In the world of American high-performance vehicles, few names carry as much weight as Corvette. Since it debuted in 1953, the luxury sports car has won countless hearts and minds to become the most emblematic model of its time. Some credit this reputation to the Corvette’s unprecedented power, while others are drawn in by the […]
Category: Performance Cars
Exploring Hot Hatch History With the VW Golf GTI and Golf R
In the world of performance-oriented hatchbacks, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is a legitimate trailblazer. VW might not have invented the “hot hatch” concept––that honor would go to the short-lived Italian brand Autobianchi––but it did bring the idea to the masses, catering to a new generation of young, thrill-seeking drivers with a sport-tuned version of its […]
Built Ford Fast: The Most Performance-Oriented Vehicles of the Blue Oval
If there’s one thing that can be said about the automotive industry, it’s that the need to adhere to the changing needs of consumers is an all-important factor in what separates the good manufacturers from the mundane ones. And when it comes to the needs of consumers, this is something that’s constantly changing and is […]
Battle of the Sporty Subarus: WRX vs BRZ
A quick look around your local Subaru dealer is bound to uncover a number of enticing options. The Subaru lineup runs the gamut from best-sellers like the Outback and Forester to exciting new models like the all-electric Solterra. But what about performance? Sure, Subaru makes some of the most practical cars and SUVs on the […]
Saying Goodbye to the Chevy Camaro as We Know It
For American drivers who want to get their thrills behind the wheel of a sporty little Chevy coupe but don’t have the budget to spring for the iconic Corvette (or are looking for something a little more practical for day-to-day driving), the Camaro has long been an attractive model. The Camaro can trace its roots […]
Is It a Smart Move to Buy a Used Performance Car?
There are certain advantages to purchasing a used car. Most people are attracted to pre-owned vehicles because they offer an opportunity to drive a great car at a fraction of the original retail price. The average lifespan of a vehicle is increasing at an amazing rate, to the point where a car with 100,000 miles […]
Satisfy Your Need for Speed with a 2022 Dodge Charger SRT
It’s no secret that Dodge is known for its powerful and capable line of muscle cars. It’s one of the many reasons why agencies around the country choose the Dodge Charger for their law enforcement vehicles. They have to keep up in a pursuit somehow. What better way than in a sedan from a brand […]
Last Call for the Dodge Charger and Challenger
The phrase “the end of an era” gets thrown around a lot in marketing and advertising because it sounds good and elicits a strong emotional response. Sometimes, however, it’s accurate and is the best way to describe the discontinuation of a product––this is one of those times. Dodge has announced that the 2023 model year […]
The Subaru WRX Brings Rally Car Performance to the Masses
A visit to your local Subaru used car dealership can turn up all sorts of unexpected surprises. From rugged, best-selling crossovers like the Outback and Forester to the roomy, three-row Ascent, there’s bound to be something for everyone. Known for their practicality, fuel-efficient continuously variable transmissions, and standard all-wheel drive, Subaru’s vehicles have become the […]
10 Chevy Cars With Over 400 Horsepower
Chevy has been putting the Gs in GM since the early 1900s. Okay, so maybe the G-force from the 40-hp engine in the 1911 Classic Six wasn’t quite enough to knock your socks off, but it sure beat a horse and buggy. From these revolutionary roots, Chevy continued to add more and more ponies to […]
Nissan’s Fastest Car: The GT-R NISMO
It seems like everyone is trying to dabble in the sports car world these days, and Nissan is no different. Nissan has been manufacturing their GT-Rs for quite some time, and while the standard GT-Rs can be pretty quick, they’ve got a big brother that demands your attention. If you truly want to experience Nissan’s […]
When One Letter Says It All: The Legendary Nissan Z
What’s in a name? Prince, Elvis, and Madonna built their identities and careers in the spotlight using one name, a practice known as mononymity. As if hits like “Little Red Corvette,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” and “Like a Virgin” weren’t enough to define them, the artists’ forever sealed their fates in the spotlight, proving that nothing […]
4 Unique Times Volkswagen Was Very Impressive on the Track
Volkswagen may have gracefully bowed out of motorsports, but it’s not like all the fans of the brand have bowed out with them. There are a lot of people still excited about and enthralled with the concept of Volkswagens being used to race, whether it be on the drag strip, in rallies, or around various […]
Top Performance Features of the 2022 Chevy Camaro
There may not be a more iconic and recognizable car on the road than the Camaro. Sleek, sweeping curves, an intimidating stare, and a ride that seems like it can only reside in your dreams are just some of the ways the Camaro continues to thrill drivers everywhere. If the Camaro intrigues you, you’re not […]
2022 Chevy Camaro On The Drag Strip: What You Can Expect
With the 2022 Chevy Camaro making the rounds as an affordable pony car from the bowtie badge company, a lot of enthusiasts are thrilled at the prospect of owning one, tuning it, and maybe even racing it. But how well do you think the new model year will hold up on the drag strip? A […]
Diamond in the Rough: The Subaru WRX
What comes to mind when you think of Subaru? I’ll wait. Did “extremely high-performance and stylish sports car” come to mind? If not, it probably will by the time you are done reading this. The Subaru WRX may not look from the outside to be the sportiest of all sports cars, but its inner workings […]
The 2018 Chevy Camaro
Did you know that on many car dealership websites, the 2018 Chevy Camaro is already showing up as a used car? That’s incredibly exciting when you consider that just because a year has passed, a highly rated, fascinating, playful vehicle has depreciated just enough to be affordable. That’s one of the greatest secrets of shopping […]