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If you’re going to take a strong stance against an issue, it’s always said that you should never back down. Concerning a large fleet of vehicles that could potentially start a fire though, Chrysler might have wanted to take a second look at its “never back down” sort of attitude that it initially displayed. In [...]

The Quattro, as an actual vehicle model, has been long gone from the Audi lineup for quite some time now. And it wasn’t until 2010 that Audi teased any sort of plans to replace the much-loved rally car with a more powerful, better looking new concept. Now, as rumors and reports from AutoZeitung of a new [...]

Modern new cars and trucks suffer fewer mechanical breakdowns now than any of their predecessors — so much so that the key surveyors of quality among new vehicle owners has changed their methods. The latest version of the J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey released today focuses on design flaws rather than mechanical ones, …

DETROIT - After initially defying U.S. federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions — ...

A few weeks ago, I got to spend a little time in the Jaguar XJL. What was interesting was that I got a chance to compare it alongside a car that I’m very familiar with – my wife’s 1999 Jaguar XJ8. Two cars with the same brand and model name couldn’t be more different. The [...]

Convertibles remain a staple of the ultra luxury car world, in no small part because when you spend $300,000 on a car, what good are all those heads you're turning if they can't see you? Today, Aston Martin unveiled what may rank as the ultimate convertible of the moment — the Vanquish Volante, a beautiful [...]

To put Ford's 1-2-3 victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on this date in 1966 in context, it's worth remembering that the Ferraris of that era were nearly as dominant then as Audi is today; that Ford had lost badly in 1965 despite spending millions the year before, and that Henry Ford II, grandson [...]

Here’s a few of the things valets taught me about the way they size up the world’s flashest motors.

Times are still tough for many Americans. Most of us save wherever we can in order to make ends meet or even save a buck or two. You’ve gone through all your monthly bills with the intension of cutting that burn rate to the bone, right? Yet many people overlook money they could save from [...]

At this weekend 24 Hours of LeMons race at Summit Point, W.Va., the driver of an Alfa Romeo Milano had a rather intense shock as a massive deer decided to run in front of his car and attempt a Dick Fosbury impersonation.

Lamborghini‘s Gallardo replacement, aka, the Cabrera, was recently caught testing out in the wild prior to the cars official unveiling at the Frankfurt Auto Show come September. The new spy shots from Marchettino show the Cabrera covered mostly in camouflage but sporting a significantly new look from the outgoing Gallardo. …

I’ll be the first to admit that sometimes chrome can be sort of sexy- that is, all in the right situation. Chrome blue Veyron? Pretty sexy. Gold chrome Veyron, though? Ugh. Not so much.

Less than two weeks ago, Chrysler announced it was rejecting a call by U.S. auto safety regulators to recall 2.7 million Jeep Grand Cherokees and Liberty SUVs over concerns of fires in rear crashes, releasing a detailed rebuttal that contended the vehicles were safe. Today, on a deadline set by the government, Chrysler …

The Canadian Automobile Association has released its list of Ontario's worst roads and Toronto roads occupy four of the roads on the list.

…and that’s a lot of noise to back up, considering the GT-R has been one of the most sought after supercars on the planet since its introduction back in 2007. But what will make this super-GT-R that much more “super” than the current generation, you ask? How about a 7:18 lap around the Nurburgring. Yup, [...]

Back in 1990s, Volkswagen had an advertising campaign built around German word “fahrvergnügen,” which loosely means “driving pleasure.” Apparently the whimsical ads worked on me, because I keep hearing it every time I get into a new car. We recently had the pleasure of driving two cars loaded with fahrvergnügen, the 2013 …

When you think about what makes a supercar so “super,” you can’t help but bring into account the history of large engines that are ten supercharged or turbocharged, and sent off into the world to wreak havoc on unsuspecting lesser vehicles. But now, in the year 2013, it’s become almost an antiquated method of engineering. …

Alright, so you say you’re in the market for a new toy, and it doesn’t need to be a daily driver. In fact, you’d prefer it exclusively for any and all weekend automotive activities. Now, you could go for a classic, maybe something American, Japanese- or you could go for something a little more race-y, [...]

After a string of high-profile announcements over the past few months, Tesla Motors has one more trick to reveal Thursday — a way to recharge its electric cars in a handful of minutes by swapping the depleted batteries for new ones. Tesla Motors co-founder Elon Musk had hinted in the past that the company was [...]

The Checker Cab Co. started building taxicabs outside of Chicago in 1921, but it was two years later when the company opened its dedicated factory in Kalamazoo, Mich., that Checker became the name for taxicabs. The final Checker cab would roll off the assembly line in 1982, but the car had become such a mainstay [...]

It goes by many names. Cars and Coffee, Caffine & Carburators, etc, but the idea is a constant. In parking lots across America, folks show up on an early weekend morning, behind the wheel of their impressive performance cars. They park, walk around, check out each other’s cars, and generally continue to foster the passion …

Weekend car shows are a great summertime ritual, but leave it to last weekend's show on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills to bring out high-dollar uniques from a Tucker to a classic Bugatti and this, a 1940 Cadillac Series 62 lowered to within a whisker of the ground and named "Sophia" in tribute to Sophia [...]

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive is a fascinating bit of kit. For starters, it boasts 740 hp from four electric motors, each one powering a separate wheel. This allows the car, and driver, to selectively chose how much power goes where at any given time, a unique set-up for electric cars. This accounts for [... …

There’s a corporate phrase that gets thrown around at Toyota and Toyota-derived launches: kaizen, meaning “continuous improvement.” That’s certainly more true with some products than others, but the phrase really applies to the new Lexus IS, leagues better than the old version, which seemed a bit stale and imitative even …

TVR racecars are like Indian motorcycles. Most people have never heard of them, but that’s no fault of the brand. Those that know either bow in their presence. Both were amazing machines in their time, and, like the vampires that are all the rage on TV these days, they’re pretty damn hard to kill. TVR [...]

Off the production line, the Koenigsegg Agera R rings in at somewhere near a cool $2.5M. But what would you pay to change that “R” into an “S”? Try $5.3M- at least that’s what one Singapore resident paid to have their custom matte blue Agera S. Angela Tan picked up the exclusive hypercar after a [...]

We’ve all been there- in the back seat of a wagon or minivan on a long roadtrip. Cars did not seem very interesting back then- but as we got older and understood how impressive, powerful and reputation-enhancing a sportscar could be, our interest in the automobile grew into full-on lust. That genesis of our automotive  …

The saga of Porsche ownership and its dealings have been something to watch in recent years. First, Porsche attempted to purchase Volkswagen, Europe’s largest carmaker. After that unsuccessful attempt, there were some shady investing practices, with Porsche not disclosing its intentions to purchase VW while simultaneously …

When you’re the fastest man on the planet, there’s no reason not to do the things that Usain Bolt has done. Like lend your hand in designing a gold-flaked Nissan GT-R, or in this case, drive around a sprint track in a (replica) F1 car for the purpose of being awesome/clever marketing. Taking place at Bislett Stadium in …

What’s the best way to celebrate a 50th birthday? Should the celebrant look to the past or envision the future? The answer, of course, will differ depending on the person. But, for Porsche and Lamborghini, the choices are clear. Both are marking their five decades of existence known in decidedly different ways. One is embracing …

Even in an era where most large automakers have a supercomputer available to help design vehicles, there's still no alternative to putting hundreds of thousands of miles on a new model to shake out glitches before it goes on sale. That has always meant a cadre of bleary-eyed test drivers who work endless hours running  …

For all the history buffs out there, Dodge- as a brand- has been around since the turn of the century. It wasn’t until 1915 that the company officially started vehicle production and in 1928 was purchased by the newly formed Chrysler group. But with this long and relatively successful run, could Fiat’s new partnership leave …

No car chase has ever gripped America quite like the 35-mph drive that Al Cowlings and O.J. Simpson began on this date in 1994. After failing to turn himself in for the murder of Nicole Brown, and having attorney Robert Kardashian (yes, that Kardashian) read a note that sounded like a suicide letter, motorists spotted  …

If ever a car were defined for a singular point in its potential owner's lives, it's the 2014 Fiat 500L — that moment being the first time a young couple steps up to a shiny new vehicle for sale and cares enough to look at the back seat for reasons other than entertainment. Nearly every [...]

If you’ve noticed an uptick in the number of diminutive runabouts populating the roads, you are not alone. The subcompact city car is ganing popularity, from Mini to Smart and now Fiat. But while these brands make their bones on the small car core, profit is earned through expansion and when you deal with city [...]

The first time you hear the name “Buckminster Fuller” you probably picture a guy with inch-thick glasses who probably holds the world’s record for getting wedgies from the football team. At least that’s the character I imagined. In reality, however, the fellow who went by that moniker was one of the most brilliant visionaries …

Happy weekend folks! Another week is in the books, and here at BoldRide, there have been a lot of interesting developments in the last seven days regarding future models. Hints, rumors and spy shots always have us stressing about future rides, but we can always decompress with some great father-son activities tomorrow for …

In 1969, GM released the Blazer into the Chevy lineup, making it the smallest full-size SUV Chevy made at the time. With a full convertible removable top available until 1975, the Blazer and its counterpart the GMC Jimmy, soon became instantly recognizable among enthusiasts alike. Our friend Tim has been a hardcore SUV …

In recent history, Ferrari has made it pretty clear that the use of F1 technology is something it most definitely wants to use more on each road car built from here on, originating with the wildly powerful LaFerrari. Now, new reports suggest that the trickle-down effect might seep into the engine bay of the Ferrari [.. …

Aside from the fact that it’s one of the most talked about cars in recent history, there’s no denying that the Tesla Modes S is a pretty thing. That smooth and sophisticated persona gives way to that electric new feeling, all wrapped up a luxurious package. But what the Model S might have been missing [...]

The BMW 3-Series has long been the gold standard for sporty mid-size coupes. Rivals are ever present, but the 3-Series unanimously reigns supreme. The 3-Series Coupe, however, is no more. Taking its place is the new 4-Series Coupe, in BMW's efforts to unify its products by switching all its coupes to even numbers. Confused …

These are the first official images of the all-new BMW 4-Series coupe, aka, the newly-named replacement to the preceding 3-Series coupe. And while we may have seen the bolder and brasher 4-Series concept coupe late last year, the production version of which comes toned down enough to appeal to the mass market. Taking its …

Feruccio Lamborghini didn’t start out building world-class performance automobiles. In fact, the first vehicles his company turned out weren’t cars at all; they were farm tractors. Lamborghini was a mechanic in what passed for Italy’s air force during WWII. After the war left his country in ruins, he went about collecting …

Fathers and sons should do car stuff together, and there’s no better day to do it than Father’s Day. Whether you’re spending some time with your old man, or you’re the old man spending time with your boy, BoldRide wants you to head out and experience some cool car-related culture this Father’s Day. Check out [...]

Let's face it; growing up, we all wanted to find E.T. in our tool shed because he made bicycles fly. But, short of having a father working for NASA (and even that's no guarantee) the reality of a flying bicycle has eluded us. That is, until three Czech engineering groups joined forces to create such [...]

The tuning world took to the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo like a duck takes to water. Shoving thousands- literally thousands- of horsepower into these lightweight sedans, and reaching speeds of near 200 mph, it’s no surprise that the mostly affordable import quickly became a vehicle of choice for tuners here in the States. When …