compact cars
Volkswagen Golf: 50th Anniversary Refresh | Giga Gears
After the MK8 Golf launched directly into controversy due to the company’s decision to replace the MK7.5’s intuitive physical steering wheel buttons and climate controls with less-intuitive touch sensitive controls, VW has finally addressed some of the public’s concerns. The decision to move to poorly designed touch…
“Japan’s Factory CPO Restomod for Nissan Cube: The Ultimate Choice | Giga Gears”
The popularity of restomods has skyrocketed in recent years, both when it comes to OEM-sanctioned models and companies like Singer who are essentially creating new cars. Nissan has debuted a new restomod program in Japan for one of the unlikeliest cars — the Nissan Cube.
“Top Forgotten Coupes: Rediscover Great Cars | Giga Gears”
Coupes are an endangered species. Nowadays they seem only relegated to fun, enthusiast models. Cars like the Subaru BRZ, Toyota Supra and Porsche 911 luckily continue to exist because people like us buy them.
“2023 Manual Transmission Sales by Car Brands: A Comprehensive Analysis | Giga Gears”
With so many cars not even available with a manual transmission anymore, including performance cars, it should come as no surprise that stick shifts accounted for less than two percent of sales in the U.S. last year. What about the vehicles that actually do offer a manual, though? How do those figures break down?
“Irrationally in Love with a Tiny, Unimpressive Car? Discover Giga Gears!”
It’s easy to get excited about cool, powerful cars. The growl of a Porsche or the aggressive lines of a Lamborghini or the raw power and outdoorsy bona fides of a Toyota Land Cruiser are meant to be intoxicating. These cars act on our baser instincts, such as a desire for power, speed and strength. But not all cars…