The NASCAR racing circuit became a big priority for the U.S. Automakers by the early-1960s. It led to the development by the mid-1960s of some of the most legendary big-block V8 engines ever produced. By the late-1960s when the high-performance Continue reading
Pontiac GTO History – Part 4: 1973-1974
The GTO which was one of the most influential cars of the 1960s, by 1972 had encountered a massive sales black hole. With the rise in popularity of the Pontiac Trans Am and Pontiac Firebird Formula, it was quite apparent Continue reading
2019 Genesis G70 Usurps 2018 BMW 3-Series?
Hyundai’s brand new upscale luxury car brand, Genesis Motors, with the G80 and G90 has been creating some serious waves for German luxury automakers. Both of these cars are solid contenders in a market segment which is led by BMW, Continue reading
2018 Toyota Camry 2018 XSE – True Performance Sedan?
The Toyota Camry is currently the best selling car in America. The Camry since its inception has been reliable, comfortable, but could never really be mistaken for an exciting car. The Camry was the car you bought when your priorities Continue reading
Pontiac GTO History – Part 3: 1970-1972
When the 1970 model year rolled along it was becoming clear that the GTO was beginning to lose its sales momentum. The problems with GTO sales were the rising sticker price of a GTO, higher insurance costs, and competition from Continue reading
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 CJ/SCJ – Ridiculously Underrated
For the 1969 model year Ford released an updated Mustang which was slightly bigger and heavier than previous Mustang offerings. The 1969 styling changes gave the Mustang a bolder and more muscular look, and backing up the look was a Continue reading
5 Craziest Jeep Concepts
Jeep has become an American icon, it has had more owners than you can shake a stick at over the last 76 years. Which hasn’t mattered since the Jeep brand has continued to gain in popularity ever since its inception Continue reading
Pontiac GTO History – Part 2: 1968-1969
This is Part 2 in the Pontiac GTO History Series. As discussed in Part 1, Pontiac hit a home run with the GTO’s introduction in 1964. It caught the automotive world by surprise. Soon thereafter there were many competitors Continue reading
Volvo’s Big Gamble Could Be Volvo’s Final Demise
Volvo’s chief executive Hakan Samuelsson has made a bold proclamation that Volvo starting with the 2019 model year will no longer offer an internal combustion engine without an electric motor. Starting in 2019 all of Volvo’s car and SUV offerings Continue reading
1968-1970 Dodge Charger R/T – Perfect Styling and Performance
Dodge made a decent splash with the 1966-1967 Charger. For Dodge this was new territory and it was a learning experience. The original 1966 Charger wasn’t the big hit that the Pontiac GTO had been in 1964, but it did Continue reading