Entries by Gabrielle DeSantis

The BMW 2002 Turbo Was the Original Boosted Bavarian

You can get a turbo (or two) on nearly any BMW these days. Twenty years ago, the exact opposite was true, at least in the United States. For decades the Bavarian firm relied heavily on naturally aspirated engines for production road cars, and created some bonafide masterpieces in the process, like the E46 M3’s 333 […]

The Sneaky Way Tesla Makes Cars Without Microchips

Why has Tesla only stopped production due to the microchip shortage for three days in total? Some automakers have had to shut down lines for weeks at a time. Even top-selling vehicles like Ford’s F-150 and Chevy’s Silverado have had to halt production for lack of chips. But now Tesla has revealed why it keeps […]

Looking Back at Ford’s Skyliner Vehicles

Ford filed for the “Skyline” trademark with the US Patent and Trademark Office on July 12. For decades that name was synonymous with Nissan’s AWD turbocharged Godzilla. While this action only hints at best toward possible future cars, now only Ford can use the name for a car, SUV, or truck. But this could spark […]