Category Archives: sporty cars

2020 BMW M8 Competition Convertible – Drive Review

Posted on July 24, 2020 by

Seats for four to experience the twin-turbocharged 4.4-L V8 with 600-HP that’s boosted to 617-HP on the M8 Competition. An 8-speed automatic drives the xDrive all-wheel drive system that is standard equipped. Zero to 60 is in a very quick … Continue reading →

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2020 Dodge Challenger GT AWD – Drive Review

Posted on March 26, 2020 by

The Dodge Challenger is the first and only 2-door muscle car offering all-wheel drive. The Challenger GT AWD with its 305-horsepower V6 delivers plenty of performance. Its rear-wheel biased AWD system automatically puts power to the front wheels when needed. … Continue reading →

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2020 Toyota GR Supra – Track and Street

Posted on November 20, 2019 by

The first all-new Supra in 21 years has arrived. Co-developed with BMW and Toyota’s Gazoo Racing…thus the GR in GR Supra, with 335-HP it’ll get to 60 mph for stop in 4.1 seconds and top out at 155 mph. In … Continue reading →

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2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition

Posted on November 11, 2019 by

The 2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition pays homage to the Z heritage as well as a tribute to the BRE 240Z race cars. The BRE Datsun 240Z coupes were run by Peter Brock and his Brock Racing Enterprises team … Continue reading →

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2019 BMW X2 M35i – Drive Review

Posted on October 30, 2019 by

The 2019 BMW X2 is interesting and appealing. The M35i delivers a high level of performance and entertainment. The rear opening hatch makes it very functional and utilitarian. The exterior design is quite car-like. The interior is comfortable and well … Continue reading →

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2019 Shelby GT350 – Street and Track

Posted on October 24, 2019 by

This street-legal race car from Ford is something to behold. It’s fast, nimble and fun. With a 526-HP V8, Tremec 6-speed manual, huge brakes and a well tuned suspension the 2019 Shelby GT350 delivers thrill after thrill. I played with … Continue reading →

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2019 BMW Z4 Roadster – Driven

Posted on August 19, 2019 by

All new for 2019. Long, low and sleek. Available with 255 or 382 horsepower. It’s plenty fast and loads of fun on the track. Add a touch of practicality with a fairly roomy trunk, as it goes for 2-seaters. It’s … Continue reading →

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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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