He called it the “power toad.” He was a guy I talked cars with at the health club, and he had just purchased a 2003 Nissan Murano, a vehicle he very much appreciated, but he had yet to come to terms with the design. Looking back, the first generation Murano doesn’t look all that controversial, but in the early years of the 21st century, Nissan’s 2-row midsize crossover was turning heads.

How a car was equipped could have a profound impact on its value come trade-in time. An Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme with a V8 engine and air conditioning would have commanded much more money than a similar example with a V6 and no air.

The hosts welcome John Vincent of U.S. News and World Report. John has written a pair of stories recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Honda Accord. John has owned several Accords, and has a lot to say about the car's importance in U.S. automotive history. Listen in for a great conversation.

While BMW claims it is not limiting M5 Touring sales in the U.S., many dealers tell a different story. Most BMW shops are reporting annual access to just one M5 Touring per model year, though others have claimed to have received up to three. If those numbers are close to accurate, that’s just 700 examples a year, or just 2800 over the expected four-year run. So, if you want one, maybe start looking now.

The Fathom is an all-new small all-electric pickup truck from Ford; the first vehicle built on the company’s Universal EV (UEV) platform. Written by: Admin on December 19, 2017.on October 2, 2025.