News: Toyota Camry Reignites Its Charm, 75hp Pontiac Astre Offers 'Go-Faster' Stickers, And More!

Toyota Camry Reignites Its Charm The Toyota Camry has always been a lot of good things — reliable, efficient, comfortable — but it's never exactly been thrilling to drive. That has changed with the introduction of the ninth-generation Camry. For 2025, Toyota's trusty midsize sedan has been pared down to just one powertrain option, a 2.5-liter inline-4 engine mated to the company's fifth-generation hybrid system. It's that hybrid system that has helped enhance the Camry's driver enjoyment.

Most American Cars Of The 1970s Were Uninspiring, But What About The 1975 Pontiac Astre? American cars of the 1970s were underpowered, unfortunate-looking four-wheeled lumps of disappointment, but this 1975 Pontiac Astre has one, maybe two redeeming qualities. It's currently listed on Bring A Trailer for auction, and despite hiding a little 140 cubic-inch inline four-cylinder that produced a paltry Pontiac-claimed 87 horsepower when new, this little hatchback has go-faster stickers on the side so that's got to add at least 20 horsepower.

Custom 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Cruiser Concept Car Has An Identity Crisis The Chevrolet Malibu hasn't raised many pulses in the 21st century, and despite General Motors' best efforts, this custom 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Cruiser Concept Car displayed by GM at the 2001 SEMA Show still looks underwhelming. Currently available for auction on Bring A Trailer and painted in a striking shade called Sublime Lime, this oh-so-2000s concept should be sweet, but it's definitely leaving a sour taste in my mouth.

Toyota And Lexus Are Cloning Each Other's Products, But Which One Is Better? Toyota is continuing to break into the off-road SUV market with two massive drops: the all-new 4Runner and the all-new Land Cruiser. Both SUVs boast rugged off-road chops, they sit on the same TNGA-F truck platform, and they even share several similar components. Are there really distinct enough audiences to appeal to both of these highly similar machines?

Aston Martin DB9 Invades The Moon With 'Nice Price Or No Dice' You can count the car makers that have offered V12s without even having to take off a shoe. Today's Nice Price or No Dice DB9 was Aston Martin's second foray into that market. Let's see if it's now worth a new owner delving into.

You Can Buy A Prototype Tucker 48 Convertible, But It'll Cost You Preston Tucker was a visionary, and his cars are cool as heck. There were so many technologies developed for the Tucker 48 Sedan, like the center headlight that pivoted with your steering wheel and the quick-change drivetrain that could be swapped out in fifteen minutes. Back in 1948, this car's powerful Franklin engine could push it from 0 to 60 mph in under 7 seconds.

What Car Should He Buy? Advice For A Teenager With A $15,000 Budget And A Driver's License On The Way With a budget limited to $15,000, he wants something comfortable with a bit of luxury and enough cargo space for sports gear. What car should he buy?

The Honda Passport Is A Reliable Family Crossover | WCSYB?OffEnglish This week's reader has a $45,000 budget for a SUV with solid towing capabilities and room for the family.Today's Nice Price or No Dice Expedition shows what happened when Ford took its winning Explorer formula and doubled the ingredients. We'll have to decide if this old-school SUV's price still makes it large and in charge.

Every Subaru Outback Since 2000 Is Reliable, Here's How To Find The Right One It's convertible season, and that means it's time to start thinking about cars like today's Nice Price or No Dice Mercedes. Let's see if this droptop still needs a drop in its price.

April 2022 Car Sales: Tesla Dominates, GM Slides, And Toyota Cruises Casey is getting his driver's license soon and is eying up some options for his first ride. With a budget limited to $15,000, he wants something comfortable with a bit of luxury and enough cargo space for sports gear. What car should he buy?

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The Chevrolet Malibu hasn't raised many pulses in the 21st century, and despite General Motors' best efforts, this custom 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Cruiser Concept Car displayed by GM at the 2001 SEMA Show still looks underwhelming. Currently available for auction on Bring A Trailer and painted in a striking shade called Sublime Lime, this oh-so-2000s concept should be sweet, but it's definitely leaving a sour taste in my mouth.

The equation should result in a product that's desirable or at least cool looking, and despite being an exemplary snapshot of tuner culture in the early 2000s, this Malibu Cruiser is still hampered by the exceptionally anonymous styling of the fifth generation Chevy Malibu.

A 1975 Pontiac Astre Has Go-Faster Stickers, But Will They Outdo The Toyota Camry? You can count the car makers that have offered V12s without even having to take off a shoe. Today's Nice Price or No Dice DB9 was Aston Martin's second foray into that market. Let's see if it's now worth a new owner delving into.

This Custom Toyota 4Runner Has A Lift Kit, Spare On The Roof, And A Lot MoreCapability It's time for another round of cars that you can afford! Join me as we pick through the Craigslist ads and used car lots in search of the best budget rides that your hard-earned cash can buy.

The Ford Expedition Has A Spacious Interior, But How Practical Is It? With convertible weather right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about cars like today's Nice Price or No Dice Mercedes. Let's see if this droptop still needs a drop in its price.

This Week In Cars: The Rise And Fall Of The Chevrolet Vega, A Look At The Buick Electra, And More! The Chevrolet Malibu hasn't raised many pulses in the 21st century, and despite General Motors' best efforts, this custom 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Cruiser Concept Car displayed by GM at the 2001 SEMA Show still looks underwhelming. Currently available for auction on Bring A Trailer and painted in a striking shade called Sublime Lime, this oh-so-2000s concept should be sweet, but it's definitely leaving a sour taste in my mouth.