These three American muscle cars have an iconic rivalry. There are large fanbases for the Ford Mustang, the Dodge Challenger and the Chevrolet Camaro. But which mid-size sports car dominates? In at least this one category, the Mustang beats out the Challenger and the Camaro. In fact––depending on how much dependability means to you––the Ford …
Back in the early 2010s I went to a Ford car show at the famous Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The location hosts many of the East Coast’s finest car shows. While there, I came across a marker car. That is a car, in this case, a Ford Mustang, that had been decorated in marker …
The horsepower wars gave birth to the muscle cars in the 1960s and 1970s. Iconic nameplates such as Mustang, Challenger, and Camaro were birthed out of that period. But, then came the oil embargo of the late 1970s, as well as the environmental restrictions that were enacted by the United States government. Suddenly, the 300 …
The Dodge Challenger is the ideal car for many Americans. It boasts a muscular old school style and blends that with a wide variety of performance options. But Dodge doesn’t exactly get a gold star for its reputation in terms of reliability. So how did the Dodge muscle car win a dependability award over the …
When it comes to buying a sports car, there are a lot of downfalls to paying that brand-new sticker price. While you do know you are the original owner and can ensure that maintenance is done properly, you also have to be concerned with depreciation, which is more severe in sports cars and luxury cars …
So, 2020 hasn’t been a great year for the Chevy Camaro. Consumer Reports gave this year’s model the lowest possible reliability score for reasons such as poor visibility and lack of comfort. If you want to skip the 2020 model it’s totally understandable. You can always buy used of course but you might also want …
The Chevy Camaro is a desirable muscle car that basically makes any trip feel more like an adventure. Its general popularity and exceptional performance entice new drivers each year. The 2018 model, in particular, was celebrated for being an affordable sports car, but reviews from critics are mixed. Here we will help determine if the …
Although they went through a bit of a rough patch, today’s muscle cars far out-strip their illustrious forebears. For one, the Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye delivers 797 hp. And the Ford Mustang GT500 is a rival for the C8 Corvette and even some supercars. But, although it doesn’t sell as well, the Chevrolet Camaro is …
Consumer Reports is a great source for fair and honest car reviews. When it came to the 2020 Chevy Camaro, they didn’t have many nice things to say.
Today’s new muscle cars are definitely faster than their 60s predecessors. In fact, quite a few innocuous-looking modern cars can, too. For example, a Hyundai Veloster N can go 0-60 faster than a Hemi ‘Cuda ever could. But even ignoring how necessary emissions restrictions decreased performance, some muscle cars simply didn’t live up to their …
Along with the El Camino and Impala, the Camaro comes to mind when thinking about iconic Chevy cars. First introduced in 1967, it’s still one of the most beloved cars in the automaker’s lineup. It’s also one of the cheapest sports cars on the market, though rare editions can fetch prices of over $900,000. The …
All 3 of the American muscle car makers—Dodge, Ford, and Chevrolet—have created high-power drag strip racers. One, the 840-hp Dodge Demon, was even street-legal, though the 1000-hp Hellephant V8 is understandably not. Although, some of the fastest cars at the drag strip aren’t gasoline-powered, but electric. Some have even transplanted EV drivetrains under classic muscle …
Ask an automotive enthusiast what the best selling sports car is, and often the answer will be the Mazda MX5 Miata. So, this might come as a shock, but things are not as they seem. For 2019, The Ford Mustang was the world’s best-selling sports car. There are also other World’s Best titles that the Mustang holds. Today, April 17th, …
The Chevrolet Camaro is one of the most iconic cars in the United States. Just because a car is popular, doesn’t mean it won’t have problems.
On the track, the Chevy Camaro can more than keep up with the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger. But that might not be the case for much longer. The Mustang lineup is expanding, and not just through the Mach-E crossover. There’s a new Ford Mustang Mach 1 in the works, and the current GT500 is …
Of all the new options on the market this year, there are bound to be some contenders that struggle. This Consumer Reports list of the most unreliable cars of 2020 gives a detailed reliability to rating to each vehicle it features. Among others such as the Volkswagen Atlas, the Acura MDX, and the Chrysler Pacifica, …
For decades the world has been fascinated with Dolly Parton. Whether it’s her winning smile or just the light refracting from the thousands of rhinestones adorning the garments she wears, Dolly Parton always lights up the room. It should come as no surprise that the cars she has selected over the years have been as …
When any of us go to the dealer to get a new vehicle, we’re hoping for a few things. One thing we’re hoping for is to find a car, SUV, or truck that’s visually appealing, affordable and that will get us through a few years without a lot of costly repairs. Thanks to organizations like …
Before 2015, If you would have told any muscle car enthusiast that the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro were going have four-cylinder engines under their hoods, they probably would have laughed and maybe even gotten a little angry. Fast forward to today, and the base Ford Mustang EcoBoost and Chevrolet Camaro LS are now …
For car model kits, Lego tends to be the go-to. Some automakers use a similar strategy for selling their cars in the US. Though, for toy cars, it’s hard to find a brand more recognizable or iconic than Mattel’s Hot Wheels. There’s a few on my desk right now. 2018 marked its 50th anniversary, and …
Overall, vehicles have gotten better over time. Sure, they’ve also gotten larger and heavier. But in terms of technology and safety, new cars trump classic ones. However, not every vehicle improved over the years. In chasing refinement, some risk losing their way, and their reputations along the way. And there’s one car, in particular, that …
Despite the popularity of off-road SUVs like the Wrangler, muscle cars still loom large. Perhaps the best example is the Dodge Challenger, unchanged in 13 years. But its sales have grown with the help of high-powered models like the Hellcat and Demon, and it’s also earned above-average reliability scores from Consumer Reports. In contrast, the …
Many different car manufacturers have had one of its cars win a NASCAR championship, but one company has by far the most.
Camaros have always been the gold standard for muscle car enthusiasts. Even the six-cylinder versions are still a collectible Camaro—sporty, the right size, and there are a ton of reproduction parts. There is so much support in the aftermarket to fix any mechanical or cosmetic issues that you can literally put together a brand new …
We’ll start out by saying there will be a lot of debate about this list of the fastest muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s. Part of the problem comes from the special cars manufacturers back-doored to racers, where 30 or maybe 50 of them were produced. Should they be on this list? How about …
Well now, this sure beats renting another crummy Versa. Hendrick Motorsports is modifying a gang of not one, but two different Chevy Camaros that you can rent from Hertz Rental. You’ll be seeing them in certain areas of the country, and with those bright yellow stripes laying against the shiny black bodies, we are sure …
No matter what’s going on in the world, two things are consistent when it comes to cars in the U.S. People like familiarity and comfort, and they also like displaying their American pride. This translates to the things they eat, buy, and do, but it also makes sense that one of these things would be …
The flattest, smoothest strip of concrete in the world is a three-mile runway in Florida. This was once the Shuttle Landing Facility runway at the Kennedy Space Center where the Space Shuttle took off and landed. It’s now the home of Johnny Böhmer Proving Grounds where automakers and private owners run their vehicles to get …
The one-of-a-kind (so far) Chevrolet eCOPO Camaro went to the auction block. General Motors, in a partnership with electric drag racing team Hancock and Lane Racing, developed the eCOPO Camaro for the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The annual trade-only event is all about the hottest cars and last year they unveiled eCOPO Camaro …
Getting a driver’s license is an exciting time. The new driver has gained a measure of freedom and gets to pick out that first, special vehicle. It’s important to make good choices when selecting your first vehicle. Some vehicles have too much power for a new driver. Some vehicles need a bit more road experience than a …
What would you think the average age of a muscle car buyer is? 40? 60? 75? He or she would need to have the bread to purchase it in the first place, right? Or at least be able to get a loan—which these days is anyone with a pulse. So maybe money isn’t a factor? …
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This isn’t the first rodeo for the sixth-generation Camaro exterior design director Tom Peters. Though recently retired, he prevailed within GM Design for probably longer than he’d like to admit. But, that’s a huge badge of honor in a profession that tends to shed designers like over-ripened fruit. Having overseen many designs from two generations …
According to a new report from CarBuzz, there’s a chance Chevrolet will be the first automaker to sell an electric pony car. If the wild rumor turns out to be true, then the next Chevy Camaro is far from dead, even if it has been delayed. And while it sounds crazy at first, the Camaro’s …
Camaro fans can breathe again: the much-loved pony car is getting a reprieve and isn’t headed to the glue factory after all. Recently, unnamed sources at Chevrolet were hinting that the seventh-generation Chevrolet Camaro would be suspended indefinitely and its nameplate would be put to rest in 2023. Thankfully, that doesn’t appear to be accurate after a new …
