Category Archives: sporty cars

2019 Mazda3 Hatchback – First Drive

Posted on July 8, 2019 by

For 2019 the Mazda3 is an all-new design and offered in 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback body styles. Sedan prices start at $21,000 and is offered in base, Select, Preferred and Premium trims. The hatchback starts at $23,600 and comes … Continue reading →

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2019 Hyundai Veloster N – on the track and on the road

Posted on July 1, 2019 by

Hyundai has upped its game with the new Veloster N that’s only available with a six-speed manual transmission. The base model N has 250-HP and is priced at $26,900. With the optional Performance Package the power is boosted to  275-HP … Continue reading →

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2020 Kia Soul GT-Line turbo – Drive Report

Posted on June 17, 2019 by

Kia has revamped the Soul for 2020 and now there’s a GT-Line with a 1.6 Turbo engine. The 1.6 Turbo puts out 201-HP and is mated to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. A sport-tuned suspension, larger disc brakes, 18-inch wheels … Continue reading →

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2019 Mazda MX-5 RF – Drive Report

Posted on December 5, 2018 by

More power to the people. For 2019 the MX-5 Miata gets 26 more ponies bumping the SKYACTIV-G 2.0-L engine up to 181-HP. Seventeen percent more horsepower is a big move in any engine. Engine torque is up a bit too … Continue reading →

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2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt – Drive Review

Posted on November 10, 2018 by

Channel your inner Steve McQueen and check out the 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt with its 480-HP 5.0-L V8, 6-speed manual transmission, Brembo brakes, available MagneRide Damping System and a digital customizable dash. It’ll hit 163 mph and go from a … Continue reading →

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Fiat 124 Spider Abarth – Tracked

Posted on October 28, 2018 by

A one-day Fiat Track Experience at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois under the tutelage of the pros at Skip Barber Racing School gave me plenty of seat time in the 2019 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth.  Driving the 124 Spider Abarth … Continue reading →

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2019 Hyundai Veloster R-Spec – First Drive

Posted on July 28, 2018 by

For 2019 the Veloster has a new exterior and interior design, powertrain enhancements, and an array of new and improved infotainment and connectivity features. The 201-HP Veloster R-Spec with its turbo engine and six-speed manual is a blast to drive. … Continue reading →

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