Wheels and tires are seasonal, just like fashion. Drivers should have one wheel-tire combo for winter and another for summer style.
Maxing out on luxury with limited dollars requires a little thought and creativity. Consider these four ideas.
Regional influences play a big role in how enthusiasts customize their rides, from lowriders in LA to donks in Miami.
The opulent and mechanically-savvy Range Rover (RR) is the consummate SUV for connoisseurs of the finer things in life.
The sleek and elegant GT is the gateway vehicle into the McLaren family.
Whether you go with a 63 or 55, both are emotionally appealing and offer superior acceleration, braking, and steering.
The V-Series has a transcendent split personality. It works just as well as a luxurious daily commuter, as it does as a weekend racer.
Green living is no longer a trend. It’s a full-blow lifestyle.
As most consumers know, Volvo has worked to establish safety as the carmaker’s main brand identify. That’s not changing, but company executives are now working on new areas of focus, from design to performance, to make owners not only feel safe—but inspired.
The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Tex. is the home of non-stop high-velocity driving. The 3.41-mile Formula 1 track not only hosts the single Grand Prix race in the United States, but is also the venue for media drives for speed machines like AMG and M vehicles. So I made my fifth visit to COTA to put the...
Global Warming is no laughing matter. Extended seasons, southern snowfalls, odd temperature patterns, the melting of Antarctica’s ice, the Adélie penguin population declining, and sea levels rising are just a few worrisome concerns of the planet heating up.
Photo credit: Chris Tedesco Parenthood is a beautiful experience and wholeheartedly fascinating watching your kids mature from babies to young adults. Yet, it is also scary at times and keeps you on the edge as thoughts of their safety invade the consciousness incessantly throughout the day, every day of the week....
Likes: Impeccable exhausts systems Prodigious V12 power and intelligent suspension performance Desirable color combinations Dislikes: Tough visibility in Coupes It was a very enthusiastic, compelling and brilliant afternoon when Automotive Rhythms tested the 2015 family of Aston Martins in Westlake Village,...
The 2015 BMW X6 M is the baddest performance SUV or SAC (Sports Activity Coupe) on the market. With a combination of rabbit-like agility, turbo technology, high-performance braking and the intelligence of Apple’s iOS, this Bimmer Beast is more dominant than Seattle’s Marshawn Lynch on a go-kart. Acceleration? Check!...
What’s not to like about a Scandinavian designed ride? Volvos are savvy, unique, multi-talented and of course safe as a bank. Known for its line of family wagons and SUVs, the Chinese owned automaker is also a purveyor of fashionable sedans and convertibles.
Chrysler hit the nail directly on the head when launching their reinvented 2005 “300” to the world. Not to be outdone by the original 1955 model, the massively, brash grille, wide body, user-friendly controls and stylish wheel packages of this American standard set the market afire -- especially within the urban...
One of the best car shows showcasing the latest vehicles and advanced technologies will be the 2015 Washington Auto Show, January 23 to February 1 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Helping us navigate through the multitude of innovative automotive technologies that are aimed at increasing mpg and reducing...
BMW rolled out some stunning cars at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. With a portfolio of a strong line-up on display, from the powerful X6 M and exquisite 4 Series Gran Coupé to the never dull or boring i8 and i3 all-electric powered cars, Automotive Rhythms takes a deeper dive into BMW’s 2015 outlook. A conversation...
Their story is simple, 100 years of performance from the Dodge brand has led to some of the most exhilarating and influential muscle cars in the history of the automotive world, ultimately manifesting the mighty beast from Detroit which is theatrically known as the Hellcat. The ultimate, top-of-the-line Dodge halo is...
The Lexus SC 400 was ahead of time when it entered the stage back in 1991. It was flawless and offered owners interior prestige and comforting opulence alike. The sports coupe’s futuristic styling comingled Japanese craftsmanship into a package Lexus owners would continuously come to expect. However, if there had been...
Bursting out of the gates of Gaydon like a bat out of hell is the exquisite and esteemed British sports car that has gained the respect of many automotive enthusiasts. Defined by flawless design, a venerable 5-liter supercharged V8, an 8-speed QuickShift transmission, an Active Exhaust System and artisan selected...
