News & Car Culture

Chevrolet Introduces the Camaro ZL1 Convertible (Yes, a 640-Horse Drop-Top)!

You’ve probably heard about the 2017 Camaro ZL1. By most accounts, though, Chevrolet caught everyone off-guard by unveiling a convertible version of the ZL1 at the New York Auto Show. The drop-top essentially combines all the features of the ZL1 coupe with a removable roof. This includes the supercharged 6.2L V8, which churns out 640 horsepower and 640 ft.-lbs.

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The Bandit is Back: Burt Reynolds Introduces the New Bandit Trans Am

Pontiac may be gone, but the Trans Am will never be forgotten. That’s especially true for the most iconic Trans Am of all time: the Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am. In fact, the folks at Trans Am Depot have built the modern day version of the legendary Bandit Trans Am based on the fifth-generation Camaro’s Zeta

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2016 Muscle Car Match-Ups Round 2 Pairings Revealed!

The late models are gone. A few old-school hot rods remain. And yes, there’s still plenty of ’60s and ’70s American muscle to go around. Our 2016 Muscle Car Match-Ups field has been narrowed to a “Sweet 16,” but the most intriguing pairings and potential showdowns still lie ahead. For example: How would a Superbird fare against a Cyclone? How

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Ram HD Hellcat in the Works?

Is a Hellcat-powered Ram HD pickup on the way? The spy photographers at SpiedBilde spotted a heavily modified Ram HD that has fueled speculation that a Ram HD Hellcat might be in the works. The truck sports a heavily modified front-end with large central air scoop that could hide the 707-horsepower, supercharged V8. A Hellcat-powered

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Join the Battle Against the EPA’s Latest Proposal (Letter Template Included)

You can help protect your hobby against the EPA’s proposed rule prohibiting the conversion of street vehicles into dedicated race cars. Find your representative using these links: http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/ and http://www.senate.gov/senators/contact/. Then, use the template below to craft your letter opposing the EPA rule. You can copy and paste the text into an email, fill in the appropriate information where

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Welcome to 2016 Muscle Car Match-Ups: The Hot Rod Edition

  And, we’re back. Spring is in the air, and other than drive around with the windows down, filling out tournament brackets is at the top of our I Want To Do That lists. So that’s what we’re doing, and you’re invited to join us. What college basketball has ingrained in our culture, we’ve brought

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Ohio Attorney General Voices Strong Opposition to EPA’s Latest Threat to Motorsports

Ohio is a drag racing hotbed. The state is home to many aftermarket equipment manufacturers, several drag racing venues, and the world’s largest distributor of aftermarket parts: Summit Racing. It’s no wonder Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is strongly opposed to the latest EPA proposal to prohibit the conversion of street vehicles into dedicated race cars. DeWine recently

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See Jeep’s 50th Annual Easter Jeep Safari Concept Vehicles

Jeep introduced a series of new concept vehicle models for the 50th Annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, UT, and as usual, there were some fantastic head-turning, and gee-whiz designs. The Jeep Trailcat concept is a Wrangler powered by a 707-horsepower Hellcat engine. The Jeep Shortcut looks a lot like the classic CJ5. The Jeep Comanche

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