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Nissan GT-R: A JDM Car In America

Among serious car enthusiasts, the Nissan GT-R is an example of what a Japanese automaker can build when the focus is the mission more than the bottom line. One way to describe the GT-R is as the combination of what Porsche can do with a six-cylinder engine stuffed into the sleek, but not an overly refined body of a C6 Corvette.

10 JDM Things To Know About The Legendary Nissan Skyline and Skyline GT-R

The field of JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) cars is awash with a huge variety of unique vehicles that usually don't make it to the U.S. (at least not through manufacturer channels). Among the quirky and impressive is one of the best JDM cars ever built, the Nissan Skyline (especially in performance GT-R form). It's a car of legend and dreams.

How the BMW X5 Changed the Luxury SUV Game

In one form or another, SUVs have been around for many decades. Yet, until the 1980s, SUVs were more appliances than polished driving machines. The launches of the Jeep Cherokee in 1984 and Ford Explorer in 1990 would pave the way for today's SUV onslaught.

What To Know About Buying A Used Ford F-150 Truck

Sleek sports cars like Ferraris and Corvettes may get all the glances on the road, but there's one tried-and-true vehicle that gets all the attention of consumers. It's the Ford F-150 pickup. This truck has been the most popular vehicle of any type in the U.S. for more than four decades. In a recent article, we covered this truck's big brother, the F-Series Super Duty, so now it's time to explore all things F-150.

What You Need To Know About Buying A Used Toyota Tundra

Toyota's initial full-sized pickup, the T100, never caught on with American buyers. As much as the automaker tried, truck owners wanted something bigger and more brawny. In typical Toyota style, their engineers went back to the drawing board to reinvent the truck. Initially, the new pickup was supposed to be called the T-150, but Ford objected (the name was too close to its bread and butter, the F-150). So, the Toyota Tundra was born.

SUV Vs. Crossover: What's The Difference?

SUVs and Crossovers are two types of multi-purpose vehicles that are primarily very different. However, the continuous development of both platforms has blurred the line between them. So much so that it's not weird for manufacturers to advertise one vehicle as both an SUV and crossover at the same time.

What Are The Top Ten Fuel-Efficient Cars You Can Buy?

While people have shifted to working at home thanks to the pandemic, some drivers are still reliant on fuel-efficient transportation for their daily nine-to-five routine. A recent spike in gas prices has caused many car owners to reexamine their current ride for something that burns less gas.

What To Know About Buying A Used Ford Super Duty Truck

Hop into a time machine and head back to the 1990s. Things were changing in the U.S. automotive market. Sedans and coupes were beginning to lose favor to SUVs and trucks. Along with the launch of breakthrough vehicles like the Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Motor Company saw a shift in how its F-Series trucks were being used.

What You Need to Know About Buying a Used Ford Mustang

There are few cars in American motoring history as recognizable as the Ford Mustang. First-generation models invoke fond nostalgic thoughts, and today's powerhouse 'Stangs can impress with supercar-levels of capability. Yet, one thing has remained constant throughout the Mustang's six generations, the ability to deliver a lot of cars for the money. While the phrase "bang for the buck" is often overused, it certainly applies here.

AWD Vs. 4WD: The Ultimate Guide

Think of all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) as two different ways of doing the same thing: improving a vehicle's road handling ability. No doubt, each system increases a car's versatility and grip. But apart from that, there are a host of differences between the way AWD and 4WD work.