Muscle cars have been called a dying breed since the days when most manufacturers stopped making them, but they live on in the three remaining ancestors of the original pony cars that once roamed the streets. Two of those steeds fall into a price range starting below $30K, yet in their upper trims, they boast […]
If there is one thing sports car enthusiasts agree on, it’s that putting an automatic transmission into a sports car borders on heresy. While you may end up succumbing to the demands of practicality (especially if you have a significant other who doesn’t share your enthusiasm for three pedals), an automatic transmission simply can’t bring […]
To the uninitiated, a Subaru dealer may seem like an odd place to shop for a sports car. Isn’t Subaru the expert on all-weather SUVs? You can pay $30k or so for a safe and satisfying family SUV, right? So then why does Subaru offer a surprisingly capable sports car, one reminiscent of the golden […]
Refined. Spine-tingling. Brilliant. These are all words used by critics to describe the C8 Corvette now that it’s been engineered with a new mid-engine design. It’s being praised as incredibly responsive with a dual-clutch transmission that smoothly transitions gearing, and the primal whine of the engine is more than just a hair-raising exhaust note. The […]
The humble origins of the second most iconic Ford are a far cry from the loaded, premium, engine roaring monsters blitzing down the roads today. And for a company that’s sworn off car production, the list of options for the 2022 Ford Mustang almost makes up for any misgivings we have about the Blue Oval […]
Modern sports cars have been getting faster, a lot faster. Speed is an easy metric to measure, and modern engineering is delivering more powerful engines than ever before, creating an arms race that makes the days of classic muscle cars look like a friendly competition. Affordable pony cars like the Ford Mustang GT and Chevy […]
“Anything worth doing is worth doing in excess.” Those are the words of American auto racer, designer, and entrepreneur Carroll Shelby, and one look at the 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500KR tells you this man knew what he was talking about. As a souped-up version of an already overpowered high-performance vehicle, the new KR, or “King […]
When Chevy first introduced the Camaro in 1966, it attempted to catch up to the wildly galloping Ford Mustang. Being born of the muscle car fever of the time, a Camaro seen on a Cummings Chevy dealer lot in that first year of its production had a strong character, but it also had graceful lines […]
Whether it’s sitting on the lot at your local Toyota dealership or starring alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest names on the silver screen, the Toyota Supra is hard to miss. Automakers have always had something of a symbiotic relationship with Hollywood. Movies need cars, and cars need the free advertising that comes along with a […]
Sometimes it seems like Nissan is everybody’s bronze medalist brand from Japan. I mean, I’m generalizing, but with Mazda for enthusiasts, Honda for pragmatists, Subaru for Maritimers, and Toyota for everybody else, what’s Nissan’s niche? “Cheaper than Toyota?” Sadly, it can seem that way on the surface. But don’t sleep on the brand that invented […]
When Nissan revealed the new 2023 Z in August of 2021, Z-car enthusiasts were glued to the streamed event that finally ripped the cover off the seventh generation of a well-loved sports car. Fans dedicated to Z culture were treated to a design that both paid homage to the last 50 years and incorporated futuristic […]
High-performance cars are ranging into the outrageous when it comes to street-legal capability, particularly in the last decade. Whether you happen to be a strict lover of extreme cars like the Lambos and Ferraris only the rich and famous can afford or you like the idea of an affordable performance car like a Camaro, you […]
This is a warning. It is not a condemnation of or a call to boycott, but a message intended to caution those who might be customers in the automotive tuning industry. It is an attempt to communicate that you may be getting yourself into a relationship whose outcomes are far from guaranteed. The warning is […]
Is there a better example of the American spirit than the Ford Mustang? Embodying our freedom, as well as our need for speed and our occasional penchant for rebellion, the Mustang is an integral part of American culture and has been since its debut in the 1960s. The spotlight continues to shine on the 2022 […]
To fans of American Muscle, an electrified version of this particular vein of vehicle may seem like an oxymoron. At a glance, electric vehicles (EVs) are a far cry from the big block V8s that spit out smog and ponies like they’re going out of style. The time is coming for EVs though, and Dodge’s […]
Noise surrounds us. It inundates us, isolates us, occasionally overwhelms us completely. Sound can send a shiver down our spines and raise the hairs on the back of our necks. Its absence is suffocating–or completely liberating–and when any one noise speaks loudly enough, we feel it in our bones. Simple pressure waves–pulses of highs and […]
Cars have gotten to the next level. If you peruse the vehicle market, especially for the 2022 model year, it is astonishing to take a step back and consider how advanced vehicles have gotten in every single respect. From architecture and engineering to safety and entertainment technology, vehicles are better than ever. There was a […]
All the way back in 1903, Henry Ford drove the Arrow in an effort to break the land speed record. With the help of mechanic Ed “Spider” Huff, Ford managed to hit a new record of 91.37 mph in the middle of January in Michigan. Though Ford himself didn’t enjoy racing, he did like to […]
One of the more easily accessible supercars of today happens to be Chevy’s Corvette. It’s sleek, fast, and performance-driven. Anyone who wants a taste of a European supercar but can’t quite afford one isn’t cutting any corners by opting for the Corvette. Ever since the C8 came along, it’s been the talk of the town. […]
While walking through the used car lot at the certified pre-owned Honda dealer, a black two-door 2017 Honda Civic Si Hatchback catches your eye, taking you way back in time down memory lane. Back when you worked nights and weekends in between school, flipping burgers at McDonald’s to make enough money to support the modifications […]
