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Here's a look at the two unlikely pairings for the compact SUVs with the most horsepower: the Jeep Wrangler and Volvo XC60.

Check out the Trans Am Worldwide modern reimaginations of iconic muscle cars like the Trans Am Pontiac Firebirds, GTO Judges, and SS 396 Chevrolet Chevelles.

Here's the story behind the Steve Morris SMX 5000-hp V8 engine that can be used for the street on pump gas or at the drag strip.

Automakers are slowly dropping V8 engines, but they aren't abandoning all engines. Here are the companies championing the inline-six engine revival.

Learn about what it takes to safely daily drive a rear-wheel drive car, even in winter.

The specialized Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm offers performance features that make this the sports car you'll want to drive.

The new 2022 Audi RS3 is an outstanding performance sedan ready to make you grin. With 400 horsepower, is this new compact sedan the choice for you?

Finding a cheap and fast car seems impossible. But, if you take a look at these different models, you can easily get a fun-to-drive and cheap new car.

Drivers who want an exciting drive will want to consider a supercharged engine. How do superchargers work?

A "performance SUV" sounds like an oxymoron, but there are some SUVs that perform better than others. We picked six that fit the profile the best.

The Nissan 300zx and Mitsubishi 3000GT were two sports coupes competing for enthusiasts' hearts during the 1990s. Is one better than the other?

One month ago Chevrolet discontinued its LT5 supercharged 6.2-liter V8 crate engine, which was available from 2018 to 2021. It would only make sense for this engine to be replaced by something more enticing for buyers.

Buying a slightly used sports car can mean major savings on a decent amount of horsepower. With these used 2020 models, buyers can expect so save a bit of cash without losing out on the chance to own a drivable car with higher horsepower than your average daily driver.

The continuously variable Transmission is efficient and fascinating but it can't handle rigorous torque.

Have you ever tried to exercise at a high elevation and noticed that you had a much harder time breathing than when you’re closer to sea level? That’s because the air is thinner at a higher elevation, which makes it much harder to breathe. But does the same rule apply to cars? Can high altitude …

The first thing we ask about any sports car or performance-oriented car is simple: how much horsepower does it have? While what we consider to be an impressive amount of horsepower changes over time, it is still the consistent measurement that we value when trying to decipher how fast a car is. While that number …

When I was growing up, the Ferrari 308 on the Magnum P.I. television show caught my attention. From there, I learned what an exotic car is. That is a low volume car, with performance to wow, a high price tag, and most often is created by a boutique manufacturer. Most times, that performance to wow …

I spent some time with the 2020 Lexus NX this week, and I’ve been able to put it through the paces as a family car. The model I’m driving is a 2020 Lexus NX 300 F Sport. This compact luxury crossover SUV sports a nice clean look. It’s extreme in a modern or fancy sense––if …

Hyundai has a full house of vehicles on its plate. Their website shows no less than seven SUVs. To be honest, many of the models are crossovers. But, the definition of SUVs has been changing in recent years from solely ladder-frame-chassis vehicles to include crossovers as well. So, many manufacturers, including Hyundai, are now grouping …

Carmakers have long offered a series of performance and aesthetic packages to appeal to a wider variety of audiences. Ford had the Shelby GT cars, Chevrolet gave cars like the Camero and El Camino the “Super Sport” treatment. The newest Hyundai joining in the performance package fun will be the Hyundai Sonata N-Line.  The Hyundai …