Market Weak for Muscle Cars

Market Weak for Muscle Cars

The Detroit Three's muscle cars are going on a diet, and may even lay off the weights for a while.

Case in point: When Chrysler and General Motors announced the revival of the Dodge Challenger and the Chevrolet Camaro, respectively, in 2006, both companies expected the return of the muscle cars would hit a sweet spot with nostalgic boomers.

 

Drivers corral high-horsepower cars at low cost

Drivers corral high-horsepower cars at low cost

Even as gas prices rise, more automakers are breaking the price barrier on what used to be a privilege for the rich: the 300-horsepower engine.

On Wednesday, Hyundai unveils the production version of its 2010 Genesis sports coupe with a 306-hp V-6 engine that the company bills as offering the maximum horsepower for the buck.

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