Niel Stender

New Hampshire

Editor at Hotcars

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Articles

10 Cheap Cars With Surprisingly Nice Interiors

4 days ago | slashgear.com | Niel Stender

Headlines are alive with the sound of $50,000 as the latest average new car price. That figure will get you into a nice vehicle with a luxuriously appointed cabin like a new Audi Q5, for example. For 2025, it starts at about $45,000 and comes with niceties like heated front seats and the German automaker's reputation for elegant interior design. From there, the sky's the limit when it comes to expensive cars with lovely cabins.
Twists, Turns, and Total Escapes: Epic Roads to Drive Now

5 days ago | guessingheadlights.com | Andre Nalin |Niel Stender

Fellow enthusiasts, you understand the allure of a great road for driving. The sort of smooth ribbon of asphalt that seems tailored for driving enjoyment. The definition of highways and byways that are fun to drive is broad. Some would argue it must contain 100 bends in a 10-mile stretch. Others might say the best part is the view. I’m going to make a case for the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey, of all places.
Sunroof’s Quirky Cousin: The Best T-Top Cars of the ’70s, ’80s & ’90s

6 days ago | guessingheadlights.com | Andre Nalin |Niel Stender

T-tops, it seems, will be forever enshrined in the realm of automotive oddities. A funky design not seen on a production car for more than 20 years, T-tops entered the conversation in the late 1960s, going on to a heyday of adoption throughout the 1970s and most of the 1980s. Arriving at a time when convertibles all but disappeared due to fears of government prohibition, T-tops offered the thrill of al fresco driving.
Ride into Summer in Style With the Best Used Convertibles Under $50K

2 weeks ago | guessingheadlights.com | Niel Stender

According to Kelley Blue Book, the average price of a new car in America these days is around $47,400. That’s a big number and is often associated with one more bland crossover. But we have good news for those of you who want to have some fun with your ride: there are numerous amazing second-hand convertibles currently on the market that cost no more than the $50,000 average new car figure.
Lincoln Town Car Generations: Key Updates Across All Model Years

2 weeks ago | carbuzz.com | Niel Stender

The Lincoln Town Car, produced across three generations, has been gone since the 2011 model year, but it left a lasting impression as the fancy way to get to an airport throughout the 90s and early 2000s. It competed against luxury sedans from the likes of Cadillac and Chrysler, long before luxury SUVs arrived on the scene.
The 10 Most Epic Engine Names Of All Time

2 weeks ago | slashgear.com | Niel Stender

Across the long history of the automobile, there have been loads of epic internal combustion engines with staggering output figures and stunning performance credentials. But not every automaker manages to come up with names for these noteworthy engines to matches their specs. Honda's VTEC, Mazda's Rotary, the BMW S54, and the Chevy Small Block are all car engines worth celebrating, but their names aren't exactly interesting — at least, not in my book.
Toyota Highlander Generations Ranked By Reliability

3 weeks ago | carbuzz.com | Niel Stender

Toyota enjoys a long-running reputation for building reliable vehicles, including stalwarts like the Highlander crossover. In continuous production since 2001, the four Toyota Highlander generations have been consumer favorites since day one. Available Years But nobody's perfect, and when it comes to Toyota Highlander reliability, some generations are better than others.
Extended Warranty Coverage: Is It Worth The Cost?

3 weeks ago | carbuzz.com | Niel Stender

It's hard enough to navigate the process of buying a car, from choosing the right model to negotiating pricing and going through all the paperwork. So, when the topic of extended warranty coverage arises, it can seem overwhelming. You may start wondering if an extended car warranty is worth it, how much it costs, what the pros and cons are, and whether you should sign on the dotted line - or not.
10 Expensive Trucks That Look Cheap

3 weeks ago | slashgear.com | Niel Stender

Pickup trucks have come a long way over the past 30-odd years. In 1992, a Ford F-150 regular cab with an 8-foot bed measured about 213 inches in overall length. Today, that same truck is some 15 inches longer. With that increase in size has come an even more notable bump in price. The priciest entry point for our early 90s F-150 example was $17,453.
These Beautiful Wagons Are the Antidote to Boring Cars

3 weeks ago | guessingheadlights.com | Niel Stender

Once upon a time in America, station wagons were the coolest thing on four wheels. With sweeping fenders, chrome for days, and space for the whole neighborhood, they ruled the road. Then came the minivans… then the crossovers… and somewhere along the way, we lost the plot. Which is a shame, really, because the humble station wagon might just be the ultimate all-around vehicle.