National Motorists Association Blog

Maybe Bigfoot is real. Something almost as unusual has just been sighted: A Cadillac sedan with a manual transmission plus 472 horsepower–through the rear wheels only. If that can exist, then Bigfoot just might. What It Is The CT4 is Cadillac’s compact-sized, entry-level sport sedan. It usually comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission. The CT4-V […]

The Nissan Rogue is one of the best-selling compact crossovers on the market. It’s also sold for less by Mitsubishi–with more. The Outlander, which shares a platform and mechanicals with the Rogue, seats seven in three rows vs. five in two. It also has a smaller price tag and a more extensive warranty. Besides, you might like […]

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 […]