Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Struts Its Stuff at Virginia International Raceway
Proving its track bona fides with a flourish, the new 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing showed up at Virginia International Raceway earlier this month and posted a sizzling Grand Course lap time of just 2:52.50. Prepare for a Thrill: The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is ready to master road and track alike Blackwing turns in supercar-conquering […]
2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Sets New Lap Record at Virginia International Raceway
The new performance-based Corvette model finished the raceway's 4.1-mile Grand Course West with a time of 2:37.25
When most automakers want to showcase the abilities of their latest performance vehicles, they take those vehicles to the Nürburgring motorsports complex in Germany. On the other hand, if automakers want to demonstrate the abilities of their vehicles somewhere stateside, one of the most popular available venues is the Virginia International Raceway. That’s where the 2019 […]
Latest Honda Civic Type R Reclaims Nürburgring Lap Record
The latest Civic Type R took back the Nurburgring lap record, but there is a sticking point.
Chevy Corvette C8 Crushes Lightning Lap 2021
The Chevrolet Corvette C8 is a complete sports car success, delivering exotic supercar performance for the kind of money that people spend on souped-up pickup trucks
Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Get Blackwing Badge and Manual Transmission
Earlier this week, Cadillac confirmed that its new CT4-V and CT5-V performance sedans will get the Blackwing nameplate. And both models will offer a manual transmission — a rare option for a luxury brand to include on one of its vehicles. An Emission-Free Future: Cadillac aims to have an all-electric by 2030 More details about […]
Nissan GT Academy Winner Racing in America
Nissan has quite a unique way to acquire new drivers for its race teams. While it does hire drivers the traditional way, the automaker also holds competitions for video game drivers to see if they have what it takes to be a true racecar driver. The competition is called the GT Academy, and winners of […]
Two Fresh Faces Join Cadillac Racing for 2017 Pirelli World Challenge GT Season
In 2004, the Cadillac Racing team was founded and has gone on to win five World Challenge Manufacturer Championships in the years since. The team has also collected 31 wins and 24 pole positions, but despite that success, a few big changes were made for the 2017 season to help keep the team competing at […]
Nissan Has The Ultimate Gift for New GT-R Owners
We all aspire to find the ultimate gift under the tree on Christmas morning. When we were a kid, it usually was a bike, or the more ambitious of us might have wished for a pony. Adults wishing for horsepower of a completely different type will be happy to know that Nissan just made the […]
2016 Dodge Viper ACR Sets Multiple New Track Records
We weren’t joking earlier this year when we reported that the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR is a literal beast. Now, we have concrete proof. Dodge recently took the 2016 Viper ACR for a spin to make sure it was clear that it is the ultimate street-legal racecar—and it turns out, it is. Beginning in October […]
Supercomputers and 3D Printing Help Make the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 So Bonkers
You already know that the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 is gonna be insane. For one thing, just look at it. For another, it’s got a 700+ horsepower engine, making it the most powerful street-legal car Ford has ever made. To ensure that the upcoming Shelby GT500 is as crazy as it needs to be, Ford […]
Chevy Corvette Receives Price Increase Next Year
Customers should expect to pay anywhere between $400 and $2,500 more for Chevrolet's signature performance vehicle in 2019
So far this year, the Chevrolet Corvette has experienced a 21.2 percent sales decrease. However, that hasn’t stopped Chevy from increasing the price of the Corvette starting next year. Depending on the Corvette model you choose, that price increase can range anywhere between $405 and $2,500. The Corvette’s Cult Following: Study shows Chevy Corvette is the […]
2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Earns New Award from Motor Authority
Motor Authority has just announced its Best Car to Buy 2019: the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. The ZR1 outshone rivals including the Ford Mustang GT Performance Pack Level 2, Jaguar I-Pace, Audi RS 5, and the BMW M5. Motor Authority judges started the testing phase with a day at the 2.0-mile Atlanta Motorsports Park course. Next, they […]
Chevrolet Pairs New Crate Engines with Classic Cars at the Upcoming SEMA Show
The SEMA Show in Las Vegas is the premier annual event for automakers to show off the best equipment that they have to offer. Like in years past, Chevrolet will be showcasing a set of crate engines at this year’s SEMA Show event. The engines in question will be paired with a trio of vintage […]
2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Overview
The famous flags speak for themselves, introducing the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in the way it deserves. With a 650-horsepower engine that dominates open road and the track, there’s no competing with the newest Corvette on the market. The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is available in three trims: 1LZ, 2LZ, and 3LZ. Drive in Style: Learn more […]
2019 ZR1 Will Be 15th Corvette to Pace Indianapolis 500
For the 15th time since 1978, a Corvette will be the official pace car for the Indianapolis 500. The 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 will lead drivers ahead of the race’s 102nd running on May 27. The Corvette has served more times as Indy 500 pace car than any other vehicle. The ZR1 is the speediest Corvette […]
2019 Chevy Camaro Spy Shots
While it was previously predicted that the 2019 Chevy Camaro refresh would include a seven-speed manual transmission, the latest spy shots indicate that this model will keep the six-speed it currently has. Apparently this rumor originated from a California Air Resource Board (CARB) document released in January, stating that a seven-speed manual transmission was in […]