Pontiac ended production of the Fiero in 1988. But the strange life of America’s mass-produced mid-engine two-seater did not end…
Cars & Motoring
Cars examined through engineering, history, design, culture and the strange decisions manufacturers sometimes make. From modern models to forgotten machines, this category looks beyond simple specifications and reviews.
Porsche 924: The VW Project That Became a Porsche
The Porsche 924 arrived as the entry-level successor to the 914, but its family tree is even more complicated. It…
Toyota Supra: Why Japan’s First Supra Was Already the Third Generation
Most histories of the Toyota Supra jump straight to the A70 or the now-iconic A80. That makes sense if the…
Why Did the Pontiac Fiero Disappear Just as It Got Good? — Fires, the MR2, and the 1988 Overhaul
When the Pontiac Fiero arrived for 1984, it was an immediate hit, with 136,840 cars produced in its first model…
Four-Cylinder Porsches and a VW-Powered 914 — Were the 912 and 914 Really “Fake” Porsches?
For many enthusiasts, Porsche means one thing: the 911. Seen through that lens, the 912 and 914 can feel strangely…
What Happened to the Skyline During the GT-R’s 16-Year Absence? From the Four-Cylinder R30 RS to the R32 Revival
There is a strangely long gap in the history of the Skyline GT-R. After the Kenmeri GT-R disappeared in 1973,…
Why Was the Pontiac Fiero So Slow? — The Mid-Engine Sports Car That Had to Pretend It Was a Commuter
In 1984, America got one of its strangest new two-seaters: the Pontiac Fiero. The engine sat behind the occupants, power…
Is the R35 Really a GT-R? Why Nissan Made It a Standalone Model
When the R35 NISSAN GT-R arrived in 2007, some longtime fans had an immediate reaction: “This is not a Skyline…
Was the R33 GT-R Really the Weak Link? Why the R34 Became a Legend
When people tell the story of the modern Nissan Skyline GT-R, the roles are usually assigned very quickly. The R32…