In the world of automobiles today, with the rapid pace of technology and the increasing sense that vehicles are being designed with an ever shorter expected life cycle, long-lasting mechanical engineering has become a special occasion of sorts. A modern automobile is designed and built with priorities of efficiency, emissions and overall cost control, where […]
10 Automotive Dreams That Production Couldn’t Match
Car concepts have always seemed like the truest form of automotive fantasy. They’re not restricted by production limitations, safety rules, or budgets. Instead, car manufacturers present ideas that seem like science fiction and the way in which they imagined the future would unfold. But what makes concept cars interesting is not the way in which […]
Ram’s Supercharged Street Truck Signals a Rumble Bee Revival
The automotive industry is undergoing a monumental change. As electric becomes the established direction for most manufacturers, performance internal combustion machines are evolving into cherished, almost emotional declarations. In the midst of all this, the recent teaser campaign from Ram comes not as a mere product preview, but rather as a primal war cry for […]
The 10 Fastest Production Electric Cars on the Market
Nobody saw the electric vehicle era arriving quite like it has in the last ten years-a faster pace of change than perhaps any other segment of the automotive world. It has taken the experimental and brought it into the heart of global performance engineering. Electric powertrains have erased many traditional limiting factors of what made […]
9 Classic Muscle Cars With More Power Than a Modern Supra
Performance vehicles have come a long way in recent decades. Yet, the thrill of operating a high-performance machine and the emotional bond associated with the power it conveys remains unchanged throughout history. Today’s sports cars are commonly judged by their sophistication of electronics, their turbo-charged efficiencies, and the careful engineering and balance that go into […]
The ZL1: Chevrolet’s Forgotten All-Aluminum Powerhouse
The history of Chevrolet performance engines is usually led back to some kind of production V8 that could be found in just about every low-margin car, even the musclecars, even racing cars. That being said though there was yet one more exclusive engine that lurked underneath- the ZL1 big-block. It was not made for mass-production. […]
Iconic Cars of 1985: A Look at 12 Models Turning 40
Classic cars have escaped their reputation as delicate museum pieces only suitable for dry summer weekends. Indeed the definition of ‘classic’ vehicle has been undergoing a significant and rather radical shift. Many nations now define a historic vehicle as any car over 40 years of age, thus ensuring certain prestige amongst collectors and petrolheads alike. […]
A Guide to Car Modifications That Attract Law Enforcement
Customization is inherent to the car culture, and car lovers who tweak their cars can take pride in personalizing their vehicle to reflect a certain personality or to get better performance. Whether the driver prefers their car with a much louder exhaust or their own custom lights, many drivers enjoy taking their car customization a […]
The Pontiac G8 GXP: The Brand’s Last Great Muscle Car Bargain
For years, Pontiac built something rare in the auto world a name that stood out even among giants. With roaring V8s under hoods and sharp lines along their sides, its cars defined what it meant to drive with purpose. Machines such as the GTO and Firebird Trans Am weren’t just metal on wheels; they echoed […]
Ford Launches Energy Business to Power U.S. Grid
For over one hundred years, Ford has represented mobility, industrial capacity, and a manufacturing dominance. It was a company that dictated how a people, country, and generations would travel between cities, between countries, and between eras of technology. While transitioning through a history of internal combustion engines to modern day electric cars Ford has managed […]