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SUVs have taken hold of the United States vehicle market and it’s easy to see why. Oftentimes, SUVs provide the everyday space and practicality needed for most occasions while also injecting a bit of luxury into the equation. It’s important to remember that the “U” in SUV stands for “utility,” which is where towing ability…
Cheap and reliable are two words that aren’t often seen side by side when it comes to purchasing a car. It’s usually a trade-off. One or the other. However, some vehicles out there strike a balance between both. This guide is focused on cheap and reliable used cars, primarily under the $5,000 price threshold. Despite…
Chevrolet first introduced the Traverse as a successor to the popular Trailblazer in 2009. First debuted at the 2008 Chicago auto show, Chevy aimed to offer another affordable large to mid-size SUV to build off the success of previous similar models. Now in its second generation, the Traverse has established success in the American automotive…
Cheap V8 cars are often looked past for something more modern or efficient. While there might be some benefits to that way of thought, there is a common saying in motorsport: there’s no replacement for more displacement. And, even today, that sentiment rings true. While turbochargers and other methods of forced induction might rival a…
It’s always exciting and refreshing to buy a brand new car. You know what you’re getting. There are new technologies and features. A factory warranty and potential extended warranty options provide peace of mind. However, there’s a major drawback if you’re on a budget. You can’t buy a whole lot of performance with a brand…
GM’s LT2 engine was released in the 2020 C8 Corvette. It is a 6.2L naturally-aspirated V8 that produces 495hp and 470lb-ft. of torque. The C8 Corvette is the first mid-engine Corvette ever produced. The LT2 is part of GM’s Gen V small-block V8 engine family. It is the successor to the LT1 engine which was…
The Northstar engine is a family of GM engines produced from 1993 until 2011. Considered a very technically advanced engine, the Northstar is a traditional 90-degree V8, double overhead cam, with four valves per cylinder. While it initially debuted as a 4.6L V8, the Northstar engine had numerous variants including a 4.0L V8 and a…
The small-block 5.7L V8 LS6 was released in 2001 and was produced until 2005. The LS6 was designed specifically for use in the C5 Corvette Z06 and the Cadillac CTS-V. It’s part of GM’s Gen III small-block engine family and is the successor to the Chevy LS1 engine. While the LS1 remained in production, it…
GM’s 2.2L Ecotec debuted in 2000 in the Saturn LS1 and was produced until 2011 when it was retired in favor of the 2.4L Ecotec. The 2.2 Ecotec is found in multiple GM brands such as Chevy, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Saturn, as well as Opel and Holden internationally. The 2.2L Ecotec was predominantly manufactured under…
GM’s LFX engine was released in model year 2012 as a replacement to the LLT engine. The LFX is a direct-injected 3.6L V6 engine producing 301-323hp and 262-278lb-ft. of torque. Its predecessor, the LLT was released in 2006 in various GM cars. The LFX debuted in the Chevy Camaro LS and received an updated cylinder…
The Chevy LS6 engine debuted alongside its little brother, the LS1, in 2001. It was used in the C5 Z06 Corvette’s and the first-gen Cadillac CTS-V’s from 2001 until 2005 when it was replaced with the LS2. Producing 405hp and 400lb-ft. of torque, the LS6 was pretty stout from the factory for it’s time. However,…
The Gen II 5.7L LT1 350 was released in 1991. It is the successor, in a way, to the Gen I LT1 350, although this engine was only produced from 1970-1972. There is also a Gen III LT1 which is a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 produced from 2014 to the present. The LT1 was the predecessor to…
