[Photos] 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Could Be the Fastest Camaro Ever Produced
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Already used to power the Corvette Z06 and Cadillac CTS-V, GM’s supercharged LT4 6.2-liter V8 small block engine has finally found its way inside the sixth-generation Camaro, which will provide the muscle car with 640 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque. Chevrolet hasn’t revealed any of the Camaro’s performance numbers, but the previous ZL1 model […]
Chevy Wins Top Two 5-Year Cost to Own Plug-in Vehicle Awards
Chevrolet’s electric program has done it again, with the Spark EV once more taking the title of Best Plug-in Vehicle in Kelley Blue Book’s 2016 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. In total, KBB estimates that the Spark EV costs about $30,104 to own and operate for 5 years, thanks to its low starting price (as […]
Pastafarian Gets Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster Recognized by Russia, Moscow Police Peeved
Driver’s-license-dispensing government agencies around the world are facing the same conundrum over the past decade or so—does the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (CFSM) count as a legitimate religion, and if so, does a colander constitute religious headgear? On the one hand, the Church of the FSM asserts firmly that it is a legitimate […]
10 GM Cars And Trucks With More Than 400 Horsepower For 2016
William Durant founded the General Motors Company on September 16, 1908, in Flint, Michigan. Throughout the company’s 100 plus year history, General Motors has been known for producing some of the fastest, as well as most affordable vehicles in the auto industry. Here are ten 2016 models from GM that come with more than 400 […]
2016 Cadillac CTS-V Nominated for Motor Authority’s Best Car to Buy Award
With a 0-to-60 time of 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 200 mph, it’s not much of a surprise that Motor Authority has nominated the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V for its annual Best Car to Buy award. Celebrity Rides: Check out James Gandolfini’s Cadillac Escalade that recently sold for $120,000 The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V sedan […]
2016 Porsche 911 Overview
The 2016 Porsche 911 is a rear-engine sports car with a starting MSRP of $89,400. The Porsche 911 has been in production since 1963 and it’s currently in its sixth generation, competing in the same segment as the Chevrolet Corvette, Nissan GT-R, and Mercedes-AMG GT S. The 2016 Porsche 911 is available in 21 trims: […]
Oh My! Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals Sensational New Paint Scheme for 2016
While many other NASCAR drivers have trouble finding sponsorship, it seems like companies are lining up to partner with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Earnhardt Jr. already announced in September that TaxSlayer.com will be sponsoring his No. 88 Chevrolet SS for one race next season, but that didn’t stop him from revealing yet another paint scheme that will […]
Dodge Viper ACR Name One of Road & Track’s Top Three Performance Cars
There’s nothing like being at the wheel of a true performance car. The rumble of the engine, slight vibration underneath your hands, the exotic good looks—it’s truly the experience of a lifetime. But in the automotive industry, there’s always been an argument regarding the finest sports car ever built. While a lot of people turn […]
Shelby GT350R Mustang Compared to Cthulhu, Named 2016 Road & Track Performance Car of the Year
"That is not dead which can eternal lie, And with strange aeons even death may drive."
If you’re a Ford enthusiast who subscribes to Road & Track magazine, then you’ll want to mark your calendars for next Tuesday. November 17th sees the release of the December/January issue, wherein the Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang is named the 2016 Road & Track Performance Car of the Year. One of Ford’s Most Popular SUVs: […]
[PHOTOS] Witness the 2005 Honda Odyssey Transformed into a Wild Racing Minivan
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Ohio's Honda Heritage Center houses this historic Honda: a customized track-ready version of the 2005 Odyssey
What’s more exciting than seeing a full-loaded stock or Indy car barrel down a racetrack? Seeing a tricked-out minivan. A decade ago, this Honda Odyssey–built at the Honda Manufacturing Plant in Lincoln, Alabama–underwent numerous upgrades and modifications to become the Racing Odyssey. The 2005 Honda Racing Odyssey minivan is a testament to the brand’s passion […]
All 51 Vehicles Featured in Need for Speed Reboot Announced by GameSpot
With only a couple weeks remaining before its official release in early November, GameSpot has finally released the full list of cars that will be featured in the new Need for Speed video game. There will be 51 automobiles available for use in the game and they will all be fully customizable. The video game’s developer, […]
Cadillac CTS-V Reportedly Seeking Hellcat Performance Numbers
Here’s a question: when is 640 horsepower, 630 lb-ft of torque, and a top speed of 200 mph not good enough? The rumored answer is when your name is Cadillac and you’re concerned that rivals BMW and Mercedes might have something in the works even more powerful than the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan. Keep The […]
Hendrick Motorsports Pays Tribute to Jeff Gordon with New Video
In his 24-year NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career, how many left turns do you think Jeff Gordon has made? Over the course of 791 races, we would imagine he’s racked up quite a few. Whatever the exact running tally, the retiring Chevy driver will make his very last one at this year’s season closer at […]
2016 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan Overview
The CTS-V is all-new for 2016, featuring a 6.2-liter V8 supercharged engine and four-wheel independent suspension, which combine to produce the most powerful machine Cadillac has ever produced in its 113 year history. The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V luxury sedan is capable of 640 horsepower and a top speed of 200 mph. Cadillac News: A new Cadillac ATS-V version […]
Mary Barra Joins Facebook, Just Immediately Starts Cussin’
On August 28th, social media history was forever changed when GM CEO and fifth most powerful woman in the world Mary Barra created her own Facebook account. A little over a week into her tenure, she’s doing a pretty solid job of being on Facebook and not saying anything even remotely embarrassing, which is a […]
Mary Barra to be Doron Levin’s First Guest on New SiriusXM Show
Author and former Detroit Free Press columnist Doron Levin will soon be hosting an hour-long SiriusXM radio show called “In the Driver’s Seat,” which he describes as “an automotive variety show.” The debut episode will air at noon on Saturday, and Levin’s first guest will be none other than GM CEO Mary Barra. “She’s a […]
[WATCH] NASCAR Practice Stops For Rabbit Tomfoolery
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NASCAR is no stranger to incidents that liven up their left-turn-only races. For example, drivers throw helmets at cars after they crash, winners run out of gas in the middle of a victory burnout, races are seriously named the “SpongeBob SquarePants 400”, and one driver routinely back flips off of his car if he wins. What’s Something Really […]
Game of Thrones’ The Mountain Wears VW Beetle in Strongest Man Competition
Probably the best way to describe Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (that “þ” letter is pronounced like “th”) is as a mountain of muscle. The reason this description is so good is because this 6-foot-9, 400-pound strongman, actor, and former professional basketball player is best known in the USA as Gregor Clegane from Game of Thrones, better […]