Marko Sokolovski

2 weeks ago | guessingheadlights.com | Marko Sokolovski

Ever seen a luxury car that looks like a minivan? Or a tiny coupe that accidentally started a design trend? In the early 2000s, European automakers got brave (and weird) in the best possible way. They started tossing the rulebook out the window, experimenting with design, engineering, and ideas that felt more like brainstorms on a pub napkin than boardroom-approved plans. Some of these cars looked odd. Some were odd. But quite a few turned out to be surprisingly brilliant under all that quirk.

3 weeks ago | guessingheadlights.com | Andre Nalin |Marko Sokolovski

Think bold design is only for luxury cars? Think again. Today’s automakers know that eye-catching styling sells — even on a budget — and that’s opened the door for some seriously aggressive-looking vehicles at surprisingly affordable prices. Better still, the used market is full of head-turners that once cost a fortune but now land well under the $30,000 mark.

3 weeks ago | guessingheadlights.com | Marko Sokolovski

There’s no replacement for displacement — a sentiment that is often shared among car enthusiasts. This stems from a disdain for smaller, more efficient powertrains that trade more cylinders and bigger capacities for turbocharging and hybrid assistance. Don’t get us wrong, a massive, naturally aspirated engine is awesome. Linear power delivery, a fantastic noise that isn’t muffled by the presence of a turbocharger, and a good old-fashioned grunt.

1 month ago | guessingheadlights.com | Marko Sokolovski

If there’s one thing European automakers aren’t afraid of, it’s getting weird — and we mean that in the best way possible. In the early 2000s especially, carmakers across Europe started tossing the rulebook out the window, experimenting with design, engineering, and ideas that felt more like brainstorms on a pub napkin than boardroom-approved plans. Some of these cars looked odd. Some were odd. But quite a few turned out to be surprisingly brilliant under all that quirk.