For a country of just 10.5 million, Sweden has an outsized presence in the international auto market. This country’s vehicular offerings tend to concentrate on either performance or practicality, ranging from the safety-minded Volvo and its Polestar EV offshoot to the supercar specialists at Koenigsegg and defunct brands like the turbocharger-obsessed Saab. These brands have […]
Everyone knows the sound of a V8 roaring, even if they’re not a car person. With their massive torque and horsepower figures, V8s are the only engines that can satisfy serious cravings for what can only be described as oomph. However, it’s no secret that administrations at every level have been putting pressure on vehicle […]
For decades, people visiting their local Chevy dealer looking for a performance car have had a choice of two legendary names. However, that choice is about to become one. Production of the sixth-generation Chevy Camaro ended in December 2023, and Chevrolet has no immediate plans for a seventh-gen Camaro or a replacement (though Chevy insists […]
Reports of the Dodge Charger’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. In late 2022, Stellanis announced that the iconic muscle car would be consigned to used Dodge dealerships to make way for a new generation of all-electric models, but just two years later, Dodge is already ready to welcome the gas-powered Charger back to the lineup. […]
As someone who grew up in the 1990s, I can vividly remember a time when things were based on the premise of “bigger is better.” Despite the narrative that popular culture likes to project, the decade was not entirely composed of flannel, grunge, and the embracing of postmodern irony. It was a time when certain […]
From its reputation and trailblazing status to its sporty looks and guttural exhaust note, the Mustang looks every bit the sports car, but Ford hasn’t always put performance at the forefront when it comes to the original pony car. In part, this can be attributed to the Mustang’s iconic status. With so much hype and […]
The new 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse has arrived at your local car dealerships, but you might not know that there is another Mustang model that you likely won’t see unless you head to your nearest race track. The Mustang Dark Horse R is a state-of-the-art, turn-key race car built in collaboration between Ford and […]
As far as American muscle cars go, Ford has been the leader of the pack with the legendary Mustang for almost sixty years. When it was first launched in 1964, the Mustang brought a chic new design, immense power, and a uniquely American sense of freedom to explore the open road. Generation after generation, Ford […]
Challenger and Charger. These names evoke a miasma of memories and emotions in car enthusiasts, going back to the 1966 model year for the Charger and the 1970 model year for the Challenger. They were originally bred to go up against the fastbacks from Ford and Chevy during the Golden Age of the Muscle Car, […]
In Greek mythology, the Phoenix is a bird who meets its demise in a storm of fire, only to find a way to resurrect itself and be reborn from the ashes. While retold in several different interpretations over the years, this aspect is nowhere more apparent than in the newest edition of the Chevy Camaro. […]
Pony cars and V8 engines go together like ice cream and apple pie. If you don’t have eight cylinders under the hood of your Camaro, Mustang, or Challenger, then get ready for all the withering comments you’ll receive from enthusiasts of American muscle. However, if you look past the preconceptions, you might just be amazed […]
If you’re browsing your local used Dodge dealer, you’re sure to turn up all sorts of intriguing options. Once known for its lineup of hardy trucks, Dodge has found a new niche in the last decade as the high-performance arm of the Stellantis automotive group. This new identity has given Dodge a chance to test […]
Henry Ford thought outside the box, refusing to accept the status quo. Despite several failed automobile companies, Ford persevered and finally succeeded with the Ford Motor Company and the Model T. Even then, he argued he didn’t invent the automobile but was the first to put the right components together and make cars affordable for […]
The pony car is a uniquely American invention, perfectly capturing the nation’s spirit with its brash, sporty design and thrill-seeking attitude. Marked by its distinctive long hood and short deck design, the pony car originated as an experiment in repurposing mass-produced parts from existing models into an entirely new type of vehicle that brought a […]
The American automotive industry saw the burgeoning popularity of muscle cars in the 1960s, with models like the Pontiac GTO leaving everyone stunned with its debut in 1964. Pontiac delivered the unimaginable with the GTO: a lightweight muscle car with a 389 cubic inch V8 engine capable of producing 348 hp. A revolution ensued, with […]
It’s been more than half a century since the Chevy Camaro burst onto the scene with all the swagger, bravado, and ill intent of the villain in a superhero blockbuster. Ford had spoiled Chevy’s prevailing industry dominance with the revolutionary Mustang in 1964, but Chevy couldn’t let the blue oval have an entire market niche […]
The Ford Mustang made its debut on April 17, 1964 at the New York World’s Fair. I was just over two weeks old, so I guess I can be forgiven for not remembering the event. Even so, the great Wilson Pickett immortalized the Mustang in the song “Mustang Sally.” For those who don’t remember, the […]
I don’t really like the term “sports car”––it lacks much in the way of nuance and attempts to encapsulate a massive range of different vehicles under a single umbrella. It works, I suppose, but it fails to really get at the heart of the variety of cars it describes since so many models can fall […]
The 2023 Ford Mustang continues the legendary American pony-car tradition. The Mustang boasts an impressive balance of power, handling, and ride comfort that make it an absolute joy to drive.The latest generation of the Mustang retains the basic silhouette and dimensions of its predecessor, but refines the exterior with new grilles and headlights, along with […]
Truth be told, you probably don’t need to know who Carroll Shelby was in order to appreciate the Shelby GT500. You don’t necessarily have to know the backstory of how Shelby and Ford came together in order to search for a Shelby GT500 for sale. You don’t even need to know about the Ford racing […]
