Posts by Michael Hines
Inside the 2020 Audi R8 Spyder: A Civilized Supercar
Sometimes, less really is more. Like when an automaker decides to update a supercar that most of us already consider to be nearly perfect. Case in point: the Audi R8 Spyder. This gorgeous car was out of production for a year stateside, but is now back for 2020. Now, nobody considers the R8 to be…
Read MoreWhich Tesla Is Right for You? A Comparison of Every Model
Deciding what Tesla to buy used to be easy. If you wanted a sedan, you opted for the Model S. If you needed a bit more space for people and cargo, you went for the Model X. In today’s world, you have a bit more choice. Tesla’s lineup has doubled in size, with the Model…
Read MoreInside The Koenigsegg Gemera: The World’s Fastest Four-Seater
“Family-friendly” is not a term you use to describe the cars built by boutique Swedish automaker Koenigsegg. The Gemera might just change that, though. The company’s newest hypercar, which it dubbed the world’s first “Mega GT.” It offers seating for four, eight cup holders, and storage for up to four pieces of carry-on luggage. Oh,…
Read MoreInside the 2021 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster: A Drop-Dead Gorgeous Droptop
The wait for the Aston Martin Vantage Roadster is almost over. Aston Martin revealed the all-new 2021 Vantage convertible this past February. It was a full 18 months after the Vantage Coupe hit the market. The good news is that the wait appears to have been worth it. The Vantage Roadster is mechanically identical to…
Read MoreInside the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban: Still Large and In Charge
At first glance, the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Suburban might look out of place on today’s roads. Everywhere you look, the roads are filled with compact crossovers and gas-sipping hybrids. While the new Suburban is as large and in charge as ever, Chevy has made an effort to get with the times. The new Suburban is…
Read MoreInside the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe: Better In Every Way
December used to be a big month for the auto industry. Manufacturers would field questions and leak details about all-new models set to premiere the following month at the Detroit Auto Show. However, this past December was a different story. The 2020 Detroit Auto Show was moved from January to June. Fortunately for gearheads, GM…
Read MoreInside the 2020 Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo: An EV Unlike Any Other
The 2020 Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo has yet to be officially confirmed by the automaker. But everyone knows it’s coming. How so? Well, for starters, the internet is littered with spy shots and videos of the all-electric luxury station wagon undergoing testings. Then there’s the fact that Porsche already offers a wagon version of its…
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