Conserving energy often means finding new sources of energy within a given “system”, like an automobile or truck, and using it.  For example, many hybrid cars have regenerative braking systems that extract energy when the brakes are applied. Essentially each wheel has a small electric generator in it that when engaged, produces electrical power.  This […]

Replacing the power-steering fluid is not usually listed as a maintenance item for most cars and trucks.  You may have read that it’s a good idea or heard a mechanic give you a pitch for it, though.  The question is:  Should you do it? Well, it’s a matter of interpretation to some degree.  The truth […]

What exactly do the shock absorbers on your car do?  Silly question, right?  Everyone knows they absorb the bumps and shocks that occur when you drive your car on bumpy roads.  If a car didn’t have shock absorbers, every time you hit a bump, the whole car would jump around? Well, as it turns out, […]

In 2013, fatalities in the United States due to car accidents totaled 32,719.  While no exact number exists for the percentage of that number that is due to driver fatigue, insurance companies often attribute it to about 10%. Essentially that means that almost 3300 people per year die as a result of falling asleep at […]

New technologies in the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will enable drivers to tailor the car to the moment, whether it’s heading to work, touring the Pacific Coast Highway or lapping a road course. “We wanted to build on the flexibility of the current Camaro ZL1, which is great for grand touring, commuting, the drag strip and […]

For enthusiasts ready to buy and for those who just want to dream, the Dodge brand is launching its new Dodge Viper GTC Customizer, available at www.driveSRT.com/Viper. The Viper GTC Customizer offers Viper lovers of all stripes the chance to design their personalized version of the only hand-built performance supercar. The Dodge Viper GTC Customizer […]

Cadillac announced the ELR electrified luxury coupe will offer a host of upgrades for the 2016 model year, including boosts in acceleration, driving performance and connectivity. Major product upgrades include a more than 25 percent boost in power and torque, faster acceleration that improves 0-60 mph by 1.5 seconds, higher top speed, retuned chassis and […]

Power: 650 bhp @ 5,700 rpm The VelociRaptor 650 Supercharged Upgrade Includes: 2.9 Liter Supercharger System Air-to-Water Intercooler High Flow Air Induction Fuel Injector Upgrade Professional Installation

Only 1969 4-speed Chevelle L89 ordered in Black with Red interior GoodGuys 2014 Hemmings Muscle Car of the Year Concours Gold at Muscle Car Nationals, 2012 Frame-off restoration Matching numbers aluminum head 396/375 HP L89 engine Muncie M21 4-speed transmission 12 bolt rear end with 3.73 gears Power brakes

Sealy, Texas-When the next generation Cadillac CTS-V hits the streets later this year, it will have 640+ hp and a top speed of nearly 200 mph.  To the team at Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE), this is a good starting point.  The company plans to pick-up where they left off with the last gen CTS-V by […]