The 2005-2011 Cadillac STS is the first and second generation of the STS which was the successor to the Cadillac Seville. The STS stands for Seville Touring Sedan and replaced the old Seville front wheel drive system with GM’s new rear wheel drive Sigma platform. In 2005 the new Cadillac STS began production as the…
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How to approach a shop about damaging your wheels?
My buddy drives a beautiful 2001 Porsche 996 Turbo, it is in mint and condition and his pride and joy. Recently we had been discussing about some new tires for it and what he should go with, regardless he decided to go with another set of Michelin Pilots so there really wasn’t too much excitement…
Now is a good time to sell your nice car and buy a beater
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that COVID-19 has changed the world in many ways. One of those ways has come in the form of the economy and shortages of goods. The automotive market in particular has seen some wild changes because there has been a huge shortage of computer chips required…
Video: Ferrari Testarossa with titanium exhaust blazing through the streets of São Paulo, Brazil
Theses guys in Brazil have built an incredible Ferrari Testarossa with a titanium exhaust system. The video is in Portuguese but fairly cool to see the build and them running it through the streets of Brazil. The Ferrari Testarossa is such a beautiful classic and it’s amazing how much it benefited from a little exhaust…
The BMW E38 is the only used 7 series worth buying
It’s no secret that the BMW 7 Series is atrocious when it comes to repairs after its out of warranty. These vehicles are heavily optioned and they have a lot of things that can break, and they definitely break. Some of them feature digital infotainment system that is terrible to use to and buggy at…
The 2003-2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 is a future classic
The W211 does not get the love it needs which is fine because it’s keep the prices of these vehicles reasonable for those of us that appreciate them. The 2003-2006 Mercedes-Benz E500, also known as the W211, is the third generation of the E500 replacing the W210. For our Mercedes-Benz fan boys, I did not…
The Volvo 850 is a future classic
Yes that’s right.. that Volvo, is a future classic. Seriously. The Volvo 850 was always known as part of the new era of Volvo design, one that also featured several new features such as a transverse 5-cylinder engine, a Delta-link rear axle, side impact protection system, and a self-adjusting front seat belt mechanism. It was…
Auction Find: A 28k mile 1988.5 Ford Escort GT 5-Speed
The Ford Escort GT is a bit of an underappreciated classic these days but it shouldn’t be. The Ford Escort destined for the European markets were very different than the ones for the North American market. None the less you have the opportunity to own a 1988.5 vintage of the Ford Escort in the best…
Video: How to Start a 1970 Porsche 917 K
The Porsche 917 is a sports prototype race car developed by German manufacturer Porsche. The 917 gave Porsche its first overall wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970 and 1971. Powered by the Type 912 flat-12 engine of 4.5, 4.9, or 5 litres, the 917/30 Can-Am variant was capable of a 0-62…
How to choose all-terrain tires for your truck
All-terrain tires are tires that combine the traction of off-road tires and the agility of an on-road tire. They are designed to have adequate traction off-road but have handling and noise characteristics that would be acceptable for highway driving. Often these tires are rated as good on ice, rock and sand and are rated better…