These days, the use of nuclear energy is pretty much limited to power plants and submarines, but there was a time when it was thought the controversial power source could be used to drive our cars.
When I first drove the Toyota GR Supra, I was quite impressed with its handling and ability to get around a track pretty quick. But as is the legacy of the Supra, there will always be tuners who can eke more power and capability out of these cars.
Corvette lovers have been dreaming of a mid-engined version of the great American sports car for decades. Now, for 2020, that wish has been fulfilled. After spending two fun-packed days in the Nevada desert putting the new Vette through its paces, I’m thrilled to report that it’s one of the best performance cars you can buy – for any amount of money.
If you look back at the history of high performance sports cars, there are frequently small brands that come along and make a handful of vehicles for extremely wealthy clients, or maybe just a one-off prototype.
This fascinating educational film was commissioned by General Motors back in 1936 to show how cars were produced at the time. The 30-minute movie, titled “Master Hands,” takes us back in time to watch the production of Chevrolets – from forging molten steel for the engine block, to hand-assembling every component of the chassis and body.
The amount of manual labor and workmanship involved in the production line was truly staggering, never mind the dangers of working with fiery vats of metal and powerful and massive milling, stamping and riveting machines.
Everyone who drives a car understands the basic concept of horsepower as a way of measuring their vehicle’s engine capabilities. Counting power based on the pulling strength of horses dates back to the 18th century as a way to measure the output of steam engines, when it helped buyers understand how many draft horses they could replace with a given engine.
I recently had the opportunity to spend some time in the beautiful, snow-capped mountains of central Colorado, where Rocky Mountain Redline assembled a variety of all-wheel drive vehicles to demonstrate their prowess in wintry conditions. Among the cars and crossovers was one of the first ever 2020 Dodge Charger GT AWDs to roll off the assembly line.
It’s been less than a year since the first Toyota GR Supra hit dealerships. While the collaboration between the Japanese and Germans at BMW was quite successful in its first go-round, Toyota thinks they can do even better for the 2021 model year and beyond.
The 2021 GR Supra 3.0
The current-gen Aston Martin Vantage is a pretty incredible looking car in coupe form, but if you love open-air driving like I do, then you’ll be happy to know that the Vantage is now available as a convertible.
Hot on the heels of its retro-infused 5th generation Mustang (which lived from 2005 to 2014), Ford showed off this gorgeous vision for a future pony car, designed by Fabrizio Giugiaro of Italdesign Giugiaro.
This one-off Mustang concept was unabashedly European in style, with its Lambo-esque scissor doors, and beautifully sculpted, curvaceous rear end.
Friends of mine know that I’m a huge fan of the Jaguar F-TYPE. In fact, I daily drive one of these British beauties – a 2014 V8S convertible in Firesand Orange. I’ve gone as far as ECU tuning my car for a few extra horses too.
I’ve always wanted one of those concept sports cars that was lifted a bit and tricked out for rally racing. I think they’re some of the cooler looking vehicles out there, even if they’re not the most nimble on a paved track.
It’s been a few years since the Ford GT first appeared on the scene, and it’s still one of the most beautiful and exotic cars being made today. For 2020, Ford Performance has given the car a couple of performance tweaks, bumping its 3.5-liter
For many years, Cadillac was the brand that embodied the latest in technology at General Motors. But in recent years, the feature gap between luxury cars and mass-market vehicles has narrowed due to consumer demand and expectations for tech.
With the Hellcat engine finding its way into the Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, and Jeep Grand Cherokee, FCA continues to look for places to stick its ridiculously powerful supercharged V8 power plant. Next up on the list is a seemingly obvious pick – the Dodge Durango.
