Category: Automotive

  • Move Over Grandpa, I’m Taking the Buick

    You remember station wagons, right?  They used to be everywhere.  Family haulers of various capabilities, usually 2-wheel drive with lots of room for you and the family and all your stuff.  These wagons were also, with very few exceptions – boring – at least the domestic variety.  The European “shooting brake,” as they call them across…

  • 5 Ways for You to Get Lost in a Jeep

      Today’s modern (JL generation) Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited 4x4s are the epitome of freedom. Jeeps are the go-anywhere, “can-do” vehicles of our dreams. But are you familiar with the other super off-roaders in Jeep’s current model lineup? Watch our latest episode of Zero To 60TV and read our blog to learn about “five…

  • Mama Mia! It’s Italian Art You Can Drive.

      Massive storm clouds overhead held-off just long enough on the night of May 10th for “Your Most Italian Dealer”, Leith Alfa Romeo of Raleigh and Leith Maserati of Raleigh to welcome guests to their grand opening celebration. On hand for the occasion was a collection of fine Italian art you can drive.  Also in…

  • The Royal Wedding. Let’s Talk About One Thing More Than Boy Meets Girl

    The Royal Wedding. Let’s Talk About One Thing More Than Boy Meets Girl

    Let’s talk about cars, specifically Jaguars and Land Rovers. Of course, both are great British achievements. Both are owned and driven by the Royal Family. You don’t need to be a Buckingham Palace car park attendant to know that. But more importantly, here are a few photos that tell a car preference story.   More…

  • The Name Game: Remember the Daewoo LeMans?

      Car purists might call it blasphemous to take a “car name” and slap it on the tailgate of a crossover, the latest trend sweeping the industry as car production makes way for more CUVs, SUVs, and trucks. But the practice of taking a once popular model name and adding it to a completely different…

  • Jaguar E-PACE, an SUV for a Car Guy?

      Right off the top, I’ll admit that I’m a “car guy” so I’m usually not much into the latest SUV to fill a niche in an automotive brand’s line-up. My opinion, however, began to change after I laid eyes on the all-new 2018 Jaguar E-PACE during a recent new model launch event at Jaguar…

  • Porsche Panamera Turbo – G-Force, Back Seat to Driver’s Seat

    First-time Porsche driver reviews the 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo from the back seat to the front.     I’ve always wanted to be an astronaut.  To witness the untold wonders of the universe in person, with my own eyes. Imagine the adrenaline pumping through your veins while lying on your back, strapped snugly into your…

  • More Power, More Range, and More Tech for Less

      When you designed the best-selling electric car in the world, going through a redesign can be risky. Nissan not only accepted this challenge, but exceeded the lofty bar they set with the all-new 2018 Nissan Leaf.

  • 2018 Kia Stinger – Worth the Wait?

      Kia Stinger aims to go toe-to-toe with German luxury giants – with a price that won’t kill your budget, and a warranty that’ll knock your socks off.

  • S-Class, Your Executive Jet on Wheels

      We’re sure you love driving a high-performance machine as much as we do here at LeithCars.com, but for our 10th episode of Zero To 60TV, we decided to take a more relaxed approach. You see, we wanted to enjoy all the luxury and technical amenities the new 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has to offer. We…