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“Top Automotive Events Recommended by Our Readers | Giga Gears”

Part of what we love about automotive enthusiasm is that it takes so many different forms. From the folks who meticulously restore classic cars to those who heavily modify Volkswagen GTIs, drive imported kei trucks, build rock crawlers, and race across the desert, there’s so much more to the greater community than…

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“Pontiac G8: The Missed Opportunity”

Pontiac was in a real good place in 2008. The arrowhead brand was living large with a slew of critically acclaimed models on the road, including the G8, an enthusiast-favorite sporty sedan yoinked from Holden. The G8 was the first rear-wheel drive sedan from Pontiac since 1986, and the design heads at GM were…

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1959 Jaguar XK150 FHC for Sale at $60,000 | Giga Gears

It was announced this week that Jaguar has produced its last F-Type, thus ending the company’s run of sports cars. Today’s Nice Price of No Dice XK150 goes back almost to the beginning of that run. Let’s see if it’s priced to keep on running.

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Affordable VinFast and Hyundai Convertibles Featured in Weekly Car Buying Roundup

I’m a convertible person. I just love putting the top down and enjoying the benefits of uninhibited headroom, even if chopping the roof off increases weight and detracts from the driving dynamics. Convertible tops also add mechanical complication, and as such droptops are often priced higher than their hardtop…

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“Timeless Cars with Oddly Satisfying Features and Ugly Engine Bays: QOTD Roundup | Giga Gears”

The cars currently rolling out onto our roads for the first time will likely be around for a long time. On average, a modern vehicle lasts roughly a dozen years. Looking back, certain vehicles from the 2010s can be easily marked as from that era and not for the better. I hate calling out an automaker in particular,…

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