[PHOTOS] Check Out the 2015 Hennessey HPE500 Chevy Suburban
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Hennessey has done it again, bringing more power to General Motors’ full-size trucks and SUVs. This time it’s the 2015 Hennessey HPE500 Chevy Suburban, and boy is it powerful. (Compare to the 2015 Hennesseey HPE550 Cadillac Escalade.) The Hennessey HPE500 upgrade is available specifically for the 2015 Chevy Suburban that is powered by a 5.3-liter […]
2014 Hennessey Camaro Z/28 Takes to the Track
Hennessey Performance is known for turning your everyday monster into the stuff of Rob Zombie’s nightmares. The all-new 2014 Hennessey Camaro Z/28 lives up to that legacy. The 2014 Hennessey Camaro Z/28 (HPE600 Performance Upgrade) includes a custom HPE camshaft; Hennessey carbon fiber doors, exterior badging, and premium floormats; HPE engine management calibration; ported cylinder […]
Hennessey Presents its 2015 Supercharged Cadillac Escalade
Hennessey Performance has just unleashed its 2015 supercharged Cadillac Escalade via the HPE550 Supercharged Upgrade for the Escalade’s 6.2-liter direct-injected V8 engine. “Our HPE550 Supercharged Escalade is the perfect balance of attitude, performance, and luxury. It’s fast and versatile, and proudly American,” commented Hennessey CEO and partner, Don Goldman. Related: 2014 Cadillac Escalade Trims, Photos, […]
Hennessey 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray HPE700 Upgrade Boosts HP to 707
The latest from Hennessey is quite impressive. In fact, the Hennessey 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray HPE700 upgrade, which will only be applied to 100 units from the 2014 model year, takes horsepower to an all-new level: 707. The upgrade includes the following: 3 year/36,000 Mile Limited Warranty All Necessary Gaskets & Fluids Custom HPE Camshaft […]
Hennessey Venom GT is World’s Fastest Production Car, Guinness Be Damned (UPDATED)
The Hennessey Venom GT's 270.49 mph run on February 14 tops Bugatti's previous best...even if it doesn't totally count.
The record for world’s fastest production car has been broken (unofficially, at least) after the Hennessey Venom GT topped out at 270.49mph during a run on the Space Shuttle runway at the Kennedy Space Center. According to Top Gear, a Valentine’s Day record attempt yielded a result that bested the 2010 record of 269.86mph set […]
Hennessey Chevy SS Does an 11.84 Second Quarter-Mile, is Just Silly
Custom tuner Hennessey Performance has done it again, taking an already-stout performance car and taking it up another notch (or twelve). The Houston, Texas-situated tuning shop took the 2014 Chevrolet SS—which already gets 415 horsepower from its 6.2-liter V8—and upgraded it with a TVS2300 Supercharger system, Hennessey Air Induction system, and a new fuel injector […]
History of the Cadillac CTS
The Cadillac CTS was a luxury sports car that was designed, engineered, and produced by General Motors for 17 years. The executive car first arrived on the scene in 2002 and went through three generations before it was discontinued to focus on Cadillac’s electric future. Ready for Adventure: These are the best Cadillac models for […]
What Is Above-Average Horsepower for a Car, Truck, or SUV?
How much horsepower should an engine produce to be considered “good”?
Automakers love to tout the power ratings of their vehicles, but to the average car-buyer, those numbers are gibberish. How are you distinguish what’s actually above-average torque and horsepower and what’s not? Here’s a basic guide to help you identify what numbers are impressive and what are just mediocre. What a Strong SUV for Your […]
Meet the C8 Corvette’s New Scissor Door Kit
You don’t have to own a Lamborghini to enjoy the novelty of “scissor” doors. Thanks to Eikon Motorsports in Scottsdale Arizona, you’ll soon be able to order a Lambo door conversion kit for your Chevy C8 Corvette. Sleek and Sporty: Find a new 2020 Corvette to bring home A flashy upgrade According to The Drive, […]
The 2020 Corvette Stingray is Getting the Street Hunters Custom Treatment
It’s certainly no secret that the new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette models will soon be upon us. The shiny new 2020 Stingray is finally in production after a multi-month delay, and the Corvette Z06 is soon to follow. With the newest iterations of this classic car so close to hitting dealerships across the country, aftermarket tuning […]
GM and LG Partner to Build EV Batteries
GM is ready to ramp up its EV production in a huge way, and the corporation has partnered with LG Chem to build cutting-edge batteries.
Man Reunited with 1993 Ford Mustang He Sold for Wife’s Cancer Treatments
A common component of the American Dream: owning a high-powered sports coupe like the super-duper-American Ford Mustang. Not so much a part of the American Dream but very much a part of the American Reality: Having to stave off financial ruin when a loved one is dealing with a medical emergency or illness. Ford Mustang, […]
The 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition
Dodge just revealed the exciting new 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition. With an impressive 717 horsepower, this Charger is more powerful than any other sedan in the world. Fast as Lightning: Dodge Charger Hellcat Hennessey package Notable features of the Charger The latest Dodge Charger pays homage to the Dodge […]
ABS vs Non-ABS Braking Techniques
If you’ve ever wondered how modern vehicle’s automatic braking systems compare with the braking systems of vintage and racing cars, you’re in the right place. Here’s a brief overview of a few non-ABS techniques, so you’ll have a better understanding of— and appreciation for — the advantages of ABS. Trail braking This technique is […]
The Grand Tour Kicks Off Season 3 in Detroit
Having just about finished the first three books, last night I sat down to watch The Expanse series on Amazon Prime with my fiancée, only to see in the video feed that season three of The Grand Tour was already up to three episodes. How could I have missed it? So I watched that instead. […]
The Deranged Drivers & Cutthroat Cars of Death Race: Beyond Anarchy
Frankenstein's Ford Mustang battles Zach McGowan's Chevy Camaro and other customized vehicles
The newest Death Race movie has arrived, and with it 11 fearsome drivers competing in a ferocious battle to the death to become king of The Sprawl. Across four stages, these ferocious vehicles will go head-to-head in a pedal-stomping, gear-grinding battle viewed by 54 million viewers via 250 live camera feeds. These are the competitors, the […]
Claim Your Spot at the National Corvette Museum’s Corvette Experience Event
Looking for an auto-themed way to enjoy Thanksgiving weekend this year? Consider attending the Corvette Experience. Sponsored by the National Corvette Museum (NCM), this annual event features classroom lectures and track sessions for a firsthand experience of the Corvette Stringray. There are still 16 open spots available, for the Saturday, Nov. 24 session. Contemporary Convenience: Discover the […]
Chevrolet Reveals its 2018 Camaro Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Edition
A ton of car-related childhood dreams are about to come true
There are some that would argue that a performance muscle model like the Chevrolet Camaro is akin to a giant toy car. That line of thinking is now more accurate than ever, given the latest special edition revealed for the Camaro. Chevrolet and Hot Wheels have partnered together to introduce the 2018 Camaro Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Edition. […]