#driving-experience

#driving-experience

When I took the risk on a different, generic brand, its interpretation of 'wireless Android Auto' meant fully replacing the operating system with its own proprietary user interface. Boo.

When it comes to pure, unfiltered driving experiences, Ariel Motor Company has always played by its own rules. Best known for the street-legal lightning bolt that is the Ariel Atom, the British manufacturer applied that same unrelenting focus on performance and minimalism to the dirt with the Ariel Nomad—an off-road buggy that feels like it escaped a Mad Max set and landed squarely in the hands of speed freaks and thrill-seekers.

Ever since its 21st-century rebirth, the Mini has embraced whimsical interior designs, shifting most controls to a central touchscreen and reducing physical toggle switches.

The centerpiece of the 911 Carrera T experience is the six-speed manual. It is lighter and feels more natural to shift than the seven-speed it replaced. The open pore, laminate walnut shift knob is stunning and feels great in your hand.