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Now that we have met the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and we are very familiar with the “normal” Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, it seems that General Motors has created a very large gap in the Corvette lineup that could be filled with a new medium performance package – a package that I think could be the C7 Corvette Grand Sport.

Now that the 2015 Ford Mustang has been introduced to the world, our curiosity is focused on the upcoming 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro and today we look at a rendering that looks to me like something that could actually look like the 2016 Camaro.

It isn't hard to guess that the supercharged LT4 V8 in the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will sound absolutely amazing when running but thanks to YouTube user DtRockstar1, we don’t have to guess as he caught a video of the C7 Z06 idling ahead of its NAIAS debut – sounding incredible even at idle.

As Honda records historical Accord and Civic sales in North America, Toyota heats up the competition with the introduction of the Prius “C”. Today we explore the base root of the Hybrid equation with a closer look at Honda’s Superior iMMD technology Vs. Toyota Synergy Drive.

The Chrysler Group showed that they are serious about competing in the midsized luxury market with the introduction of the 2015 Chrysler 200 at the 2014 North American International Auto Show – revealing a car that is one of the most luxurious smaller cars that the company has ever offered.

Even before the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 was introduced there was speculation that it might be so incredible that it would remove the need for a higher performance ZR1 model and with the new 625hp Z06 debuting in Detroit – discussions with GM brass suggests that the ZR1 is indeed dead for now.

Nestled within the sprawling “Mopar Garage” at the 2014 North American International Auto Show was the 2014 SRT Viper shown above in a gorgeous new Stryker Green Tri Coat paint – a color choice which I believe makes this particular Viper the best looking of the new Mopar supercars while the new GT package adds performance to the "base model" Viper.

Although the stunning new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 was introduced with estimated power numbers of “at least” 625 horsepower and 635lb-ft of torque – a badge located on the dash with those exact figures would lead me to believe that those numbers might be more official than General Motors lets on.

The BMW i3 is here. A select few have already had the pleasure of test driving it, but the biggest disappointment seems to be the range of the car.

The 2015 Ford Mustang will feature a new 2.3L EcoBoost that will offer more than 300 horsepower and 300lb-ft of torque – levels of power that could more than appropriately power a new high performance Ford Focus RS right here in the US market.

The Hemi V8 turns 50 years old in 2014 and there would be no better way to kick off the 50th year of the mighty Hemi than by introducing the Dodge Challenger’s Hellcat Hemi at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The folks at Hagerty Insurance have recently announced their list of the top ten future collectable vehicles for the 2014 model year with both the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and the 2014 Chevrolet COPO Camaro making the widely diverse list of models that will be sought after a few decades – with one peculiar vehicle tossed into the mix.

The ink is barely dry on the presser introducing the Performance Data Recorder that will be offered in the 2015 Corvette lineup and we are already wondering if the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro will also feature this incredible system – because the 6th generation Camaro should most certainly include the PDR system.

This analysis will attempt to answer the question, which appears to on the mind of every prospective BMW i3 buyer. What will be its EPA range? George Betak reports from San Jose, CA.

The 2013 calendar year has come to an end and with that comes the end of the first year where the 2013 SRT Viper was available to buyers and in that shortened year the Chrysler Group moved just 591 units – but those numbers are expected to grow through the 2014 calendar year as the company is able to answer more direct vehicle orders.

Ford sold more Mustangs in December than Chevrolet sold Camaros but that didn’t stop the General Motors muscle car from winning the muscle car sales race for the 4th straight year – continuing the shutout that the Camaro has had going since it returned for the 2010 model year.

Many folks in the automotive world expect that the next generation high performance Mustang will be named the GT350 and the rendering shown here based on the 2015 Ford Mustang shows what could be a very, very good looking super-Stang when it finally makes its bit debut.

General Motors announced at the Consumer Electronics Show that the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will feature an incredible new Performance Data Recorder that will offer drivers an unprecedented look at their high performance driving techniques on the road and track – including track telemetry, a built in video camera system and a readout of your vehicle parameters during the run.

The all new 2015 Subaru WRX STI is about to be unveiled in Detroit. Will it appeal to both current fans and a new wider audience?

Weighing in at 1800 lbs, micro trucks are the preferred city delivery method for much of the world. We ask the question, why not a Honda Acty truck, van or EV micro truck for North America?

The all-new 2014 Mercedes CLA-Class is selling so well that there is a shortage of cars. Is this discouraging new buyers?

General Motors announced the pricing today for the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and getting your hands on the most track capable Camaro of all time will also require you to fork out more money than any Camaro owner ever – with an MSRP of $75,000.

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is set to launch later this spring and it’s positioned to be a great success for the brand.

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI is set to be unveiled and we are anticipating the best performance Subaru from STI yet.

In the past few weeks since it became official that the 2015 Ford Mustang would feature an EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine I have seen countless calls by enthusiasts to do away with the 3.7L V6 option since the EcoBoost offers similar power and better fuel economy but that would be a move that would almost certainly cost FoMoCo some sales.

A recent discussion on the Camaros Unlimited Facebook page had Chevrolet Camaro fans voicing their displeasure about the high price of the modern GM muscle car and after doing some research, I found that the cost of buying a new V8 Camaro has gone up quite a bit when compared to the rest of the industry.

As we await the all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI, we’ll take a look back at what started the WRX STI performance craze.

The Dodge Challenger, the Ram 1500 and the rest of the Chrysler Group vehicles that feature the tried and true 5.7L Hemi could be getting a bump in power in the near future – something that almost all of the Hemi-powered Chrysler Group vehicles could use to help them keep up with the Joneses.

If automotive history has taught us anything, it is that the Chevrolet Camaro generally features the base V8 engine from the Chevrolet Corvette and with the new LT1 V8 being introduced in the 2014 Corvette Stingray – we can fully expect to see this 5th generation GM small block packing some serious power in the 6th generation Camaro.

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has been an overwhelming success for the brand. Mercedes will top it with the new 2015 GLA-Class.