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The Demise of Manual Transmissions: Why Fewer Cars Have Stick Shifts
As far as I know, automatic transmission was the most expensive option you could add a few decades ago. From some old car brochures I read, at least automatic transmission added about 20–30% to the price of the car. Let’s say you bought a sedan for $5,000 in the 1960s. An automatic transmission costs more than $200. That was quite an expensive option, and not everyone liked it.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Modern Meets Classic: Can You Customize a New Car to Look Vintage?
I think this is a pretty common question: “Why doesn’t anyone design a modern classic car?” Honestly, just the fact that people ask that shows there’s probably a market for it. I mean, if someone’s thinking about it, chances are someone else would buy it, right? I think manufacturers have been toying with the idea for a while now.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Why Tesla Is Pushing for Lower EV Tariffs
There's no way Tesla can make all their cars in just one country—it's just not possible nowadays. One part might be made in Canada, others in Mexico or China. Why? Cost. Sometimes it's way cheaper to have a part made somewhere else than to do it in-house.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo10 months ago in Wheel
Ford Mustang: Why This Muscle Car Survived While Others Died
The Mustang was the original pony car. That’s why they’re called pony cars. Some versions, like those made by Shelby, are definitely muscle cars. But most Mustangs aren’t muscle cars. Even today, the Mustang is still a top contender in the pony car segment. It’s a big part of Ford’s identity, and it’s one of the first cars that comes to mind when you think of Ford.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo10 months ago in Wheel
Why Did Hummer Stop Making Vehicles?
The Hummer (whichever model you're talking about) is a big, gas-guzzling beast that just doesn’t make sense for most people anymore, especially today. We don't really need huge, flashy SUVs to show off how tough or masculine we are. That era's kind of over, and honestly, it’s not even considered that cool anymore today.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo10 months ago in Wheel
The Demise of the Nissan Skyline GT-R: What Happened?
It’s actually pretty simple. Nissan figured having two cars with nearly the same engine (even if slightly different) wasn’t profitable, so they dropped the Skyline and went all in on the GT-R with a V6. Most likely, the GT-R and Z-Series share similarities because they both run V6 engines — maybe the GT-R’s engine is just an upgraded version of the Z’s.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo10 months ago in Wheel
Is the Supercar Market Dying?
People seem to think sports cars are all about speed, and they expect every car — even the most basic ones — to eventually be fast. But what they forget is that sports cars (or supercars) aren’t just built for speed —they’re built to be controlled and stopped at high speeds. That’s why your Corolla doesn’t really count as a sports car.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo10 months ago in Wheel
Will Ford Replace the Classic Mustang with an SUV for Good?
It's possible, but I don't think it will happen. The problem is branding. Ford positioned the Mustang as a muscle car (or pony car—whichever you believe), and changing that isn’t easy. I’m talking about a lot of loyal fans who’ll be seriously disappointed if Ford messes with the car they know and love. And let’s be honest, they probably won’t take it lightly. Americans already see the Mustang as a muscle car, so turning it into an SUV just doesn’t sit right.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo10 months ago in Wheel
Why the Volkswagen Thing Flopped in the U.S. Market
Yeah, I can see why. If I were American and saw the Thing, I probably wouldn’t have given it a second look. It was ugly, didn’t really fit on American roads, and from what I know, it didn’t meet some U.S. safety regulations—so it flopped and got discontinued. The Beetle and VW Bus did better because their designs were more universally accepted.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo10 months ago in Wheel
If Ferrari Goes Bankrupt, Will Car Prices Soar or Crash?
It depends on how Ferrari does in the future—if demand stays high, the price will go up. The thing is, we don’t really know what would happen if Ferrari went bankrupt or what the demand for their cars would look like. But honestly, I think Ferrari would still be Ferrari. It’s a pretty iconic supercar brand, so even if they go under, there’d probably still be strong demand for their cars. In fact, I’d guess the prices would actually go up—once the factory’s gone, you can’t just order a new one anymore.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo10 months ago in Wheel
