National Motorists Association Blog

It’s interesting to take note of evolving definitions and standards. In 1990, the Honda Civic sedan was categorized as a compact, but by today’s standards, it would be considered a subcompact and a much smaller car than the 2021 Nissan Versa sedan, which is also categorized as a subcompact sedan by today’s standards. The Versa’s got a larger […]

The iconic Land Rover Defender, the one most people know from safari shows, had an aluminum body, didn’t have carpets or air bags, but did have a 182 horsepower V8 under its hood that averaged about 13 miles-per-gallon. It was last available new (in the United States) back in ’97. A new Defender arrived in […]

There aren’t many luxury sedans on the market anymore. There are lots of luxury-sport sedans. It’s not a small difference. Luxury-sport sedans have the amenities and the prestige. They also tend to have firmer-riding suspensions and seats. How else to be sporty? One of the few that doesn’t try to be sporty (and, for that reason, is more luxurious) is […]

What’s wrong with 707 horsepower? Nothing that 797 horsepower can’t cure! That’s a two-sentence summary of the Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye, the most aptly named consumer product since Jolt cola. But with a lot more kick. What It Is Start with a Charger, the last full-size, rear-drive American sedan you can still buy new and for just […]