American muscle cars can trace their origins to 1949 when Oldsmobile dropped a 135-horsepower V-8 into a Rocket 88. But things improved as the next decade rolled around. In 1955, Chrysler stuffed a 300-horsepower Hemi V-8 into its C-300 to produce Detroit's most powerful car for that year. While tame by today's standards, this capable cruiser topped out at 130 mph and could hit 60 mph from a standstill in 9.8 seconds. But Detroit and the car-buying public were never happy with the status quo. This helped usher in the 1960s and the golden age of American muscle.
Read moreWith gasoline at record-setting prices, it's natural to look at vehicles with good gas mileage. With this in mind, we'll explore new gas-efficient cars (according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). We'll also look at the best fuel-efficient used cars.
Read moreThe old days of auto shopping with a visit to the car lot to see what's in stock is long gone. Today's used car buyers begin online with searches like "cheap used cars for sale near me" or "used cars cheap." What's more, vehicle shopping doesn't even have to involve a trip to a dealer. Many auto retailers offer 100% virtual shopping, including delivery to a buyer's home.
Read moreNo conversion about venerable Ford pickup trucks is complete without discussing Ford's Power Stroke Diesel-engines that have appeared in both the Ford F-150 and Ford F-Series Super Duty. For many truck buyers, the idea of pickup and a Diesel powerplant go hand-in-hand. Let's dive in further as you begin a search for used trucks for sale.
Read moreFord Mustangs have been traversing American streets and highways for almost 60 years. It's an iconic car with legendary status among diehard enthusiasts and casual car fans. So, when Ford introduced an all-electric vehicle with a Mustang name, some pony car devotees shouted foul while others embraced a changing automotive world.
Read moreThe RAM TRX was a long time coming. The folks at Chrysler (now part of Stellantis) felt it was time to end the Ford F-150 Raptor's dominance and got to work in 2015. Truck fans got to see the first results as RAM revealed the Rebel TRX concept at the 2016 Texas State Fair.
Read moreSubaru began in Japan in the 1950s as the offshoot of an aircraft company that underwent reorganization after World War II. At this time, the Japanese economy was slowly turning around, and demand for automobiles increased. The company's first cars like the 1500 and tiny air-cooled 360 were unremarkable people movers. By the late 1960s, Subaru came to the U.S. to ride the wave of Japanese auto imports.
Read moreWhile the 911 represented the Porsche brand in the 20th century, the Boxster helped usher in a more successful Porsche for the 21st century. This mid-engine roadster created a way for sports cars enthusiasts to embrace the Porsche brand more affordably. Let's check out the story behind this remarkable car.
Read moreTake a trip back to the later part of the 1970s, and you'll find an American auto market in transition. The muscle car era was over and Detroit's vehicles of the day were lackluster, at best. At the same time, Japanese automakers had already established a beachhead here with cars like the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic.
Read moreThere are few automobiles as iconic as the Volkswagen Beetle. What began as an idea (under dubious circumstances) for an affordable family car ultimately transformed into a vehicle that changed the motoring world.
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