For the 2024 model year, we’ll begin to see the much-anticipated Blazer EV for sale in dealerships across the country. At the top of its trims, you’ll find a sporty SS that’s designed to deliver thrilling driving dynamics. Even five years ago, the idea of an SUV that’s both all-electric and performance-oriented while still striving […]
Category: Performance
Are Trucks Taking the Place of the Muscle Car?
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 […]
Is the Audi e-tron GT a Worthy Successor to the Audi R8?
One of the biggest stories in recent years is well-known car models heading to the scrapyard in the sky. Back in November 2022, it was announced that the 2023 model year of the Audi R8 would be its last. The second-generation R8 Type 4S was never a huge seller—total numbers lagged well behind rivals like […]
The Mustang Family Welcomes Powerful Additions for Its Newest Generation
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 […]
How Dodge Is Creating a New Generation of High-Performance Vehicles
Recent years have seen the Dodge brand focusing almost exclusively on muscle cars, specifically the Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger. Sure, there’s also the Dodge Durango SUV––which still packs quite the performance punch within its segment––but for the most part, you opt for Dodge if you want an awesome American muscle car. The times, however, […]
Corvette Racing Is Dead, Long Live Corvette Racing
Step into your local Chevy dealer, take a quick look at the Chevy Corvette, and one thing immediately becomes clear. This is a car that wants to go fast. Introduced in 1953, the Corvette has been lauded as one of the country’s most original sports car creations. From its recognizable fiberglass bodywork to the famous […]
The Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman: A Classic Sports Car Marches On
Porsche is one of the most important names in the history of sports cars, and 718 is one of the most important numbers in the history of Porsche. In the 1960s, variants such as the 718 RSK and 718 RS 60 utterly dominated sports car racing, European hill climb, and even FIA Formula 2 competition. […]
What the 2025 Ram 1500 Hurricane Engine Means for the Ram Brand
The Ram brand is changing. The last of the V8 interceptors are here, under the hoods of the 2024 model years of Stellantis’ subsidiaries. The Hemi is going away. The TRX is going extinct. There is gnashing of teeth and bawling of eyes, but change is a necessary step to embrace the future. Stellantis is […]
A Triumphant Return: The 2024 BMW M4 CS
Since its introduction in 2014, the BMW M4 has offered a high-performance twist on the company’s luxurious 4 Series. Along the way, there have been several specialty variants that offered even more motorsports features and power for drivers who are serious about their cars, including the recent top-of-the-line 2023 M4 CSL. Now, BMW and performance […]
The Breakdown on Performance Brake Upgrades
While maybe not the most exciting upgrade you can do to your car, brakes are a vital ingredient in the mix to get faster track times. Being able to brake later when coming into a corner is a great way to get a cheeky overtake, and being able to go longer without experiencing brake fade […]
Do Mazda’s New e-Skyactiv Powertrains Herald a New Era of Performance Vehicles?
“Revolutionary, “evolutionary,” and “groundbreaking” are a few of the words often thrown around to build up hype for a new foray into performance engineering in the automotive world. The final product doesn’t always live up to the hype when there are too many superlatives used leading up to the release. Suffice it to say, the […]
Does the 2024 Explorer ST Live Up to the Legacy?
When Ford unveiled the sixth generation of the Explorer for the 2020 model year, it included new options that established a fresh tone for the classic midsize SUV. Part off-road vehicle, part suburban family shuttle, and part race car, the Ford Explorer ST immediately made its presence felt in the “hot rod SUV” niche. It […]
How Does the 2024 BMW i4 Measure up to the M3 and 4 Series?
In the realm of BMW’s compact offerings, three sedans in the company’s lineup have enthusiasts running the numbers, comparing the specs, and looking at the telemetry to figure out which one offers the best bang for the buck. First, you have the recently minted i4 Gran Coupe, which made its debut in the 2022 model […]
The Four-Ton Missile: 5 Quick Cars the F-250 Power Stroke High Output Beats From 0 to 60
The Ford F-250 got a full redesign back in 2023, adding a number of options, including an updated 6.7L Power Stroke High Output turbo-diesel V8 that produces an otherworldly 500 hp and 1,200 lb-ft of torque, an amount of power formerly only available with heavy aftermarket modification, certainly not from a stock truck with a […]
The High-Octane History of the Civic Si
When most people go to their local Honda dealer, they’re looking for practical, fuel-efficient vehicles that are good for getting around town or commuting to work. That doesn’t mean that the automaker has nothing to offer to enthusiasts, however. Case in point: the Civic Si. This model has been racking up fans for decades with […]
Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse R
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 […]
The 2024 Toyota Tundra 1794 Limited Edition: Just How Limited Is It?
For those searching for a Toyota Tundra for sale that embodies potent power and luscious luxury, the 2024 Toyota Tundra 1794 Limited Edition will stop you in your tracks. Limited editions are always something worth getting excited about, but the Tundra 1794 Limited Edition is quite possibly the pickup most worth being pumped-up about this […]
Seven Things I Love About the Ford F-150 Raptor
Anyone who’s seen the F-150 Raptor knows it’s not just any old F-150. This isn’t the meager entry-level XL trim, with its two doors, svelte frame, and simple wheels; this is a hearty beefcake of a pickup truck. You automatically get a second row of seats and doors, the grille fattens out with Ford’s name […]
From Karts to the Qatar Grand Prix: Climbing The Formula Racing Pyramid
With all the glitz, glamor, and high-speed thrills, not to mention its own Netflix series, Formula One tends to grab all the headlines. The open-wheeled, single-seater racing series might have made household names out of Hamilton, Verstappen, Leclerc, and the like, but it’s far from the only Formula racing series in town. While casual fans […]
What’s In A Name? Decoding The Toyota GR86
Walk into your local Oswego Toyota dealer, and you’re sure to find a car, truck, or SUV to suit any driver or driving style. From family-friendly SUVs to dynamic sedans and hard-working pickups like the Tundra and Tacoma, the Toyota lineup has something for everyone, including those who aren’t afraid to flirt with a little […]