In an age when most of its competitors have been absorbed into larger manufacturers, Porsche remains a staunchly — and profitably — independent maker of high-performance sportscars. The Porsche name has become synonymous with sports cars and racecars because that is what company founders Ferdinand Porsche and his son Ferdinand ( Ferry ) set out to build when…
From terrain-traversing SUVs to ‘Bahn-burning sedans and coupes, there are few types of cars that Mercedes has yet to master in some form. (Mercedes-Benz/Wieck) NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Mercedes-Benz likes to claim that they invented the automobile all the way back in 1886, and while that claim has been heavily disputed, there’s no arguing they’ve made some of the…
Triumph sports cars always seemed to have more performance and feel more modern than their MG contemporaries at just a little additional cost. This great British brand traces its start to the manufacture of bicycles in the 1890s and to motorcycles in the early 1900s. It branched out into the production of cars in the 1920s and by the 1930s was turning out upscale…
They are saying the business model no longer works and after 12 years of growth for the highly loved publication that it still isn’t getting it. What really irritates me is they think that instead of reading about foreign and sports cars of all origins from many prior generations that I want my future issues sent to me as Hemmings Classic Car. If I’d wanted to…
7 top all-wheel-drive sedans under $35, 1 of 8 Whether it is for extra traction on wet roads or a desire for improved handling, an increasing number of car shoppers are interested in all-wheel-drive sedans. It used to be that all-wheel-drive, or AWD, was available only on high-end cars. Now, it’s available on many mainstream models. Here are 7 cars with all-wheel-drive…
Although it is true that you can never go back, sometimes the past comes forward for a little clowning around. Such is the case with the Westfield XI, an immensely entertaining, tail-sliding, 1160-pound English kit car with no other mission or use than to relive some very old, very fun times. A younger and lesser-known Colin Chapman built about 270 of the original…
Bag a performance car for less than you think Our favourites range from hatches to sports cars At less than £15, the cheapest is also one of the most fun Performance cars don t have to be cripplingly expensive. There are plenty of examples around which cost less than you might think, both to buy and in terms of how much they cost to run. Here are some of our…
If you want a fun car, but don t want to have to stop for gas all the time, you re actually spoiled for choice. This list features a number of genuinely fun cars that ll get 30 mpg, or better, on the highway, as certified by the EPA. 1 of 16 Audi TT Coupe – 30 MPG Highway Under its pretty skin, the Audi TT is basically an all-wheel-drive GTI. The extra weight…
PHILADELPHIA—Some cars will get your pulse pounding even when they’re at rest, and the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum (tucked away in an industrial section of South Philadelphia) owns at least 30 of them. The 65-car collection, built up by Dr. Fred Simeone (a retired neurosurgeon) over many years, celebrates sports racers from the era when competitive cars…
Many Ferrari clients have been availing themselves of Ferrari Financial Services (FFS) to purchase or lease new and Ferrari Approved certified pre-owned models. Now, FFS is offering Ferrari owners the ability to borrow against the equity of a Ferrari in their collection. Ferrari Financial Services introduces two exclusive financing programs designed specifically…
2018 Volkswagen Arteon.VolkswagenOn Monday, Volkswagen unveiled the latest addition to its line-up ahead of the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in the form of the Arteon. The stylish four-door combines the space and practicality of a family car with the aggressive looks of a sports car. The Arteon combines the design elements of a classic sports car with the elegance…
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European cars are considered high class. In spite of the other automotive giants in the US and in Asia, European car brands have managed to maintain their high status, thus becoming an integral part of the world car heritage. They are the definition of aesthetics, impressive performance and long-time tradition. Moreover, the first thing that comes to mind when…
Toyota is a world renowned automobile manufacturing company from Japan. It has its headquarters in Toyota city in Aichi prefecture located towards east of Nagoya. It is one of the biggest multinational brands in the world and employs over , 498 at its facilities worldwide. Furthermore, it is also the 14th largest MNC in terms of revenue. According to a survey…
Kia’s new sports car will arrive a bit sooner than, according to a report from . The new coupe, supposedly called the Kia GT, may debut later this year, setting the stage for other GT-badged cars in the future, including a Rio GT hot hatchback. We first got an indication of Kia’s sports-car ambitions with the GT4 Stinger concept car shown at the 2014 Detroit…
The RECARO Performance SPORT has best in class comfort, safety and convenience features and is designed for use forward-facing only with an internal harness and as a belt-positioning booster seat. It has an upper weight limit that accommodates an average 9.5 year old child and is one of the narrowest seats on the market, fitting three Racing-Inspired design protects…
Ferrari is an Italian sports car manufacturer that specializes in high-performance luxury vehicles. Ferrari models are known for their sleek design, speed, and high sticker prices. Ferrari car prices range from $188, 425 and go upwards of $400, . Enzo Ferrari did not set out to create cars; he actually began his a career in Italian racing, and in 1928 formed…
Sports cars are undoubtedly the coolest, most desirable and – usually – most fun to drive vehicles you can buy. However, most sports cars have just two seats. Luckily there are plenty of speedy models out there with an extra pair of seats if you just can’t talk the in-laws out of tagging along. Here are the best four-seat sports cars you can buy: 1. Audi TTS…
This 1963 MGB roadster looks stock, but sports a Ford 289 V-8 in place of its factory 1800cc four. According to the seller, the installation was done in 1969 by Hollywood Sport Cars, a fabled Los Angeles shop known for building racing MGs as well as the factory-sponsored “No. 55“ Sunbeam Tiger race car. Though not a Tiger, this car certainly has an interesting…
Available as a coupe or convertible, the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse has some of the best fuel economy ratings in the class. However, the Eclipse falters with poor rearward visibility. The base 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS is powered by a 162-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. The GT model has a 265-horsepower, 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine. Both models have…
Like the original, each XKSS will have a 3.4-litre, straight-six engine developing 250bhp. Every car will be constructed to the same specifications as the first 16 made in 1957, with every aspect fully certified by Jaguar. Other famous continuation cars include the 1963 Aston Martin DB4 Zagato, as well as the Ford GT40 and AC Cobra. In mid-March, Jaguar Land…
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To honor the 50th anniversary of its P1800, Volvo had its design director Christopher Benjamin pen a few sketches of what he thinks the P1800 of today might look like. An attractive 2+2 coupe that first bowed in 1961, the P1800 was later joined by an even-cooler hatchback/shooting brake iteration. In its day, the P1800 was more of a grand tourer than a sports…
Every enthusiast loves supercars and sports cars, but with outrageous price tags and performance that’s difficult to enjoy, sports cars aren t for everyone. Hot hatches, however, have always been incredible vehicles that enthusiasts can not only enjoy at the limit, but can also use every day. Not to mention they are relatively affordable. If you ask us, hot hatches…
