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Chevrolet Pressroom The Impala is one of the most recognizable cars in the automotive world. It is also one of the most successful models in Chevrolet’s history. In 1965, it became the first car in the U.S. to sell more than 1 million units in a single year, and by 2000, its combined sales had […]

Mareks Perkons/Shutterstock It is virtually impossible to talk about the American muscle car movement of the 1960s and 1970s without talking about Pontiac and its celebrated GTO build. After all, the almost maniacally souped-up Pontiacs that first wore the GTO moniker are regarded by many as the car that kickstarted all the muscle car madness. As

When people think of rare, iconic European cars, their minds immediately turn toward luxury. Of course, who wouldn’t want to get behind the wheel of an Aston Martin DB5, a Maserati, or a Rolls-Royce? In actuality, a car doesn’t have to cost a fortune to be one of the rarest in existence. Just look at

The word «iconic» is thrown around so freely these days that its meaning is becoming as faded as the paint on an un-garaged classic car. When it comes to those very classics, however, the term still has a solid definition and well-earned place in the discourse. Iconic models helped establish a style or brand as

Venn-Photo/Shutterstock BMW is known around the world as a producer of cars and SUVs that blur the line between luxury and peformance, like the thoroughly impressive 2024 i5 electric sedan. However, BMW also has an equally proud history of motorcycle production stretching back more than 100 years to BMW’s original motorcycle, the 1923 R32. This

chorche de prigo/Shutterstock By Eli Becht/July 17, 2024 5: 15 pm EST The Chrysler HEMI 5.7L engine is a very popular choice for engine swaps, provided you avoid the rough ones and pick a model from its the 5.7L HEMI’s best years. While it’s a solid engine at stock settings, a lot of owners like to

You might associate Yamaha more with its reliable motorcycles than its automotive work, but its expertise actually stretches well beyond two-wheelers. Yamaha first ventured into the car and engine world back in 1959 when it opened a dedicated research and development facility for sports car development, and even managed to build a prototype called YX30 before

From 2000 until 2018 a new category of car called «crossover» – a cross between your average car and an SUV – grew to take up 40% of the automobile market. This category became highly popular amongst consumers because of its notable blend of utility and versatility but at a lower price point than SUVs.  Like many

The 1980s were a fascinating era for automobiles, with the latest developments in engine power, body designs, and internal amenities rolling out to the public and into our hearts. It wasn’t just about building cars anymore, but building better cars; ones that could go faster, offer new and interesting features, and comfortably haul the entire

Hemispherical («hemi») engines have been around since the early years of the 20th Century, although they didn’t become common in the auto industry until Chrysler started dropping its 331 cubic inch «FirePower» V8 in cars in 1951 (which is also when Chrysler began using the HEMI brand name). Hemi engines really took off when a 426-inch version

By Ron King/July 14, 2024 6: 15 pm EST Many automotive enthusiasts credit the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel V8 with being one of the most reliable engines ever made by Ford. Some even place it on the top 10 list of the most reliable diesel engines built by any brand. Currently, the 7.3L gas and 6.7L diesel