We’re generally a laidback, forgiving bunch at HorsepowerSpecs, but a few car people sure try and push our buttons. I believe it’s not my place to criticize your modding choices, but there are a few automotive trends that make me scratch my head. Poking around various forums, it looks like I’m not alone. Take no offense if you see your car below; just know you’re in the top 15 worst car ...

Electric Car Comparison

Despite the success of the Tesla brand, many automotive buyers are stuck with an outdated mindset regarding electric vehicles. The stereotype created two decades ago by the EV1 still exists, and electric cars are seen as a slow, ugly, and heavily compromised economy car. National Electric Drive Week takes place mid-September and is “a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today's ...

Wonderful in White – Classics Cars that Look Amazing in White

White cars have their pros and cons. Let’s start with the bad… White sedans, coupes, trucks, vans and hatchbacks are positively everywhere. It’s one of the most popular colors and has been since the early days of the automobile. In a recent Kelley Blue Book study, popularity of white colored cars rank as the top 3 color choice for overall colors for any type of vehicle, ...

Trucks with Epic Custom Flame Paint Jobs

What better way to make your hotrod pickup truck stand out from the pack than a badass, eye-catching, custom flame paint job! The right flames on a custom truck can take it to the next level. Legendary customizers such as Dean Jeffries began painting flames on cars in the early 50’s. Today, flames live on, but the techniques have become more varied. These can range from the ...

Coolest Car Doors Ever

Doors are often an afterthought on most vehicles, even for the people that own them. Like any other element of car design, they can be a boring design that is overlooked, or evidence of impressive technological and design mastery. Here are our picks for the 10 vehicles with the coolest doors. Butterfly McLaren F1 The most awesome car of the 1990s has very slick butterfly doors. ...

The ULTIMATE Car Baby Names List

We’ve compiled the ultimate car baby name list for auto enthusiasts that may want to name their newborn boy or girl after a car make, model, part, or general automotive term! It may surprise you to see the nearly 500 car baby names on this list that other parents have used, whether or not they were aware of its' connection. Beyond the child car names that you’ve probably heard, like Bentley ...

Over 300 Car Baby Names for Boys

Car enthusiasts with a newborn son on the way often contemplate the idea of a car-related baby name for their boy. The process that soon-to-be parents go through to select a name can feel overwhelming at times. The sheer quantity of male baby names can be stressful enough when it comes to narrowing the field of possibilities. Other considerations come in to play such as the uniqueness of the ...

180+ Amazing Car Baby Names for Girls

Do you have a baby daughter on the way and are looking for a great name for her? Of course there are thousands of ideas for girl names out there, but finding the perfect name for her that both parents can agree upon can be tricky. If one or both parents have an affinity for automobiles, then may we suggest considering a car-related girl baby name? Not only do car names for girls provide a ...

Pretty in Pink – Classic Cars that Look Great in Pink

Today pink cars are seldom seen on the street. Sure, the occasional hard working Mary Kay associate is seen driving her prized pink Cadillac around town, but factory pink cars are very rare. If you’re a more mature car buff, then you may remember the publicity for Elvis Presley’s first car, a 1954 pink Fleetwood Cadillac. This was back in the day when pink cars were much more prevalent, ...

Some of the Most Powerful Muscle Cars Ever Made

We’ve already covered the most powerful regular muscle cars you could buy back in the day. While the Chevelle SS and others were certainly cool and powerful, there was a whole different level of muscle car available if you knew where to look. For those discerning muscle car buyers with the cash and patience, here are the most powerful and special muscle cars ever made. 1969 Chevrolet ...

Best Sounding V10 Cars

V10 engines are only put into badass cars and trucks. That’s the law. So it might be a bit of a shock to some when looking for a vehicle on the new or used markets factory equipped with a V10, as there are so few out there. This is even more surprising considering the benefits of the layout, as the V10 offers higher revs than a V8, and quicker revs and a more compact design compared to a ...

Why You Need an Oil Analysis

Oil changes are like finger prints: everyone has them, and they’re all different. Ask people how often you should change your oil, and you’ll get everything from the retiree in his Corvette proudly saying he changes out synthetic at 2,000 miles, to the Camry owner giving you a blank look and saying “You have to do that?” While it’s a generally accepted given that you have to change your ...

How to Car Auction

Are you looking for a cheap project car, or a winter beater? If you are looking to buy a running car for the price of one new car payment, you owe it to yourself to check out an auto auction. Towing companies impound vehicles every day, and for various reasons, their owners do not claim them. Depending on your local laws, the towing company can resell the impounded vehicles in as little as ...

Best Car Mods Under $100

Let’s say you have a random $100 bill in your pocket that you really want to spend on automotive upgrades. I hate to break it to you, but that isn’t going to cut it for a supercharger or new wheels. The good news is that there are lots of affordable upgrades for your vehicle, you just have to be a little more selective or know where to look. Get started right here with this list, and figure ...

American Muscle Car History

Few things in the history of the automotive industry stand out as a true American icon, American Muscle Cars. No other car is as beloved as the American Muscle Car. With roots dating back to 1949 these cars are known around the world. Not many places on this earth could you mention muscle car and the person you’re speaking to nods their head “oh yeah”… Who would have thought that during ...

Top 20 Best Sounding V12 Cars

This was going to have the snappy title “The 12 best V12s!” but Road and Track has a list of 14. Screw you R&T; we’re going to 20! Twelve cylinders is a lot to pack into a cramped, modern vehicle. Manufacturers still use them for one reason: they kick ass. Whether V12 or flat-12, the firing order makes them sound more refined than a rough V8 or raspy V10. A 12 cylinder under power sounds ...