Christopher Smith

Clear out the garage and buy another set of tools. It’s time to scrape knuckles and drain bank accounts on cheap project cars.

Whoever coined the phrase “more is better” should be clocked in the mouth for leaving it so open-ended, because auto manufacturers don't understand that it doesn't apply to everything

The week-long auto auction with prime-time television coverage has built a reputation for having some of the greatest cars in the world. It’s also known for generating some positively insane selling prices on cars that may or may not be worth it.

Take the most capable off-road pickup truck in history, add a bunch of snow, mix it with 780 miles of epic off-road trails in a weekend and you get SnoBall, the most awesomely ‘Murican truck event ever

Earlier this week, extreme sports athlete Dave Mirra passed away. While he was known primarily for BMXing, he was also a skilled rally driver and bonafide petrolhead

Every petrolhead loves cheap gas. But what if I told you we’d be better off with expensive fuel?

A set of snow tyres can turn just about any car into a winter conquering machine. That still doesn’t stop me from throwing a huge double take at seeing these cars playing in the snow.

There were no trails blazed through rainforests and none of the locals threw stones at me, but I did cross half the United States in an old Infiniti to spend a few precious hours at the Rally America SnoDrift. And it was totally worth it

Selling a car isn't rocket science, all it takes is a little common sense. Unfortunately the thing about common sense is that it isn't all that common

There's nothing more satisfying than finding a car that's fun to drive but doesn't cost you the Earth. Here's our collection of the greatest cars you can buy with a low, low budget of $3000

While not direct competitors in many ways, Audi and Subaru are forever bonded by their all-wheel drive awesomeness. We take a decade-by-decade look to see if there’s a definitive AWD champion.

Since we’re living in a golden age of performance, is it too much to ask for a few more choices? Here are five ordinary cars that could quite easily be turned up to 11

We've taken a look at some popular and decidedly not popular Mustangs of the past to see which could be more fun for 10 grand

The 348 has 72,000 miles and an Italian flag for a stripe, while the 328 has 52,000 miles and oodles of sex appeal. But, realistically, are either worth the gamble?

You can never have too much horsepower, right? That phrase came about when 400bhp in a street car was awesome. These days, there definitely is such a thing as too much horsepower, and here’s why

In a perfect world, each new car model would be better than the last. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world

The obvious inexpensive AWD answer for most petrolheads is Subaru, but for the select few who aren’t boxer fans, there are some viable alternatives

We’ve all thought about getting one, but then comes the fear of never finding the parts you need because the manufacturer's not around these days. Daily driving an orphaned car can be spooky, but these rides should be fairly easy to keep on the road

Long overshadowed by their twin-turbocharged successors, mark III Supras are still all kinds of awesome. Better get yours now while they’re still cheap

Nobody likes a backseat driver, unless their constant unsolicited advice saves you from a crash. Perhaps these less-practiced tips can do just that

For decades, manufacturers avoided performance pickup trucks like Volkswagen avoids calls from the Environmental Protection Agency. But there have been a few trucks built for paved corners instead of rocky trails

If snow and ice has started to hit, then lock up your pride and joy and buy something reliable for under $1000. These are your best budget options

Stealths were rare and awesome for U.S. buyers in the 1990s, but they never really found a strong core enthusiast following. That’s why these two cars can be bought for either $3000 or $18,900, depending on your level of sanity

Whether you spend a few bucks or half your salary on a used car, it’s always a gamble. Most car enthusiasts know the basics, but here are a few other tips to help you minimise the risk