In this list, we detail ten cars that really get you the most bang for your buck. Some of these aren't the most wallet-friendly of cars, but when it comes down to what class they compete in, you'd be hard pressed to find something just as good for the same price.
This week, we bring you the ten best tuner cars currently on sale. Also, we have included some links to tuning resources for each car. Click through the gallery above to see what they are. We promise to keep mention of Lambo doors to a minimum.
The Charger has been a lot of things over the years, from a firebreathing V-8 muscle monster, to a torque-steer-tastic Omni spin off, and back to a V-8 muscle monster. From a fastback coronet, to an Americanized E-Class, let’s take a look back at how the Charger got where it is today.
With Aston Martin’s debut of the 2013 V12 Zagato, the editors got to thinking about their favorite cars from the famed Italian coachbuilder were. Here, we’ve selected ten of the finest, ranging from a 1934 open-topped racer to a one-off V-12 Berlinetta. Be sure to tell us about your favorite Zagato down in the comments.
Arguably the stylistic centerpiece of any cabin, the shifter has evolved a great deal from its humble, column-based origins. Now, there are seemingly as many variations on its function as there are cars on the road. We’ve selected ten of our favorites (five autos, and five manuals), and would love to hear which ones you agree with and which other shifters you think should be on the list. The automobile has been around for over 100 years, and there’s been no shortage of designs. Let us know what you think.
Back in 2011, Rolls-Royce was celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Spirit Of Ecstasy hood ornament. This symbol is Rolls-Royce’s calling card, and is one of the most identifiable brands emblems in the world. To celebrate this landmark, Rolls-Royce hired world-famous fashion photographer Rankin to take 100 contemporary portraits, with inspiration from the Spirit Of Ecstasy.
It’s been said that the original Volkswagen GTI is the world’s first hot hatch. Respecfully, we disagree. The original Mini, especially in Cooper and Cooper S guises, has been terrorizing the bigger cars of the world for almost 50 years, starting with the first Mini Cooper back in 1961.
The first Barret-Jackson auction of 2012 finished up last weekend. If you want to get a glimpse of some seriously rare and meticulously maintained autos, this might just be your Mecca. We’ve sifted through the (extensive) catalog for this year’s auction, and selected ten of our favorites that crossed the block last week with the prices that they sold for.
Don’t misunderstand the title of this list; when we say “scary” we mean it in a generally positive way. After all, when you judge each vehicle you drive based largely on involvement, getting a little scared is par for the course
As automakers work toward producing more efficient cars, and the down economy has buyers shopping for smaller, more economical vehicles, we have been seeing a lot more practical cars that forgo the big horsepower for better mileage and a lower price tag. Speed freaks couldn’t be blamed for seeing this as dulling down the automotive landscape. A keen observer, however, will find that among the more pragmatic vehicles on the market, some still retain the qualities that make them fun to drive.
Being an automotive journalist is a pretty cool job. We drive sweet cars, do a lot of traveling, and generally get to be car guys for 40 hours a week. That being said, if you asked any of the staffers at Winding Road if there’s another job they’d rather have, odds are racecar driver would be pretty high up on the list. That’s right, we’re all big race fans, and 2011 has been a great year for new race cars. Why list our favorites? Because racecar.
Our run-up to our Best Cars Of The Year awards continues, this time with a list of some of our very favorite photographs from 2011. Picking just 20 shots from the thousands of car pics we see each year is no easy feat, but it is a pretty fascinating way to putter away a winter afternoon.
Not only is a well-executed transmission important for a car to function properly, it is also one of the most important features in terms of engaging the driver. The way a car shifts determines how power is applied, and it also provides a driver with the sort of feedback we look for in an involving vehicle.
There are few things that get us going like a major international auto show. The sheer level of excitement that comes with new production models is trumped only by the concept cars that preview advanced technologies, new design directions, or near-future models. There have been more than a few concepts over the past 12 months, and we’ve gathered together ten of our favorites. Also, keep an eye out for the next issue of Winding Road, where we’ll be breaking down our outright favorite autos of 2011.
The 2012 North American International Auto Show will be hitting Detroit in about a month, which means it’s time to preview some of the upcoming production and concept cars that will be unveiled at the Detroit show.
Listen, we’re an online magazine, so you’ll forgive us if we’re a little bit biased, but our opinion about Black Friday shopping goes something like this: “Screw Black Friday shopping!” Crowds, frenzy, waking up early; none of it speaks to us, nor do many of the seriously discounted items speak to what we really want to find under the tree this year.
We like movies. More importantly, we like movies that feature cars as integral parts of the story. So we’ve put together a list of ten of the most influential, important, and downright entertaining vehicles in cinema history. Quite simply, these cars made the movies as much as any flesh-and-blood actor. Of course, there will be disputes about just whether we should have included Mad Max’s Ford Falcon, James Bond’s Toyota 2000GT, or Herbie (wait, there probably won’t be any arguments about that last one). We’re pretty confident with our choices though. So without further ado, read on for our list of the ten greatest cars from the movies.
With Frankfurt in the books, LA and SEMA upcoming, and the Tokyo show looming in the far east, there are more than a few interesting new greenformance-oriented models to look forward to.
Quite arguably the most iconic Japanese import of all time, the Nissan Z has been in the hearts and minds of enthusiasts since the first 240Z came to our shores back in 1970.
In case you haven’t heard, we are in the process of ramping up for our inaugural Comfort Index Awards. These awards will highlight the most comfortable vehicles in a variety of categories. So to whet your appetite for the awards, here’s a list of the most comfortable American cars on the Winding Road Comfort Index.
Recently, we brought you our Top 12 European Cars From The Winding Road Comfort Index. So, today, we follow up with their Asian counterparts.
Janis Joplin sang about them, and they’ve been seen or mentioned in everything from Dallas, to Beverly Hills Cop, to I Love You Phillip Morris, to Family Guy. Yes, we are referring to the legendary Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. This grand tourer is an icon of the rich and famous, and quite a performance machine to boot. Join us as we recap its history.