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The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro comes in three models, the LS, LT and SS. The SS features a V8 engine with 426 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque.

Before comparing classic car insurance rates, learn more about policy coverages. Find out about high performance car insurance and compare exotic car insurance online.

Few books are truly definitive; The Enthusiasts' Guide to Buying a Classic British Sports Car is such a book. Peter Hingston's research has produced a much needed bible.

The Kaiser Darrin roadster arrived at the wrong time, as Kaiser Motors Corporation was dealing with survival.

JB Straubel of Tesla Motors was named innovator of the year by the Technology Review for his work on the electric sports car Roadster.

Modern sports cars out perform today's speed restricted roads so it is necessary to find other ways of having fun with a sports car that do not risk the driver's licence.

Looking at the XKR convertible from Jaguar, a review of the new supercar citing the positives and negatives of one of the most exciting makes of car in existence.

Britain has always produced cars of distinction. The Jensen could easy be described as being in the forefront of luxury car design until it ceased production in the 70's.

McLaren Automotive, the new production wing of the top-flight Formula One team, recently released the details of its all-new sports car to go on sale in early 2011.

A look at this sports car's history, owners and plans for the future.

The Austin-Healey Sprite or MG Midget is a good choice as a usable classic and would be a sensible starting point for a novice classic owner as it is easy to maintain.

The TR Register has been providing support, information and expertise to owners of the classic Triumph TR sports cars that epitomise the traditional British sports car

Jaguar is hoping to refresh its brand image with the introduction of the all-new Jaguar XK. So, how does this luxury sports car stack up and will it revive the Jaguar?

Chevrolet Camaro passing Ford Mustang in sales for the fifth month in a row recently could only mean one thing: the pony car war has returned.

Matt Master takes a fun look at some of the world's most coveted and not-so-coveted classic cars - from Ferrari and Porsche to Mazda and Ford.

Although nearly fifty years old this book should be on the bookshelf of all sports and racing car fans. Car technology may change but basic suspension principles do not.

The Tesla Roadster is unique. Not only is it the world's first commercially available electric sports car, it is a true sports car in the best traditions.

Supercar driving experience days' vouchers are great cheap Christmas gifts and birthday presents for British car lovers and foreign car enthusiasts visiting the UK.

The Morgan LIFEcar, shown at the Geneva Motor Show, makes a powerful case for Hydrogen as an alternative fuel in the fight against global warming.

Jo Bonnier scored the first ever Formula 1 World Championship win for BRM before going on to a successful career in sports car racing.

Masten Gregory never achieved the Formula 1 success his talent deserved. His crowning moment came at Le Mans, while his best Grand Prix finish was second.

Buying a car takes you on a fantastic automotive journey to Los Cabos in Mexico to try out Jaguar’s most technologically-advanced car to date – The Jaguar XK.

Nearly every type of motorcycle and form of racing is celebrated each summer at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days in Ohio, a family-friendly venue with plenty to see and do.

Many would not consider a 3-series BMW a sports car but the 335i Convertible has higher performance than most two-seaters. Is this what the traditional GT has become?

The Classic Motor Show is now the year's main event and should not to be missed by classic car (and bike) enthusiasts. The visitor needs a complete day and good shoes!

It is often forgotten that motor racing started in France and French teams have a long and distinguished history. Some of the original French teams are still competing.

Winter is a time for classic car fans to catch up on their reading. Here are comprehensive catalogues of British cars and histories of the very British Jaguar marque.

Gerhard Mitter had great success driving Porsche sports cars, only to lose his life driving for BMW at his home Grand Prix.

Lotus cars have been synonymous with high performance, exotic sports cars for 60 years.

Milka Duno recently transferred to indycars after a successful spell in sports cars. She will be hoping for a change of luck at the 2008 Indy 500.

The Dragon, an 11-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 129 running from western North Carolina into eastern Tennessee, draws motorcycle buffs from all over the world.

British Racing Green, of whatever hue, still resonates with national pride in Britain's motor racing heritage which is chronicled here; even when other colours were worn.

The Back To The Future movies were classics in there own right, but the car they chose for the movies was something very special too.

Jo Siffert was one of the most experienced drivers in F1 by 1971, when a mechanical failure cost him his life at Brands Hatch.

The trendy Audi TT sport car has been such a success that the German maker has made it frugal by powering it with diesel.

Ronnie Peterson was a March Formula 1 driver in 1971 and 1972. For the next three seasons he drove for the JPS Lotus team alongside Emerson Fittipaldi and Jacky Ickx.

Consumers can save money on teen driver insurance when they know the factors that really make a difference on car insurance for teens.

In the decade following the Second World War, NASCAR, Formula 1 and sports car racing all lost highly promising drivers.

Swede Savage is still spoken about in revered tones among Indycar fans. What might he have achieved but for his fatal accident during the 1973 Indy 500.

A more than decade-old tradition of vintage motorcycle racing is in jeopardy because of a dispute between two motorcycling organizations, the AMA and AHRMA.

Jackie Stewart was the driver to beat in 1971. By the time he'd won the German GP he was on the verge of claiming his second Formula 1 World Championship.

Alex Caffi was a familiar face in late 1980s Formula 1 racing, but the Italian driver never found himself in a race winning Grand Prix car.

Bo Pittard was a carefree young racing driver during the swinging sixties. He lost his life in excruciating circumstances after an accident on the Italian GP circuit.

Carel Godin de Beaufort's racing career lasted less than ten years but the Dutch driver is remembered affectionately in Formula One and sports car circles.

Many manufactures and designers have contributed to F1, but few can match the innovations brought to the sport by Colin Chapman.

Two organisations with great racing pedigrees combined to form the Eurobrun Formula One team, but the outcome was less than satisfactory.

Striving for objects of desire only to find that they are ultimately unsatisfactory is a common experience. Epicurus has a simple method to avoid falling into this trap.

Those interested in motorsport, from Moto GP to Formula One, find many aspects of racing that can form a basis for an excellent homework project.

Drivers who would like to save money on their auto insurance first need to understand how auto insurance calculates the cost of premiums.

Communicating with drivers, calculating gear ratios, recommending aerodynamic changes, overseeing wind tunnel tests - it's all part of being a racecar engineer.