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Lists to keep your wheels turning; featuring the fastest, sleekest, smoothest, and coolest in the auto world.
Why Tesla Avoided an Affordable EV Hatchback at Launch
At first, EVs were basically impossible to make cheap—the tech was just too expensive, and even Tesla couldn’t manage it. I might be wrong, but I don’t think Tesla ever wanted to make a cheap car. It was really the Chinese automakers that cracked that code.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Why Cadillac Struggles to Match Mercedes and BMW in U.S. Prestige
This question came up when I saw Cadillac trying to make a comeback with the Celestiq and some other pricey EVs. I mean, for decades now, it has felt like most people don’t really get Cadillac anymore—even in the U.S. A lot of folks prefer European cars over Cadillacs, and that’s one of the reasons the brand’s been slowly fading. In 2024, Cadillac probably sell around 100K cars, while Mercedes can hit 300K a year in the U.S. That’s kind of weird, especially since Cadillac is supposed to be a classic American brand. So what happened?
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
The Most Hated Versions Of Everyone’s Favorite Cars
Daily life in America involves a lot of cars. You have to drive to go to work, drive your kids to and from school, get some groceries for the family, or take a road trip across the country. People depend a lot on vehicles, so it’s only natural that their favorite ones are the ones that have a reputation for being dependable as well.
By Brandon Jon Yulolo9 months ago in Wheel
MKIV Fans Betrayed: Why the New Supra Disappointed
This thought hit me when I saw some people talking about the Supra Mk5. It seems like Toyota never really planned to keep the Supra going in the first place. Back then, it was just a regular sports car—kind of like a Corvette or any other performance car on the market. When the Mk4 was discontinued, Toyota probably didn’t see a good reason to keep making it.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
All Show, No Go: Stunning Designs Hiding Poor Performance
Sometimes there are cars like that—you see one that looks cool, but once you drive it, the power just isn’t there. You’re left wondering, “Why isn’t this thing fast?” even though it seems like it should be. It looks the part, the specs aren't terrible, but somehow it just doesn’t deliver.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
EV Slowdown: Why Automakers Are Scaling Back Ambitious Electric Car Plans
This thought came to me when I saw some recent news. Sure, EV enthusiasts are still pumped about electric vehicles, but lately there’s been a noticeable shift. It’s not just Tesla — some other manufacturers seem to be backing away from EVs a bit and focusing more on hybrids instead. So, what’s going on? Why the change, especially after so many companies were calling EVs the future not too long ago?
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
The Shift from V6 to Turbocharged Four-Cylinder Engines: What’s Behind It?
I think car enthusiasts have felt this shift for a while now—over the past few years, it seems like we’re getting fewer and fewer big-engine options. A lot of muscle cars and high-performance models that used to come with V8s are now being downgraded to V6s. In some cases, there’s even an option for a turbocharged inline-4. Sure, those smaller engines might deliver decent power, but they don’t have the same feel or character as a big V8. So what’s behind all these changes?
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
What Happened to GM? The Surprising Reasons for the Auto Giant’s Demise
I got the idea to write this because I noticed that General Motors just isn’t as big as it used to be. A few decades ago, they practically dominated the market—especially in the 1950s and ’60s—when most cars in the world came from the U.S. Sure, there were other companies around, especially from Japan, but they weren’t major players yet. Then by the 2000s, GM seemed to be on the decline. So what happened?
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
The Honda Turbo Lag: Why It Took So Long.
This is a question people bring up a lot: for the past few decades, Honda hasn't really seemed interested in building turbocharged engines—they've always preferred naturally aspirated setups. Just look at some of their cars, like Civics and Accords—turbochargers were either rare or nonexistent for a long time. Even their sports cars mostly avoided forced induction. The early S2000 and NSX, for example, came with high-revving NA engines and never had turbos, while other brands like Toyota or Mitsubishi slowly started embracing them. So it kind of makes you wonder—what's up with Honda?
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Hertz Tesla Sell-Off: Can the Market Absorb 20,000 EVs?
Some time ago, we were all a bit surprised when Hertz decided to sell off at least 20,000 used Teslas. There’s no clear reason why they did it, but I think it might be because Hertz realized buying EVs wasn’t the best move for their business — or maybe they just found the cars weren’t as suitable for rental use as they thought. Rental fleets have to meet strict standards, so in that sense, their decision makes some sense. Hertz is definitely going to sell off some cars from time to time — that’s just part of staying in business and keeping the wheels turning.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Did the U.S. ever have a match for the Sierra Cosworth or Lotus Carlton in the '80s and '90s?
The idea of fast cars in America has pretty much always been the same: take the cheapest cars and stuff the biggest engines into them—that's the whole muscle car thing. Europe, on the other hand, leans more toward smaller cars with small engines and sharp handling. I guess that’s because the roads over there are a lot different than in the U.S.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
