Joe Donaldson

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Why Resurrecting a Dead Badge Is Not Always a Bad Thing

Is bringing back a former nameplate acceptable? Ask an enthusiast this question and you’ll probably hear that it’s sacrilegious. But is reusing a moniker really an issue? We don’t think so — at least for the most part.

The Thunder From Down Under: A Look at the HSV Maloo Performance Ute

The Outback, Vegemite, and a population of overly venomous animals. These are just a handful of things Australia is known for. However, when it comes to the automotive world nothing is more quintessentially Australian than the ute. That’s why for this week’s Want we are heading Down Under with the HSV Maloo.

Jeep Is Bringing Six Unique Concept Vehicles to the 2019 Easter Jeep Safari

Every spring thousands of off-roaders descend on the small Utah town of Moab for the Easter Jeep Safari. Alongside the flock of Jeeps, FCA also brings a fleet of concept vehicles to show off to all the Safari goers. This year is no exception either with the brand bringing six concepts and one-offs to the event.

Celebrate 45 Years of the Volkswagen Golf with This 4×4 Country Syncro

On March 29, 1974, the first VW Golf rolled off the production line. Now 45 years later, the Golf’s production number is over 38 million. To celebrate this milestone, we’re dedicating this week’s Want to the iconic hatchback. But just any Golf won’t do, which is why we’re taking a look at one of the strangest: the Golf Country Syncro.

The GMC Typhoon Was the Start of the Performance SUV Craze

In today’s automotive market, the idea of a performance SUV is not that strange. It seems like virtually every company has some sort of sporty version of its SUV or crossover — or coupe crossover. So where did it begin? For this week’s Want, we’re looking at exactly that, the genesis of the performance SUV, the GMC Typhoon.

This Modified VW Transporter is a Porsche 911 You Can Fit the Whole Family In

If you’re a family man, chances are owning a sports car isn’t in the cards. You need to haul kids, their stuff, and everything else along the way. However, for this week’s Want, we think we found the perfect solution. As what is probably the coolest people carrier around, meet the TH Automobile TH2.

Forza Horizon 4’s Festival Playlist is a Step Backwards

“Play your way.” This was the phrase often associated with Forza Horizon 4 in the months leading up to the game’s release. However, in recent weeks this concept changed. No longer is it play your way, but rather play Playground Games’ way.

This Sweet N600 Started Honda’s Automotive Story in America

Today we think nothing about seeing a Honda on the road. Cars like the Accord and Civic are commonplace and often rank high in the list of best selling vehicles. But where did it all start? In this week’s Want we go back 50 years to take a look at the genesis of Honda cars in the US, the N600.