Ford’s Ecoboost Mustang brings Turbo Charged 4 cylinders back to the Mustang lineup and offers a lot of performance for around $25,000. But, there are a lot of great performance cars available for similar money. So we brought along the Subaru WRX, the Scion FRS, and Ford’s own Fiesta ST to put our favorites against each other and see how the EcoBoost deals with the competition.
With the introduction of the latest MX-5/Miata, we gathered equivalent versions of the four generations for a back to back drive. Along the way we discuss the history, changes, and most-enjoyable versions of this icon. In the end we find some surprises, and discover we still don't agree about this car.
The Focus RS is a car of expectation and history, but it drops into a market that does have excellent competition. We gathered the three other AWD, 300hp cars available for around $40k, and went to a favorite road in search of fun. That means we dusted off an Evo X to stand alongside the Golf R and enduring STI in this showdown with the shiny new, nitrous blue, RS.
These two cars have surprising similarities on paper. They are in many ways attainable everyman supercars. In fact, co-host Paul is debating between them. He bought this Cayman GTS used, and has a BMW M2 on order. So, paired with a Press car from BMW, we set out to see which is the best one to reach for.
We love the Boss 302, but everything we've heard about the Shelby GT350 suggests we'll have a new favorite. So we found both cars and sought out a new road to see what Ford has created. Join us for one of the loudest, fastest, and most illuminating comparisons we've ever done.
The Alfa 4c, Porsche Cayman, and Lotus Elise share the rare mixture of exotic mid-engine looks and dynamics with near-affordable prices. These are cars you'd normally see compared on great roads in the Alps, so we took all three to American equivalents just north of Los Angeles.
Wait for it.... The guys take a drifting course, and it doesn't go well at first. But with the right venue and instruction, this proves to be a great step by step progression to understanding drifting.
A SUV/CUV once meant an off-road capable family vehicle. Now, the definition has blurred so much that track ready cars like the Mercedes GLA 45 AMG and Porsche Macan S are sold as CUVs. On this episode, first seen on Velocity Channel, the guys put these two "CUVs" with a Jeep Grand Cherokee to discover where they belong and which is best.
Alfa Romeo has bombarded us with ads about the Giulia Quadrifoglio. It's gunning for BMW M3. We've driven the F80 M3 a few times, but never with the Competition Pack. So we grabbed both cars and headed to a favorite California road for this last episode of our first season on Velocity channel. While other outlets have had breakdowns with Giulias they've tested, we're thankful ours ran without a problem and allowed us to argue the finer points of these two monster sedans.
The Mazda MX5 is no longer the only affordable RWD sports car on sale. Paul and Todd drive the hardtop MX5-RF, the Fiat 124 Spider, and the revised Toyota 86 to debate which one offers the most for drivers.
The 1980s BMW M3 and Porsche 911 have skyrocketed in value and become legends among car enthusiasts. Paul and Todd drive them back to back to find out what makes them special and which one they’d take home.
Commuting in city traffic doesn’t mean a car can’t be fun. We gather three do-it-all hatches, (the Mazda3, Honda Civic Sport, and the Hyundai Elantra GT) and go in search of the best place to be in downtown stoplights and traffic.
The Mustang and Camaro rivalry is as old as the muscle car scene. But, the current top models are designed for the street course more than the drag strip. We drive the Shelby GT350R and Camaro ZL1 to debate their huge performance and how this match-up has changed.
Many drivers dream of driving in an endurance race like the famous 24 hours of LeMans. Luckily, many amateur series like the cheap car 24 hours of LeMons exist to allow a low-cost endurance experience. Paul and Todd join a LeMons team and try to live the dream.
California offers some of the most iconic driving experiences in the world. We share the very best by taking a Corvette Z06 on Laguna Seca Raceway and down Pacific Coast Highway.
The Tesla Model 3 is a hype machine, and its direct competitor, the Chevy Bolt, is barely known. We drive them both and discuss if your next car should be electric.
Kia has introduced a new model into the shrinking RWD sedan market. The guys put the new Stinger GT against a BMW to see if the Korean automaker has created a worthwhile alternative.
The AWD Focus RS reinvigorated the Hot Hatch segment. But Honda has brought the Civic Type R to the US to challenge for the title.
The fastest selling cars in the US are small five-seat CUVs. The guys drive the Mazda CX5, Jeep Cherokee, and Subaru Crosstrek to find the best one for most people.
Driving a showroom stock 68 mustang and a Frankenstein 67 Resto-mod, the guys debate all the ways to enjoy a classic muscle car.
Jeep's new JL is the latest version of the iconic Wrangler. With a brand new Rubicon, the guys rock-crawl Moab and discover what's possible from the factory setup.
The Corvette is an automotive icon and the Z06 variants are world class sports cars. We gather three generations of the Z06 to discuss the changes, and find the perfect variant for any budget.
The mid-engined Porsche Cayman is often overlooked because of the legendary 911, but offers better prices and a more balanced chassis. Join Todd and Paul as they drive all three of the Cayman generations, tracing the good and bad changes along the way.
Sports cars are often viewed as an expensive luxury. But, there are great dedicated sports cars available for around ten-thousand dollars. We gather three completely different cheap sports cars and discuss the convergence of depreciation, value, and fun.
The Japanese Kei-class cars were never sold in the US. But now, many of these tiny cars are old enough to be imported. We pull two of the most famous Japanese city cars and see how they do on American roads.
Many collectors refine their classic cars into the best of old and new. We travel to Griot's Motors in Washington to drive cars from their custom collection. The result is a some of the best driving and most frustrating episodes we've ever experienced.
The 5-seat CUVs remains the most popular new-car purchase. As a result, every company makes a model that didn't exist until recently. We drive new models from Volvo and Jaguar to discuss the trend and the range of offerings.
The 24 hours of LeMons racing series is one of the cheapest ways into motor sports. We've done it before, but never in a cheap sports car. This sounded like a good idea, until it all goes wrong.
For many generations the GTI and Civic SI have represented the best compromise in affordable commuting and back road fun. For the same money, where does the Hyundai Veloster N fit?
The guys drive seven seat SUVs to find the best solution for large families who want to avoid minivans.
Most car enthusiasts dream of driving exotics but can’t afford to buy one. Paul and Todd spend the day at SpeedVegas seeing just how easy it is to drive dream cars and jump trophy trucks.
As carmakers stop making sedans in favor or CUVs, options for new sports sedans are dwindling. We compare the new BMW 3 series, Alfa Giulia, and upstart Genesis G70 to celebrate this dying breed.
As affordable brands make nicer cars and luxury brands make cheaper cars, they are bound to overlap. Paul and Todd drive and discuss new cars from Mazda and Mercedes that seem aimed at the same buyer.
The all-new BMW Z4 is aimed directly at the Porsche Boxster with more focus than ever before. So we found a great road and a 4 cylinder base Boxster to see how close the Z4 got to its target.
The Toyota Supra has become a legend in the car world, but hasn’t been sold for two decades. We take the brand new re-release and see how it stands up to its primary rivals, the M2 Competition and the Cayman S.
Pickup Trucks from Ford, GM, and Dodge are icons of American culture, and cornerstones of life in the South. The guys navigate downtown Atlanta in the F150, GMC Sierra, and Ram 1500 to see how well trucks do in daily life.
Driving instruction is always helpful, and Porsche’s experience center gives anyone the chance to better their skills. Getting time in the 911 and Cayenne is a bonus.
The best luxury sedans in the world are incredibly expensive. But they become cheap used cars. How do 15 year old cheap luxury sedans hold up next to brand new ones?
After two attempts at a great LeMons racing experience, Paul and Todd return to Tacoma in hope the Boxster that failed them last time will give them a race worth celebrating.
When the snow falls, many people seek out large AWD transportation. We take a new Miata RF and see if a small RWD sports car can work as a snowmobile.
The GT2RS and 959 represent the top of Porsche's line-up, 30 years apart. We had the rare opportunity to drive them back to back in a comparison we've never seen and never thought we'd get to do.
Performance cars are often seen as expensive and unusable. But for the price of the average commuter car, can the Toyota 86 and Veloster N succeed in being both daily car and fun car?
Many enthusiasts think of themselves as race car drivers, and some even wonder if they could ever compete. So the guys go through the SCCA race school to see how accessible and difficult it is to really race.
Four door sedans have been the commuter of choice for decades. But with the rise of the SUV and affordable performance, the traditional sedan market has gotten competitive. We navigate Denver in four different executions of this popular segment.
Toyota sells two different sports cars created by very different partnerships. Both have the same size engine. We take the 86 and Supra on the same mountain road to see how they differ and if they both should survive.
Rumors of a mid-engine Corvette have existed for decades. Finally, it exists. We drive the last of the front engine cars with the new mid-engine to discover the changes and if it was worth the wait.
Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway is worth the visit, but it deserves to be driven in a sports car. Paul and Todd bring cheaply bought convertibles to share the road and the experience.
BMW has released the 2 series Grancoupe as FWD style commuter for the US. We bring a VW Jetta and Toyota Corolla to see if BMW can rule this segment.
Convertibles are often designed for golfclubs. The guys drive two golf-minded convertibles, the Lexus LC500 and C8 Corvette, to see who blends these worlds the best.
Driving California’s Highway 1 in a rare automotive icon is a lot more accessible than it might seem. Paul and Todd find a Daytona Coupe and Porsche 356 that anyone could take on this road.
Mazda has just released an AWD Turbo version of their 3 hatchback. We drive it with the class-defining VW Golf R in search of the best AWD hatchback do-it-all.
The mid-engine Corvette isn’t the only icon mid-engine below $100k. We put the C8 Corvette against the Porsche Cayman to find the best everyman exotic.
Is the electric CUV the future of cars? The guys put the Mustang Mach-E and VW ID4 against the Tesla Model Y to debate the coming sea of electric offerings.
What if your family car was also a super-car? We drive the Hellcat Durango and Mercedes GLS AMG63 to redefine the family hauler.
The latest BMW M4 has controversial styling and nearly identical performance to the new Mustang Mach-1. Which one does muscle car the best?
After trying nearly every form of tarmac racing, Paul and Todd head to Austin, Texas to try the high-speed craziness of rally racing.
Great cars from the 90s are going up in value. Finding good unmodified versions of the 300zx, RX-7, and Supra are nearly impossible, and worth more than many new cars. The guys drive these three '90s heroes to see if they are worth the hype.
BMW has refined the 2 series throughout its lifetime, culminating in the M2CS. The price puts it in direct competition with another car refined throughout its lifetime - the Lotus Evora GT. Who makes the better factory special?
Paul and Todd delve into car love by driving the cars that first inspired them, a Jag E-type and Ferrari Testarossa, and then comparing them with the first great cars they owned, a 300zx and Porsche 928.
The Toyota GR86 addresses most of the issues of the first generation, but can it compete with the updated Mazda MX5?
The legendary Ford Bronco is back and brings the Jeep Wrangler a genuine challenge. Which one is the better daily rock crawler?
The Civic Si and VW GTI are celebrated do-it-all cars. We put their latest generations against each other to see if the fun continues.
Paul and Todd set off on a huge road trip from San Francisco to Seattle, following the Pacific coast. It's a long journey for their 300zx and 928 Cars of the Past, but they're excited to go in search of the best views in the US
Paul and Todd continue to explore the Pacific coast line and wonder if this is one of the best road trips in America. But can they make it all the way to Seattle?
The Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz offer truck utility with car thinking to fill out a category that we didn’t know we needed. The guys discuss why they are great and who these truck-lets are for.
Audi and Mercedes Benz both offer their first dedicated electric sedans, with similar prices and very different approaches. Does EV thinking elevate the brands or hold them back?
The guys drive a progression of race cars to experience the levels professional drivers go through in their quest to drive in F1.
Paul and Todd drive their Rad-era cars toward the Atlantic, finding surprise fun driving and experiences along the way.
Paul and Todd continue their drive to the Atlantic, ending at the Radwood show in Philadelphia and discussing the resurgence of 80s and 90s cars.
Nissan’s legendary Z car is back. The guys drive it against the prior 370z and another just released sports car to see if the Z can be king again.