CarTech Releases New ‘Muscle Cars In Detail’ Books Spotlighting Chevelle, Mustang, and ‘Cuda
There’s a reason that muscle cars remain a venerated part of automotive history. A truly American creation that defined the culture of baby boomers in the ’60s and ’70s, muscle cars were an automotive legacy that deserves to be preserved. As an archivist of automotive history, publisher CarTech is releasing a new series of books that […]
HMPA Declares Jeep Wrangler and Chrysler Pacifica as Autos del Año
The Hispanic Motor Press Awards are held annually to find out which vehicles provide the best value to Hispanic families and this year two FCA vehicles were named 2017 HMPA Autos del Año (Cars of the Year). Have You Heard? The new Uconnect system with 4G LTE will be offered in select FCA vehicles Close […]
Rebel Mojave Sand Package Adds Unique Flair to Ram 1500
The Ram brand keeps rolling out special-edition versions of its trucks, with the newest addition being the Ram 1500 Rebel Mojave Sand, which is accompanied by the return of the popular Ignition Orange Sport package. The Rebel Mojave Sand package gets its name from the unique exterior paint job that comes on the truck. In […]
2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Overview
While the Chevrolet Corvette is considered a great value in the sports car world, the truth is there’s a large price discrepancy between the entry-level Stingray model and the high-performance Z06 variant, but that’s where the new Corvette Grand Sport comes into play. Borrowing many of the Z06’s track features, while maintaining the naturally-aspirated V8 […]
How to Survive a Long-Distance Road Trip Solo
Road trips are one of the best—and often the cheapest—ways to get away. Sometimes, it can be difficult to find someone to road trip right along with you. So what do you do when you’re traveling a long distance solo? You have the time of your life, of course. If you’re taking the plunge and […]
Nissan Wins Big at Annual Texas Truck Rodeo
Texas has found a brand-new love—and it looks like it’s the Nissan car brand. During the Texas Auto Writer Association’s (TAWA) Texas truck Rodeo, Nissan managed to wrangle a total of six awards, which was the most of any brand. The majority of Nissan’s SUV, crossover, and pickup truck lineup walked away with some honor […]
[Video] Possible 2018 Shelby GT500 Prototype Caught Testing in Dearborn
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Chevrolet is busy playing up the awe-inspiring 640-horsepower performance of the 2017 Camaro ZL1, and Dodge seems to be toying with the idea of putting together a 750-horsepower Hellcat. It should come as little surprise, then, to learn that Ford is working on the Mustang to end all Mustangs: a new GT500 that might wind […]
Canadian Dealership Unleashes 707-Horsepower Hellcat Ram 1500
There’s no doubt that the Hellcat engine found in the Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat is a power-hungry driver’s dream. With 707 horsepower, this hunk of beautiful, beautiful machinery is capable of unleashing power like none other in the industry. While Fiat Chrysler is already planning on introducing a Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, […]
2017 Chevrolet Camaro Overview
Since the all-new model launched last year, the Chevrolet Camaro feels more like a two-door luxury coupe than a traditional muscle car—and for the better. If you’re a die-hard enthusiast for American muscle, don’t worry; there’s still plenty of it left, with a lot of power under the hood and an even greater amount of […]
Ford F-150 Wins Total Quality Impact Award in Full-Size Pickup Segment
In a recent study of more than 39,000 survey responses of people who have owned a 2016 model year vehicle for 90 days, the 2016 Ford F-150 earned Strategic Vision’s Top Quality Impact Award in the full-size truck segment. Strategic Vision is a research based consultancy and its awards are given to the cars, trucks, […]
Nissan Concept Ready for the Silver Screen
The Nissan IDx Concept first captured the world’s attention at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2013. There were strong rumors that the concept would head to production as an inexpensive coupe with retro style, but pretty much all indicators point to the model being scrapped. You can still see some of its design cues in the new […]
707-Horsepower Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat Set for Release in 2017
The moment we have all been waiting for is finally here. Fiat Chrysler has decided to answer the prayers of Jeep lovers everywhere, announcing that it will combine the beastly Hellcat powertrain with one of our favorite models—the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Better yet? This monster of a machine will be arriving in dealerships in 2017. […]
Chrysler Brand Earns 2016 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Award
Kelley Blue Book is a name synonymous with “God” in the automotive world. This automotive information website has been around for decades—and it has abundance of knowledge to prove it. That’s why it’s important to pay attention to this company’s awards and their top choices for winners. The Chrysler brand was recently named one of […]
Chevy Driver Johnson Passes Racing Legend Earnhardt Sr. on NASCAR’s All-Time Wins List
While seven-time NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt Sr. currently still has more titles than Jimmie Johnson, it can no longer be said that he won more races than the driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet SS. Fellow Team Chevy driver Kevin Harvick led the most laps during Sunday’s race at Fontana. For a while, it appeared […]
Fiat Chrysler CEO Marchionne Says New Viper Could Be Released
Reports of the Viper’s demise have been greatly exaggerated, according to a new report from Automobile. During a speech given at the North American International Auto Show, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne indicated a new Viper could possibly be built using a new shared platform. “The Viper was, has been, a labor of love,” […]
Chrysler 300 Super S Concept Teases Mopar Scat Pack Kits
It’s difficult to find the perfect vehicle that melds performance with sophistication—but that’s exactly what the Chrysler 300 Super S Concept car does. As one of the many of Mopar’s customized concept cars that debuted at the 2015 SEMA Show, this special Chrysler 300 offers consumers bold styling and luxury, hiding an aggressive powertrain under […]
Mazda Gets in on SEMA Fun With Two Specialty MX-5s
Ah, the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show—when automakers gather to show off some of the best modifications for their cars available. We have already seen special versions of the Nissan TITAN XD, Scion iA, Kia Forte Koup, a Toyota Utility Vehicle, a crazy off-road Sorento, a couple Camaros, and many, many more. However, one automaker […]
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 […]