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Subaru’s new 2018 Impreza compact ranks right along side much more expensive luxury brands like Audi, BMW and Lincoln in its technology. How is Subaru doing it?

Here's an interesting story that describes not only why Millennials have remained out of the automotive market but also why they are now jumping into it with both feet. The story also discusses how VW's Atlas and Tiguan have had a bit to do with it.

Do you know how it feels inside the new 2018 Nissan Leaf? Last week at the Drive Electric event in Northern California, I was excited for the opportunity to get inside the pre-production 2018 Nissan Leaf and check it out for myself.

The folks from Hennessey Performance recently announced their HPE1000 package for the Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk and while not everyone will opt for the high priced package from the Texas tuner – this 1000hp setup is just the first of many high performance packages for the supercharged SUV.

I think Tesla fans can be equated at times like that of sharks in a feeding frenzy. They attack with an amount of voracity that can at times be overwhelming. They can swarm with the aggressiveness of hornets. They are quite proud of Model S, X and Model 3 and my experience in this one instance is that it can do no wrong. Sorry to burst a bubble but that is incorrect.

The Jaguar Art of Performance Tour stops in the Detroit area this weekend and if you are within reasonable driving distance of the event, this is most certainly something that you will want to do this weekend – as Jaguar will let you drive their performance cars hard for free.

Before you start blasting me with statements like, "Those are two totally different cars with very different missions in different prices ranges! Why is this even up for discussion?", hear me out. Yes, I acknowledge the fact that there are significant differences between the 2017 Honda Civic Si and the Type R models. They have different engines, transmissions, and body styles and are aimed at different markets.

Tesla released one of their most useful software updates recently, it’s unclear how soon every Tesla currently on the road will get the update but it has a promising feature many Model S owners will be thankful to have.

For those who aren’t quite ready to give up their high-performance gasoline engines, there’s the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE. Hennessy Performance is about to dial it up with 850 plus hp.

The iconic Rally-bred Subaru WRX STI makes an ideal police machine. Check out where the police use one.

Recently there were lots of mentions in the media that Tesla Destination Chargers are becoming crowded and as if this was not enough, now a new J1772 adapter allows other electric cars to charge at Tesla’s Destination Chargers. Not every Tesla Model S owner is happy with that, we all need to adjust and make space.

A friend of mine today posted this picture of black Chevy Camaro in Camaros Unlimited Facebook groups and sent me an email saying his buddy took it in California.

The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 1.8T SE comes with exactly what you need for fall cruising and nothing you don't.

Thursday finds Honda News announcing that 2018 Honda Odyssey minivan , when equipped with Honda Sensing ™, and LED headlights, earns the highest safety rating available, “Top Safety +” What makes Honda’s premier family hauler segment leading safe?

Shelby has made its own version to Ford's off-road flagship truck the Raptor. Shelby’s mad creation does not rely on the Raptor however, it is instead based on the F150 Lariat. Don’t let that be a deterrent though, it’s got some pretty big numbers to throw around.

The new Toyota Camry Hybrid LE now has the same combined fuel economy as the Prius.

Toyota's new higher-ground clearance RAV4 seems to have one competitor in its sights. How do they compare price-wise?

When the 2017 Honda Civic Type R went on sale in June, dealers were demanding prices as high as $20,000 to $25,000 over the car's $35,000 MSRP. Few buyers reported being able to purchase a Type R anywhere near the factory sticker price.

Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHEV) can hold little longer, but not much longer in light of Tesla Model 3 and Nissan Leaf advance.

Everyone remembers the iconic Subaru Brat, but did you ever see the 1999 Forester Woody? Check out the latest Subaru Launch Control video...it’s more fun than most versions!

If you have ever owned a Jeep you are probably aware of the phenomenon known as the Jeep Wave. Well, you will undoubtedly be delighted to know that such an action is not strictly limited to Jeeps. Tesla Model S owners seem to have gotten in on the fun as well.

Alright, I’ll admit it. At its base core, rests great motoring potential waiting for an injection of horsepower and torque. 2018 Corolla iM hatchback looks cool, is comfortable enough, and comes standard with some advanced active safety features. Quick, it's not.

The Civic has been one of Honda’s most important models for decades. Until the 2007 Fit came along, it was its smallest and least expensive model sold in the US. Since the Civic was introduced for 1973, it has become slightly larger and better equipped with each new generation. It became the victim of cost-cutting decisions for the 2012 model year and faced heavy criticism and decreased sales as a result, but Honda reacted quickly and introduced a host of significant improvements for 2013 to save face.

Due to undesirably high inventory levels, Ford Motor Company will stop Ford Mustang production for two weeks in order to let dealers work down the current numbers before sending out more inventory – and the Mustang isn’t the only vehicle from FoMoCo facing this unexpected production downtime.

This past weekend, David Crockett and his 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 rocketed down the quarter mile in just 9.53 seconds during the Modern Street Hemi Shootout event at Virginia Motorsports Park – setting a new world record for the quickest modern Challenger with a 6-speed manual transmission.

Robert Hight and his Chevrolet Camaro grabbed win #3 of the 2017 NHRA season, beating teammate Courtney Force in an event where the John Force Racing Camaros were the teams to beat all weekend.

Mitsubishi announces a new flagship concept car, the Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept. Is this the new Lancer EVO X successor?

The Chevrolet Camaro is tops in the J.D. Power Tech Experience Study. And the coupe ranks highest in the midsize segment for a second consecutive year.

We interview an owner of an original Fiat 124 Spider and a new one.

Today I read a very interesting discussion where the Leaf owners were talking about the unexpected perks of driving Nissan Leaf. You have to be a Leaf driver to understand them because apparently they are less commonly advertised.