It seems not so long ago that the Cadillac brand was associated with white hair and slow, right-lane driving. Only ten years ago, the reliable but mundane DeVille still graced American streets, and America’s only true luxury brand seemed to be fading into oblivion. In recent years, however, the advent of the groundbreaking CTS and [...]
It seems that when we go car shopping, we crave not only a new, stylish, and reliable vehicle, but also one that will stand out from the crowd, one that forgoes cookie-cutter conformity. To remain exclusive, one can go with the exotics from Ferrari, Lamborghini, the electrics from Tesla, or even luxury SUVs from the [...]
It could be said that during the past thirty years, diesel engines, especially those from Mercedes-Benz, have seen the most radical changes of any power train. The diesel engines that powered the likes of the 1980′s Mercedes 300TDs were inefficient, loud, smelly, and, worst of all, completely unresponsive to throttle input. Diesels of the past [...]
It’s a sign of the times – one of the fastest American production vehicles is now an electric. Yes, an ELECTRIC. As the world’s fossil fuel reserves slowly dwindle and global warming takes its toll, the newest mean green machine – the Detroit Electric SP:01, took center stage last week in Shanghai. Based on a [...]
First seen at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, the Volkswagen CrossBlue SUV Concept may very well represent the future of the German automaker’s SUV lineup. However, Volkswagen group showed their continued commitment to contemporary design when the above sketches of the CrossBlue Concept Coupe were leaked today, two days before the April 20 [...]
It’s simply human nature: different areas of the world have vastly differing likes, dislikes, and needs in their everyday lives, all of which are informed by highly diverse cultures. Case in point – the Mercedes-Benz A-Class pictured above isn’t sold in the US because of its limited versatility and space, yet the model thrives as [...]
Here at TFLcar.com, we define a “modern collectible” as a vehicle with timeless looks, extraordinary performance, and extremely limited availability. A car we choose must be beautifully mechanically and aesthetically, but, above all, must be able to turn heads and create conversation wherever it travels. This last quality is the most illusive and the most [...]
The Land Rover. Highly luxurious, overly capable, yet gas-guzzling, and somewhat unreliable. It seems as if the very concept of this recognizable SUV is something of the past in a world of downsizing and turbocharging. Land Rover group clearly got the message with the launch of the new Range Rover late last year, sporting an [...]
A hulking, very American cross of a firetruck with a Chevrolet El Camino, the 2010 Hummer H3T was a love-it or hate-it design for GM. Sharing its chassis components with the “baby” Hummer H3, the H3T’s ruggedness, utility, and highly unconventional styling made it a promising design for the floundering brand. Some three years after [...]
Part coupe, part sports car, part SUV – this little Range Rover Evoque represents the most radically different design from the storied Land Rover brand in decades. Its short, rather un-rugged stance and platform have caused many to dub it the “Range Rover for the city-dweller,” but what the modest Evoque lacks in off-road prowess [...]
Wait, what? Why is a Hyundai on this list? And an ugly one at that? Despite criticism, the 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo offers a lot more than what meets the eye. Yes, though it may not be the most beautiful vehicle ever produced, this little hatchback is destined for a cult following in the future. [...]
Wait, what? Another 4-cylinder Mercedes-Benz? And an AMG-tuned one at that? Mercedes-Benz made the performance version of their new A-class official today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, drawing in more hype about downsizing the brand and making AMG more accessible. And though it may appear to be an unassuming hatchback, this A45 AMG packs [...]
The automobile industry has seen some alluring and desirable designs. Some vehicles, like the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, continue to captivate auto-philes to this day, selling for millions of dollars at auction and garnering worldwide followings. But what, exactly, makes a car timeless and collectible? Is it exclusivity? Looks? Performance? In this “Modern Collectibles Revealed” [...]
Picture this: you’re taking your peaceful, comfortable ride to work in the morning, thinking about the day ahead. Suddenly, a faint, high-revving roar creeps into the cabin of your car. Pretty soon, the sound is deafening, demanding your attention. Before you can turn around, a red Ferrari whips past your car with a guttural Italian [...]
