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 […]
10 Pickup Trucks That Depreciate Faster Than Their Rivals
Owning a pickup truck is usually considered to be an investment with a long-term benefit, and these trucks are manufactured with strength, utility, and endurance in mind. Factors like towing capability, engine power, off-road characteristics and ride comfort often influence the decision to buy a pickup. But there’s another factor of owning a vehicle that’s […]
Toyota Hilux Champ: An Engineering Deep Dive on the $13,000 Truck
With its focus on gigantic touchscreens, exorbitant technology packages, and a lavish design language, the modern automotive industry seems to be moving into a future where even work trucks-once utilitarian tools of the trade-have transformed into high-end lifestyle vehicles brimming with comfort amenities and eye-watering prices. Finding an inexpensive and practical work truck, rather than […]
Beyond the Music: Michael Jackson’s Extraordinary Car Collection
Michael Jackson never truly conformed to any normal standards, and every aspect of his life had an element of spectacle, creativity, and unique style and his cars were no exception. To millions he was simply the King of Pop, yet relatively few would have comprehended how deeply that personality was entwined with his choice of […]
Pint-Sized Powerhouses: A Guide to Small-Engined Classic Cars
Heavy motors, loud pipes, metal shining under sun those dominate tales told about cars through time. But quiet little models changed everything just the same. After war ended across continents, gas grew scarce, money ran thin, materials vanished overnight. Simple needs took over: get people moving without draining pockets or tanks. Clever minds stripped down […]