Sports cars are rarely cheap, especially when they’re new. Despite this, some aren’t always worth the hefty sticker price automakers like to slap on them. It appears the 2021 Chevy Camaro is the only sports car over $40,000 to earn this less-than-illustrious distinction this year. Or that’s what Consumer Reports thinks, anyway. The well-known review …
Long-term tests can provide really helpful consumer information for buyers of brand new models like the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N.
One way to degrade a brand is to do a promotion that reduces it to a punchline. That appears to be what Nissan is doing to the legendary GT-R. Specifically, it has created this 2022 Nissan GT-R Nismo Special Edition. It was done to promote the return of the GT-R as part of a Happy …
Safety recalls affect nearly every make and model of vehicle, and they are a relatively normal part of the car manufacturing experience. Recalls are issued when a manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) identifies a problem that may cause a safety issue, allowing owners to get the problem fixed before an actual …
Today, BMW M cars rely on forced-induction for their performance. And the send-off for the naturally-aspirated era was the E86-gen BMW Z4 M Coupe.
Nothing says adventure like cruising down the highway in a brand-new convertible with the top down and wind in your hair. If you’re looking for a fast sports car that offers optimum performance, check out a two-seater roadster convertible. It may not be the quietest ride, and cargo space is non-existent, but they sure are fun to drive. Consumer …
Sometimes an automaker has to step outside the box in order to get attention. BMW, which has earned the ire of consumers by charging a subscription fee for heated seats amongst other things, has decided now is a great time to do just that with the 2021 BMW M4 Competition. BMW might have missed the …
There’s a lot to like about the Mazda MX-5 Miata. It is a convertible, after all. But when it comes to buying a used Mazda MX-5 Miata, what is there to know? Let’s find out. Which generation of the Mazda MX-5 Miata should you choose? The Mazda MX-5 Miata has been around for quite some …
Dash cam video shows a hair-raising joyride in an Audi R8. The stolen supercar burns down suburban streets at speeds exceeding 100mph.
Last year we thought that the 1,314 hp Elektron One supercar was a bit of overkill. Since then, numerous other supercar manufacturers have hit or surpassed that number. But now, German automaker Elektron is back. And its Quasar electric hypercar is beyond overkill with 2,300 hp. Once the numbers start getting this high it is …
What you’re looking at is the rear section of a Fox-body Mustang that got ripped in half. It happened at the 828 Cash Days No Prep drag racing event at Wilkesboro Dragway in North Carolina. As you can see there is plenty of roll cage and tubular reinforcement left. That’s what saved this lucky Mustang …
Well, this is one way to increase your melon sales. The owner of this Ferrari 488 GT in Vietnam has increased his melon sales selling them from the car’s frunk. We’re not kidding. When people see his Ferrari coming down the street they flock to it supercharges his sales. But how can selling melons support …
For more than 50 years, the Porsche 911 has been gracing American roadways with its unique styling and upscale appeal. The iconic flat-six is one of the most influential models offered by the prestigious brand. As the German-based automaker explores electric technology and increases its investments in the growing EV industry, consumers can’t help but …
The Ford Mustang Boss 429 of the 1960s remains one of the best-looking muscle cars of its time. However, with a heavy V8 upfront, this iconic Mustang was by no means balanced or composed. Unbeknownst to the general public, the American carmaker was already toying with the idea of implementing radical changes with potentially massive …
Ford, Dodge, and Chevy all produce very limited turn-key race cars for use in NHRA and National Muscle Car drag racing sportsman classes. Dodge’s Challenger Drag Pak has been produced about every other year since 2009. Most of them have been Hemi-powered of varied displacement. But in 2011 Dodge offered the Challenger Drag Pak with …
This week, one bargain worth looking into on the Cars and Bids auction site is this 1988 Rover Mini Jet Black Edition.
There are plenty of beefy American muscle cars and aggressively styled sports cars on the road today. In a world where the road seems to be looming with aggression, some compact vehicles stand out for looking rather pleasant. In fact, there are some very capable cars that are borderline adorable, even though many of them …
The Hyundai Veloster is a sporty hot hatch with a lot to offer. In previous years, it has been the car of choice for first-time drivers, commuters, and even car enthusiasts looking for something a little bit more practical to modify. Overall the hatchback is very well-rounded, offering just enough of everything most drivers are …
While the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 might’ve arrived with questionable styling, its performance is undeniable. With a $161,000 base price, this track-ready Porsche has to perform and stand the test of time. To test this, the German carmaker torture tested its prototype car to extreme degrees. A new report by Motor1 indicates that this required …
2021 hasn’t exactly been kind to Camaro sales so far. First, the Chevrolet muscle car’s brakes stopped sales in Washington and California. Then, as is the case with many vehicles this year, Chevy halted Camaro production due to chip shortages. And this is all following the Mustang and Challenger overtaking the Camaro in the market. …
BMW is well-known for its sporty and luxurious cars, but BMW’s not perfect by any means. Like many other automakers, it’s had its fair share of troubles, and some of those issues are more dangerous than others. Here’s a look at the most recent recall involving BMWs and their airbag issues. Almost 2,000 BMWs are …
The Jaguar F-Type offers nearly everything most buyers want in a sports car. It boasts top-of-the-line tech, a sleek exterior, and, most important, high performance. However, Jaguar has issued a recall for thousands of 2020 F-Type models over a stability concern. If you recently purchased one, here’s what you need to know. Safety and the …
The covers are finally off of the 2022 Toyota GR 86. Despite some initial delays, Toyota finally revealed what its most affordable sports car looks like and what it offers. However, as before, the Toyota GR 86 shares a lot with the Subaru BRZ. But just how different—or rather, how similar—are they? The last-gen Subaru …
In the market for a new sports car? The 2021 Chevy Corvette and Jaguar F-Type provide high performance and amenities that make them attractive options. Each offers distinct strengths and weaknesses that differentiate them from others in the segment and each other. But a recent comparison shows the Corvette is clearly a better buy than …
The 2022 Toyota GR 86 just arrived as a highly anticipated new model for the more affordable end of the sports car segment. While we saw its mechanical sibling, the Subaru BRZ, the Toyota took its sweet time before breaking cover. As its name suggests, this new sports car is a product of Gazoo Racing, …
The Toyota MR2 is an inexpensive and popular sports car despite its dubious safety record and reputation for being deadly.
Considering the ‘entry-level’ 2021 Roma starts at $220k, buying a Ferrari is understandably a pipe dream for many people. However, even brand-new Ferraris eventually become depreciated used cars. And sometimes, they become underappreciated affordably-priced used cars. The 308 GT4 is this for the Italian brand’s classic models, for example. And if you’re after a more …
The Mustang is one of Ford’s most famous models. However, Consumer Reports hasn’t recommended buying one until just recently.
The 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 is coming in hot, and by “hot,” I mean expensive. Cars keep getting more and more expensive. However, leave it to the Porsche, the finest go-kart makers in all the land, to run up the price up on the new GT3 a cool $20K. You read that right. Porsche has …
The 2014 Porsche Cayman received high praise form U. S. News. This affordable used sports car is one of the best options on the road.
Porsche Director of GT Cars Andres Preuninger opened up to Edmunds about the automaker’s struggle to engineer more power.
Few cars have been immortalized in kit car and replica form as the Shelby Cobra, especially the 427 version. The sports car’s legend looms so large that it inspired a modern successor, the original Dodge Viper. But even icons can be eclipsed. And with the help of Ford’s ‘Godzilla’ engine, the Superformance MKIII-R might do …
The 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 impressed Edmunds test drivers with its state of the art engineering. It’s a perfect evolution of the legendary line.
Some believe you can’t make an SUV as athletic as a sports car, but Porsche proves them wrong. The automaker currently makes two SUVs: the Porsche Cayenne and the Macan. The Porsche Macan is the newest model and has risen to be the most popular choice since its introduction in 2015. However, the Cayenne is …
Naturally, compared to their modern counterparts, classic muscle cars aren’t quite as fast. But the appeal of vintage cars is about more than just outright speed. It’s why Jay Leno enjoys driving both his ’02 Pontiac Firebird and his 1979 Trans Am. And it’s why he enjoyed being behind the wheel of a museum-loaned 1966 …
Edmunds ranks the 2005 Scion tC as one of the best used cars for college students. There’s another year tC that makes way more sense.
The 2022 Nissan Z has been all over the internet in recent weeks. In fact, a spy video gave us a close-up look at the production variant way ahead of its global debut. Despite this, most of this Nissan’s important details have remained a major secret. However, a new rumor by an alleged insider reveals …
Chevrolet is no longer taking orders for the 2021 Corvette as more setbacks stymie production. Order books will open for the 2022 Corvette this summer. So if you wanted to order a 2021 model you’re too late. “Chevrolet dealers will begin taking orders for 2022 Corvettes in July” “Due to an overwhelming demand for the …
Chevy Corvette Stingray — three words sure to make your car-loving heart go pitter-patter. The first C1 Corvette rolled off Chevrolet’s Flint, Michigan assembly line on June 30, 1953. However, it wasn’t an immediate success. The automaker produced 300 Corvette units in 1953 but sold only 183, presumably thanks to its subpar 150 hp and …
While the next-gen SL is going to be AMG-only, not every previous version of Mercedes-Benz’s convertible was about outright performance. And if you look carefully, you can score a used example for not a lot of money. But, while not every SL was terribly sporty, a few offered some rather extreme engines. Such is the …
If the regular 2021 TLX isn’t sporty enough for you, don’t worry, because Acura is about to release the TLX Type S. And it promises to be the first of several upcoming Type S models. However, this isn’t the first time the Japanese luxury brand has used that moniker. And this week on Bring a …
The only thing lamer than stealing someone’s car is stealing a car you can’t even drive. That is precisely what happened in this situation where some numbskull stole a high-end performance sportscar in the U.K. earlier this month. The knucklehead in question is a fella named Lee Smythe, and the sports car (supercar) in question …
Yesterday an old dump truck shoved a Mini up one of the Gardiner Expressway on-ramps in Toronto, Canada. Sideways. This went on for almost half-a-mile. The woman driving the Mini had no idea what or why it happened. Today we know more. Both TV and newspapers have since interviewed the woman driving the Mini. She …
As the Subaru BRZ broke cover last year, everyone assumed the Toyota 86 would arrive closely behind it. However, several months later, Toyota’s version of this affordable sports car remains missing. Thankfully a new report out of Japan indicates that this delay is intentional. According to Best Car reported by Autoblog, Toyota President Akio Toyoda …
A UK company called Helm has started producing a modern version of the Jaguar E-Type Series One. known as the XKE it was first produced 60 years ago. And just like that, Jaguar’s first XKE is back in production after all those long 60 years. And it looks as contemporary as it did in the …
While the Shelby company helped tune a lot of cars over the years, few are as well-represented as the Mustang. And though Shelby American isn’t directly involved with the modern GT500 Mustang, Carroll would likely be proud of the muscle car’s supercar-slaying performance. But while the current-gen car more than lives up to the nameplate, …
For all of the cars we come across at MotorBiscuit to call one series of cars the “Most Outlandish” it has to really be outlandish. And there is no other way to describe the Dunham Coach Motor Car Company Corvorado. If another series car qualifies for that distinction better than the Corcovado please let us …
Cars and sailing don’t really mix—with a few notable exceptions. One is if you’re talking about something like the Amphicar. And another is the luxury cars that float and waft down the road, aka the land yachts. But while some automakers may dabble in aquatic activities, their cars usually only have a hint of nautical …
If you look real close you still won’t be able to tell what this car started as. Keep looking. These were an elaborate re-body by Zimmer out of Florida. Florida was a mecca for exploits like this because of all of the boat building and development going on there. Zimmer built retro-trash “neo-classic” classic cars …
Hypercars, by definition, offer extreme levels of performance. Swedish company Koenigsegg, though, blends that kind of performance with more than a touch of unconventionality. Yes, hypercars like the Bugatti Divo can sprint at 200+ mph. But who else but Koenigsegg would make something like the four-seater Gemera? And as Doug DeMuro explains in his latest …
A lot of unique vehicles have passed through the MotorBiscuit portals but we feel remiss in not knowing about this one before. Behold the Valarra Corvette. No, it’s not exotic but it looks like one. It is a body kit for a C6 Chevy Corvette. Valarra, out of Pinellas Park, Florida, has done an excellent …
