01 Nov, 2026

How the Underappreciated Ford Torino Quietly Outsold the Mustang in the Early 1970s

While it doesn’t garner the same notoriety as some of the American muscle cars of the era the second-generation Dodge Charger or Chevrolet Chevelle SS, to name a couple the Ford Torino story is one of the most fascinating chapters in Ford’s performance history. The car was never quite acknowledged as the musclecar it deserved […]

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Engineering the SR-71 Blackbird: Speed, Stealth, and the Mach 3.5 Debate

Perhaps the most amazing achievement in aviation is the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. This was a plane designed at the height of the Cold War, where demands for reconnaissance forced engineer to try, and reach, capabilities previously unimaginable. Capable of flying at greater heights and faster speeds than a conventional aircraft, the Blackbird flies in excess […]

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Trade Tariffs Reshape Volvo Lineup with Removal of S90 Sedan from U.S. Market

The global automotive market is undergoing a major realignment as changing trade policies begin influencing which vehicles automakers can profitably sell in North America. Volvo Cars is preparing to remove the S90 sedan from its U.S. lineup, with the China-built executive sedan facing sharply higher import costs under new U.S. tariff structures. The decision shows […]

21 mins read

How Turbocharged Engines Power Modern Performance Cars and Eighties Racing Legends

Modern engines wouldn’t be anywhere without the boost of a turbocharger. A modern engine will deliver power as and where you need it, a smaller engine will deliver power equivalent to that of much larger engines just a few years ago. Rather than a larger engine block and capacity, an exhaust system energy is then […]

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Analyzing the Lexus LC 500 Depreciation Curve and Real Market Ownership Costs

More than likely one of the most compelling Japanese-designed luxury grand tourers of its generation, the Lexus LC 500 possesses a stunning design, brilliant engineering and the great sound of a naturally-aspirated V8. Since its release, with an initial sticker price of around $93,000, the model occupies a space very few manufacturers claim that of […]

23 mins read

Restomodding the Classic Ford Mustang: A Step-by-Step Guide to Modernizing Vintage Muscle

An American icon and king of the streets, the Ford Mustang has been a pulse-pounding embodiment of muscle car prowess since the 1960s. And for those who wish to combine its quintessential vintage look with today’s modern performance, this is where the restoration or “restomod” fits in. Taking aging sheetmetal and invigorating it for a […]

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The Real Reason Millions of Modern Engines Are Being Recalled

The automotive industry is facing an issue of large-scale engine recalls that far outweighs normal mechanical failures. Millions-in fact, over five million-engines from General Motors, Toyota, Honda, Stellantis, and Hyundai are either under recall or are under a federal investigation in the United States; each of these recalls costs tremendous amounts of repair dollars and […]

18 mins read

When Bugatti Built Four-Door Saloons: Inside the Story of the EB 112

These days, when one mentions Bugatti, there is an instant association with extremely fast hyper-cars, like the Veyron, Chiron, and the 1,775 horsepower hybrid Tourbillon. Yet, what was known as a company that made some of the fastest and most expensive cars ever manufactured had an unexpected turn of events during the 1980s and 1990s, […]

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