Peter Kinney articles

In an era when Detroit mostly made sedans, wagons, and conservative commuter cars, Buick took a surprising turn in the late 1980s: building a two-seat luxury coupe called the Reatta. Many buyers missed the point at the time, but today the Reatta stands as one of the most interesting and underappreciated American cars of its era.

Cars rarely die suddenly. Most wear out slowly due to neglect, missed maintenance, or small issues that snowball into expensive failures. The good news is that extending your car’s life doesn’t require mechanical genius or endless money.

In the mid-1970s, Ford set out to build something different from its typical range: A car that blended everyday practicality with hints of upscale flair. The result was the Ford Granada, a mid-size sedan that tried to carve out a niche between basic economy models and luxury cars.

From dominating dirt tracks to earning early road-racing fame, the Indian Scout became a symbol of racing excellence long before superbikes and grand prix circuits existed. Here’s how this humble motorcycle captured the imagination of riders and made history on the race track.

In the late 1980s Ford introduced a sporty front-wheel-drive coupe that looked every bit the part of a performance machine but its story was tangled with corporate politics, passionate Mustang fans, and design choices that left buyers puzzled. Let’s dig into why this sleek coupe is remembered as much for what it almost was as what it became.

The 1980s were a time of great change and great motorcycles.

Maybe your neighbor clipped your bumper while backing out, maybe they scraped your door, and now they’re insisting the damage was already there. The good news is that proving your car wasn’t damaged before the accident is usually possible, even if it feels like their word versus yours. You just need to know where to look and how to build your case.

Muscle cars are usually remembered for big V8s, straight-line speed, and bold styling, but behind the scenes, American automakers often dreamed far beyond what actually made it to showrooms. From mid-engine layouts to European-inspired grand tourers and futuristic supercars, these concepts hinted at an alternate timeline where muscle cars evolved into something far more radical.

Driving after sunset used to feel predictable. Now tension builds when rear lights go missing, and distance becomes harder to judge. Something fundamental changed, and the danger lies in how easily it merges into routine.