Friday, February 19, 2021

7 Things To Know About Amazon's Partnership With Rivian

1: Amazon contacted Rivian with the purpose of building hundreds of thousands of electric vans to transport cargo. 

2: Amazon wants to make 100,000 units by 2030, while making 10,000 by 2022.

3: There will be 3 different sizes of vans, each able to transport either 500, 700, or 900 lbs. 

4:  Amazon and Rivian aimed for a friendly, cartoonish look. They hope the van will feature in a future Pixar CARS movie.

5: The Rivian Prime van will put focus on the driver. Cargo vans tend to be very harsh on the driver, lacking air condition and heating, while having uncomfortable seats. Amazon made a special effort to change that.

6: Rivian made sure that the vans will be the safest on the road, with several gadgets to guarantee maximum saftey.

7: A Drone base is attached to the roof of the van, tasked with delivering the products from the van to the doorstep. A charging station is also on the roof.

8: The Rivian Prime van will have a estimated 150 miles on a single charge. 

9: The vans will start hitting your neighborhood in early 2022

10: Amazon invested 2 billion in Rivian













Thursday, February 18, 2021

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

What Is The Artura, McLaren's New Hybrid Supercar?

The McLaren Artura is a brand new sports car by McLaren that fits in their "LT" or "Longtail" series. It has a V6, paired with electric motors that churn out a massive 671 hp. Though the styling is very similar to that of the 560S, 600Lt, 650S, and others, underneath the skin is a totally new creature. By sacrificing the V8, they were able to create an engine that weighs only 353 pounds, over 100 pounds lighter than the customary engine found in most McLarens. The Artura sprints to a 205 mph top speed, while accelerating to 60 mph to under 3 seconds, all of which comes in a car that McLaren claims to be its most fuel efficient car ever. One thing McLaren swears by is that the Artura has a higher build quality than its predecessors, which were criticized for their iffy materials. Another thing they focused on is making it an easier supercar to live with. All things considered, McLaren are taking a big step in the right direction with the Artura.



AI and Car Design - What Could Go Wrong?

T here's been a considerable amount of talk around some new Artificial Intelligence generators that can take two or more words and mash ...