Few, if any, American vehicle nameplates are more legendary than the Corvette. Originally a solid-axle muscle car that debuted in 1953 to a mixed reception, it has become a genuine supercar synonymous with speed, competition, American innovation, and sheer power. The 2025 model year marks the 73rd anniversary of the Corvette, making it the longest-running […]
Category: Sports Cars
Celebrating 60 Years of Mustang History With Five Favorite Models
2025 marks the Ford Mustang’s diamond jubilee as this quintessential pony car celebrates 60 years on the market. Ford is doing its part to get in on the festivities, gifting 2025 Ford Mustang drivers with everything from a 315-hp turbo four-cylinder to a 500-hp V8 Dark Horse and a 60th Anniversary Edition that’s limited to […]
BMW’s High-Performance History and Supercar Future
With over 60 years of sports car success to its name, drivers can trust BMW to produce a thrilling ride. While the brand’s M Series offerings have helped to expand BMW’s high-performance profile, their homegrown sports cars have captured drivers’ hearts and minds worldwide. BMW now looks to take the leap into the supercar stratosphere […]
Should You Add Performance Tires to Your Car?
You’ll find a wide variety of options when it comes to vehicle tires. Different compounds, treads, construction methods, and sizes all change how your car drives. If you’re looking to get a little more pep from your ride on the road or track, performance tires may be one of the upgrades you’re considering. You wouldn’t […]
Look, But Don’t Touch These Five Rare Lamborghinis
Few automakers are more synonymous with performance and exclusivity than Lamborghini. The Italian brand has been crafting some of the world’s finest driving machines for over 60 years, but they’re not easy to come by. At an average cost of over a quarter million dollars (not including the $2.6 million Countach LPI 800-4), the Lamborghini […]
The Real OG Turned Beast: The Honda CR-V Prototypes a New Era for IndyCar
Honda might have put a picnic table under the CR-V’s rear cargo area in the late 1990s to add to its quirkiness, but the CR-V has gradually evolved into a sophisticated road warrior. That evolution is apparent at your local Honda dealer, but more so in the CR-V’s power-hungry alter ego––The Beast. Over the last […]
The New Corvette ZR1 Is Here!
Since Chevy announced the impending return of the Corvette ZR1, fans have barely been able to contain their excitement. The C8 Corvette Stingray and performance variants such as the Z06 are already continuing the vehicle’s fine tradition, with the Corvette Z06 winning the 2023 MotorTrend Performance Car of the Year Award. If you didn’t think […]
The 2025 Corvette ZR1: Supercar Status Quo Destroyer
The Corvette has always hit well above its weight class, but the new ZR1 takes this to a completely unprecedented level. With a whopping 1064 hp from its new LT7 V8, the new ZR1 is an apex predator whose diet will certainly consist of many Italian horses and bulls. GM performance was seemingly given the […]
The F-150 Lightning Strikes Fear Into Slower Sports Cars
Those in the market for a thrilling ride have no shortage of stylish, curve-hugging sports cars to choose from. Names like Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, and Mazda tend to dominate this high-speed market sector, but those seeking a decidedly different way to burn a little rubber have an inciting new option, courtesy of Ford. While the […]
The Porsche Carrera Cup: The Beginner’s Guide to the Ultimate Porsche Racing Series
Are you a racing fan who also happens to love all things Porsche? There’s a series for that. Since its introduction nearly four decades ago, the Porsche Carrera Cup has been gaining steam worldwide. In 2021, it finally reached US borders with the inaugural Porsche Carrera Cup in North America. As of this writing, the […]
Everything to Love About Japan’s Trio of Redesigned Track-Ready Compacts
Japanese automotive engineering has always been on the cutting edge, and the compact car is no exception. For the longest time, a compact was simply a fuel-efficient, affordable way to get you to work. But over the last few decades, Japanese automakers have redefined the compact as a nimble, powerful machine you can take to […]
The C8 Corvette Looks Like a Supercar, But Does It Perform Like One?
There’s little doubt the eighth-generation Chevy Corvette Stingray is the most powerful, best-handling Corvette ever produced. The culmination of more than seventy years of research, development, and open-road thrills, this all-American machine is beloved by critics and enthusiasts alike. Over the decades, the Corvette has evolved from a basic roadster to a coupe that screams […]
Corvette Stingray vs Mustang Dark Horse: Which Sports Car Is Worth It?
American-made sports cars seem to be rare breeds these days, as a lot of them are being phased out for alternative fuel vehicles. Heck, even the Corvette and Mustang––which are now the last remaining American-made V8 sports cars––have alternative-fuel models available. But if you haven’t been convinced to give up on the sacred internal combustion […]
Initial D Fans Rejoice: The 2024 GR86 Trueno Edition Is Here
It’s been a long time coming, but Toyota finally did it: they’re paying homage to one of the most iconic iterations of their hot hatch models from the 1980s: the AE86 Sprinter Trueno. Only this time, the legendary livery and design is now attached to the Toyota GR86, appropriately called the GR86 Trueno Edition. It […]
Corvette Real Talk: 2024’s E-Ray and Z06 Edition
Corvette gossip moves almost as fast as these models themselves, especially in today’s online world. However, your local Chevy dealer is one resource that can be trusted to provide you with the truth—but until you make that trip, here are some facts about the Corvette E-Ray and Corvette Z06 to keep you tied over. As […]
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 […]
Popping The Hood On Mercedes-Benz’s Sports Car Stable
Mercedes-Benz has long been one of the undisputed leaders in the luxury market, but few realize that the German automaker is also a force to be reckoned with in the sports car segment. While Mercedes-Benz’s stable of sporty models might not be the largest in the industry, they’re certainly some of the most exciting, offering […]
Could We Ever See Another Ford GT90 Style Supercar for the Modern Age?
The Ford GT brand is built around the concept of a supercar that looks ridiculously awesome and performs about as well as it looks when it comes to on-track racing. Since 1960, Ford has been dabbling in the supercar category with the GT brand, originally with the Ford GT40, which became renowned during its epic […]
Burnt Rubber on a Budget: The History of Affordable Sports Cars
With their bold styling, unbeatable power-to-weight ratio, and performance-minded design, sports cars are unlike any other segment on the market. Most vehicles on the road are built to be well-rounded, offering a mix of performance, comfort, convenience, and efficiency. Still, that formula goes right out of the window when you start pumping the 91 octane. […]
Beyond the Stats– What Makes the 2024 Chevy Corvette Stingray Special?
You don’t have to be a die-hard card-carrying Corvette Club member to understand and appreciate that the 2024 Chevy Corvette Stingray is an impressive automobile. With a potential maximum of 495 hp, a top track speed of 194 mph, and a 0-60 mile per hour time of a mere 2.9 seconds, the stats speak for […]