Photo: Jaguar Car design is constantly changing as automakers try to play catch up with the latest trends and emulate what they think customers want. Basically, they’re following the pack. However, a select few cars do something completely different: Influence everything else. That’s what led me to today’s question. My [...]read moreWhat’s The Most Influential Car Design Of All Time?
2015 Nissan XterraImage: Nissan The rugged, off-road segment is exploding; every truck or crossover now seems to have some sort of either legit off-road trim, or at least one appearance package inspired by ruggedness. From Chevy’s Activ trims to Ford’s Raptors and Toyota’s TRD-Off and upcoming Trailhunter trims, it’s a booming business. Not everyone has [...]read moreBaltimore Bridge Collapse, Ted Cruz’s Feelings Require Police Detail And More In This Week’s Best New Posts
1. Who developed the WK2 (2011-2020/1) Grand Cherokee platform? — This platform was also used by the gen. 3 Durango (still in production), the 2012-2019 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE-Class, and the 2013-2019 Mercedes-Benz GL/GLS-Class. It’s probably the final DaimlerChrysler collaboration, and didn’t even debut until a couple of years after the merger ended. But who led the [...]read moreThese Are The Automotive Mysteries That Haunt You
Infiniti used to make great — even unique — cars. Of course, we all remember the excellent G35/37, but there are other obscure machines that have faded into history: the Q45 flagship, the curvy J30, and the sports-car-masquerading-as-a-crossover FX. But Infiniti only had one model that it attempted to pass off as a… Read more… [...]read moreWeekend Car Culture Roundup March 02, 2024