In a world where every car has a new class and it feels manufacturers are trying hard to have vehicles that can easily fit into a variety of categories I’m not sure what a normal car is anymore. If we define a normal car as one that looks like it should be made for driving on the commute to and from work then we still have a large variety, but for the most part we all know what a normal car is. What we don’t know is that some of these cars are made to be exciting to drive and are capable of turning even the stodgiest of us into an enthusiast with a huge smile on our faces.
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2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport: The Compact Luxury SUV for You
As a world renowned company that has continuously produced vehicles that can go anywhere on or off the road to tackle some of the most challenging environments Land Rover did not ignore the fact that the compact SUV market was booming, especially on the luxury side. The Discovery Sport competes with the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60, but none of them shows the off road prowess of the Discovery Sport which was built to be on the trails and in the wilderness taking on Mother Nature and showing her who’s the boss.
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When it Seems like an Odd Marriage
The world is full of oddities that we can witness. When you look at a couple and they don’t seem like a pair that you would expect to be together but it seems to work for them, you get the opportunity to witness an odd marriage. There have been many of these cases over the years in the automotive world for us to see and enjoy as some vehicles that have either been a great way to make a vehicle or have let us down in some form. Let’s check out a few and you can decide for yourself.
Enter the Successor
When you have created the fastest exotic supercar to every prowl the streets of this planet you have earned the right to address some questions with an air of haughtiness. This was the case for Bugatti who informed us when the Veyron production was at an end that the successor would have to be able to produce much more than the Veyron ever did. This boggled the imagination at the time, but now the Chiron (aptly named after a famed Bugatti driver) is here and is certainly a fitting successor to the lauded Veyron.
The City Dwelling Car You Should Consider
Lifestyle choices can determine the need for a specific vehicle. In many cities ride sharing programs have begun and many who live, work and even relax in their city environment make use of public transportation as their mode of travel. While this is a great way to get around, unless your schedule fits the bus or subway exactly you spend a lot of time waiting around, when you could be driving and heading home after work to relax much sooner. For most owning a car when they live in the city they work in doesn’t make a lot of sense, unless it’s a car that is made for city driving.
The Spark Continues to Ignite Us
When you look at the Chevrolet Spark it doesn’t look like much, but a couple years ago Dale Earnhardt Jr. showed us how much fun the previous version of the Spark can be. Even though the Spark was already a great product Chevrolet decided 2016 would mark a new year and new Spark for us to love.
If You Can’t Get Excited About This…
There have been several stories of the premium and luxury models from the US that have been working to present a more youthful image to the world. One of these companies is Buick, which has now teamed up with the European brand Opel to create the look and feel that is more exuberant and stylish than ever before. If you watch the commercials its more than a little obvious that Buick has been in pursuit of a more youthful image for several years and now they are ready for the next step for the brand.
What is Holding Back EV Sales
We talk about the EV’s becoming the future of the automotive world and we even see where some of the new models have reasonable driving range, but for 2015 the total sales of EV cars was less than one percent of the market. There are now 25 plug in models that you can choose from but most consumers are not ready to make the change from gasoline to electric propulsion for one simple reason; driving range. Most of these electric cars off driving ranges that wouldn’t even fill a full day of commuting, which then means we need to have either a backup gasoline engine for further driving or we need to have a way to charge the batteries quickly.
A Crossover for the Drifters Out There
What is a drifter? If you are talking about a lifestyle you might be describing a self-proclaimed gypsy or someone who moves from town to town that never puts down roots. On the other hand if you are describing someone in the automotive world it would be those drivers who love to see a car slide and move against what it normally would be capable of. For most of us a vehicle that can drift isn’t all that important, but if you have good control of the car and know the capabilities drifting while driving can be a lot of fun.
How Will This One Play Out?
Over several years of Super Bowl ads we have seen a lot of different ways manufacturers have tried to present their products in a way that would entice us. Some of these ads have amused us, others have touched our hearts to bring us close to tears and others have simply entertained and informed us. The point is every company that is part of an ad campaign that has been given some of the time for this big game has presented us with some form of a polarizing ad to make sure we would remember the company.