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About Dave O'Callaghan

Hailing from Britain, the home of both MG and Aston Martin, Dave is no stranger to sports cars. Or a little rain. When he's not busy working his day-job or writing songs and pretending to be a musician; Dave indulges his obsession with cars by writing and researching diligently, so that he can inform and convert other people to the dark side.

Latest Articles

Toyota Altezza
JDM
The Most Affordable JDM Car With The Highest Tuning Potential Right Now

This JDM cousin to the original Lexus IS offered a hot 4-cylinder motor never available in the US. Today, it offers plenty of cheap tuning potential.

Mopar Direct Connection 1500 Hemi crate engine, view of side of engine
The Most Powerful Hemi Engine In The World

Take a look at the Hemi engine in its ultimate form - tons of power and available to buy straight from Direct Connection.

GM Duramax LB7 Diesel, closeup of engine in bay
The Most Durable V8 Diesel Truck Engine From GM Proven To Last 200,000 Miles

Revolutionary when new, this General Motors powerplant gives trucks produced in the early 2000s a trusty reputation.

C5 Chevy Corvette
The Highest-Mileage Sports Car In The World In 2024

This sports car boasts a mileage that totals more than 3 trips to the moon, along with no reported issues.

Rob Dahm rotary block cross section, pistons and block closeup
The World's Only 12-Rotor Engine's Crazy Horsepower And Even Crazier Price Tag

Building a 12-rotor engine that fits in the same space as a Chevy V8 is not a simple or cheap task, but the outcome is something impressive to behold.

1991 Honda Beat
JDM
The Cheapest True JDM Sports Car Available In April 2024

There’s nothing as exciting as the forbidden fruit of real JDM sports cars on North American shores, especially when they come cheap.

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toyota-gr86
2024 Toyota GR86: A Comprehensive Guide On Features, Specs, And Pricing

The 2024 Toyota GR86, a fun and affordable sports car, arrives for the new model year with a retro-inspired Trueno variant.

Chevrolet Mystery Motor, front quarter view, white, red decals
A Look Back At Chevy's 427 "Mystery Motor"

The 'secret' Chevy V8 was a powerful and competitive motor that wouldn't just blow away the competition - it would lay the way for a legend.

2024 Toyota GR Corolla / 2024 Ford Mustang GT, side by side, front view
See If The Toyota GR Corolla Can Defeat The 2024 Ford Mustang GT In A Drag Race

Despite having a smaller cylinder count and less engine capacity, the GR Corolla is both lighter and boasts all-wheel drive.

blue C3 Chevrolet Corvette, front quarter view
Barn Find Chevy Corvette C3 Gets Restored And Upgraded After 20-Year Hiatus

See how aftermarket coilovers and a few affordable parts can transform a rough C3 Corvette into a sweet-handling sports car.

1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector's Edition, beige
See If This Rare 1982 Chevy Corvette Purchase Can Make Its 200-Mile Drive Home

It's going to take a lot of work to get a Collector's Edition Corvette from a rough-running classic to a shining star.

rgergeDodge Ram SRT-10, front quarter view
TRX Who? Builder Removed Ram's Viper V10 For Dodge Demon Engine

The Ram SRT-10's V10 engine is no match for the Dodge Demon engine, as the supercharged V8 will transform this pickup truck into a quarter-mile beast.

BAC Mono, front quarter view
Why Jay Leno Calls The 2024 BAC Mono R "Seamless" And "Amazing"

It beats the Bugatti Chiron's power-to-weight ratio and is basically an F1 car for the road with a small Ford engine - here's why Leno loves the Mono.

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Jeep Grand Wagoneer Hurricane Engine, closeup
See Why The Hurricane Straight-Six Could Be The Start Of A New Era Of Muscle Cars

With up to 1000 hp possible, the engine could even spawn a new Hellcat variant in the future, as a new video suggests that this is only the beginning.

1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu, front quarter view
How This Father/Son Team Solved A Barn Find Chevy Chevelle's Rust Issue

The stunning white classic Chevelle under more than two decades of rust and dirt goes from barn find to clean cruiser.

1970 Ford Mustang coupe restomod, front quarter view
How This 1970 Ford Mustang Restomod Went From Polite Pony To Tire Slayer

The Coyote-swapped 70s Mustang is no garage queen: it's the classic muscle car of our dreams for every day, all-year driving.

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1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427, front quarter view
Chevy 427 V-8: An Underrated Iron Bullet Aimed Directly At Ford

The Chevy 427 V8 is a short-lived icon - here's what made it an important page in General Motors' storied history.

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HotCars Car Renders Dodge Charger Semi Truck, front quarter view closeup
The Dodge Charger Semi Truck: Our Render Vision Of The Perfect Transport For The Charger SRT Daytona

With a new aerodynamic design inspired by the Dodge Charger and Charger SRT Daytona, this concept render shows Dodge back with even bigger power.

Red Abandoned Porsche Carrera GT In China
Why There's An Abandoned Porsche Carrera GT At Dealership In China

Covered in dust for years, the abandoned supercar and its Ferrari/Chevrolet stablemates still now continue to lay abandoned in a dealership.

SN-99 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, rear quarter view
This Secret Junkyard Is A Treasure Trove Of American Muscle Classics

Take a walk through time in this varied collection of American classic cars - some in great condition - that includes a few surprises along the way.

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