As soon as we read the spec sheets for the BMW M3 and M4, we could already predict the sort of moaning that would be coming from our brethren in the automotive media: “Turbocharging kills...
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The Mercedes-AMG C63 Sedan, while no longer propelled by a naturally-aspirated truncheon-with-nails-driven-through-the-tip of a V8, is still an almighty example of the German compact (Can we still call it that, what with the CLA45 existing...
In the last couple of years, Mercedes-Benz has moved the farthest down-market it ever has here in the U.S. by introducing a pair of small, four-cylinder-only, transverse-engine model lines: The CLA “four-door coupe” and the...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCxehjcYwlc If you’ve been a semi-regular viewer of this site for the last couple of years (particularly around Super Bowl time), you’ll know that the brands of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have been on fire with...
![2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang is Migthy and Mighty Affordable [w/ Video]](https://www.sub5zero.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ford_shelby_gt350_mustang_live-335x256.jpg)
One of the undisputed stars of last November’s Los Angeles Auto Show was the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, a model with a legendary name that’s essentially taking over from the two previous-generation mega Mustangs,...
The new Cadillac ATS-V coupe and sedan appear to be the cat’s onesie. Their obsessively-refined chassis tuning and rambunctious 464 horsepower 3.6L twin-turbo V6 make them more than capable of taking the fight to the...
The Nissan 370Z may be getting up there in age, but it’s still a rousing good time to drive, particularly in cock-of-the-walk Nismo form. But if you’re like us and live in a temperate climate,...
![2017 Ford GT is a Righteous Remix [w/ Video]](https://www.sub5zero.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2016_ford_gt_01-335x256.jpg)
One of the most pleasant automotive surprises of the last dozen years would have to be the 2005-’06 Ford GT. With styling inside and out that remained incredibly faithful to the legendary GT40 of the...
![2016 Cadillac CTS-V has a Hankering for Some German [w/ Video]](https://www.sub5zero.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2016_cadillac_cts-v_12-335x256.jpg)
In addition to being rather good at brewing and creating experimental/electronic music, the Germans are quite proficient at building crazy-powerful, wacky-fast luxury-super sedans. Anyone who remains unconvinced of the previous statement is welcome to test...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwBmywdMqKM&list=UU8AMAhCRmep7VJKe1sxvHFg[/youtube] While it’s sad that Australia’s domestic auto industry is winding down and thousands of workers will be out on their clackers, it’s especially sad that that most Australian of vehicle species, the ute, will...