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The Quickest Production Car in the World

When people think about the fastest production cars in the world, they usually imagine cars with large engines equipped with a growling exhaust. Up until this year, the fastest production cars were all sports cars with turbo or supercharged engines. Recently, the electric Model S from Tesla was announced as the fastest production car in the world. In the past, the Porsche 918 Spyder and LaFerrari

The Second HellCat

When Dodge introduced the Challenger HellCat, it was one of the fastest muscle cars available. With over 700 horsepower powered by a V8 engine, the popularity of this car led Dodge to create the Charger HellCat. When a 2 door coupe isn’t enough, the Dodge Charger will offer the space of a sedan with the power of a sports car. Starting at $65,000, the Dodge Charger HellCat produces an impressive 7

Porsche Redesigns the Boxster

Porsche has always done a great job at blending both sport and luxury into their vehicles. Their high-end models such as the Cayman and 911 continue to beat super cars on the track while offering an elegant interior which faster cars often lack. Their lowest level sports car which is the Boxster recently received a much needed upgrade both to the looks and engine. The new Porsche Boxster received

The Decline of Manual Transmissions

There has been a decline in manual transmission vehicles in the US. According to a report by Fox, only 10% of the cars in the US had manual transmissions. While there are quite a few car manufacturers that only offer automatic in their vehicles, there are still a few vehicles left that are only available in manual. This means car buying may require a bit more research, depending on your preference

The Best or Nothing At an Affordable Price

Mercedes-Benz has been producing top quality vehicles since the early 1900s. “The best or nothing” has been the motto for their vehicles and for good reason. Mercedes has created a brand which sets high expectations when it comes to luxury vehicles. With high quality interiors, powerful engines and sleek design, Mercedes is second to none when providing consumers with quality luxury vehicles. Aft

The Rise of the Electric Vehicles

There has been much debate over the years about whether people should purchase an electric car or stay with a regular one. When it comes to driving the vehicle, many often assume that electric cars are slower than traditional cars with bulky gas engines, that they don’t look very appealing and then there's also the issue about recharging the battery on a long drive. This may be due to the first fe

Porsche Sends Acura a Secret Message

When a car manufacturer is working on creating a new super car, they often purchase cars from their competitors to do some research. By taking apart cars from their top competition, they are able to learn what makes the other vehicle perform as well as it does, and how they can improve on it. When this happens, the car manufacturer that sells the car doesn’t know who is purchasing their vehicle an

The Rise of The Turbochargers

For many years automakers have been creating cars with large naturally-aspirated engines. In the past, companies such as BMW and Mercedes have been using 6, 8, and even 10-cylinder engines in their larger vehicles to gain power and comfort. However, with the recent emphasis on more fuel efficient vehicles, companies have started testing turbochargers and even twin turbos in their vehicles to gain

QNX Technology Assisting Ford and Toyota

In 2015 the phrase “internet of things” or IoT become quite popular and Blackberry, Google and have Amazon started focusing on connecting smart devices. With smartphones now linking up to home devices, planes and cars, many companies have started investing in technology that will make every day life much easier for consumers by allowing all of their devices to share important information. An exam

The Million Mile Toyota Tundra

Toyota has been known for many years to manufacture great cars that are affordable as well as dependable. Whether a person is trying to buy a brand new or used car, a Toyota is a great choice for those that want a car that will not give them many problems, and last long enough to pass down to their children. When looking at AutoTrader.com, Cheatsheet.com and other websites that rank vehicles base