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Welcome to Cars & Horsepower, a site founded by a HotCars reject who knew better than to retire. We live to spark hot-button conversations about automobiles on the market or elsewhere.
We are building a team of passionate journalists and industry experts who are proud gearheads and enjoy bringing our readers up to speed with what's going on in the industry. Purchasing a car is a significant investment, and this site exists to ensure that readers have all the information they need to make more rewarding decisions.
Our mission is to deliver current and relevant information about new, used, and classic cars. We're just as excited about prototypes and concepts as we are about motorbikes, military vehicles, and just about everything else with horsepower and related technologies.
Wherever and whenever possible, we will test drive cars extensively and provide our readers with detailed reviews that cover everything from performance and safety to technology and design. Whether you are an auto shopper or a curious gearhead, Cars & Horsepower feel your pulse.
We believe transparency and honesty are keys to building trust with readers. That's why we never accept payment or incentives for positive reviews. Our guides are 100% unbiased and based solely on experience and verified data.
Since everyone's motoring needs are different, we feature compact cars, SUVs, luxury vehicles, JDMs, supercars, EVs, powertrains, and everything else in-between and beyond. Our goal is to provide something for everyone, no matter your preferences or budget.
Thank you for choosing Cars & Horsepower as your source for all things automotive. We hope our reviews, guides, and features keep you excited about automobiles and help you make smarter choices, whether you're car hunting or talking shop at the bar.
We are building a team of passionate journalists and industry experts who are proud gearheads and enjoy bringing our readers up to speed with what's going on in the industry. Purchasing a car is a significant investment, and this site exists to ensure that readers have all the information they need to make more rewarding decisions.
Our mission is to deliver current and relevant information about new, used, and classic cars. We're just as excited about prototypes and concepts as we are about motorbikes, military vehicles, and just about everything else with horsepower and related technologies.
Wherever and whenever possible, we will test drive cars extensively and provide our readers with detailed reviews that cover everything from performance and safety to technology and design. Whether you are an auto shopper or a curious gearhead, Cars & Horsepower feel your pulse.
We believe transparency and honesty are keys to building trust with readers. That's why we never accept payment or incentives for positive reviews. Our guides are 100% unbiased and based solely on experience and verified data.
Since everyone's motoring needs are different, we feature compact cars, SUVs, luxury vehicles, JDMs, supercars, EVs, powertrains, and everything else in-between and beyond. Our goal is to provide something for everyone, no matter your preferences or budget.
Thank you for choosing Cars & Horsepower as your source for all things automotive. We hope our reviews, guides, and features keep you excited about automobiles and help you make smarter choices, whether you're car hunting or talking shop at the bar.