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Tire Tracks: De Tomaso Pantera 2.27.2020
Strike up a conversation with any gearhead about great European mid-engine sports cars and you’ll typically hear the same names- legends like the Countach, Testarossa, Miura, or Esprit. But there’s another exotic that deserves to be included. One that spans more than 20 years, sold thousands of units, and was sculpted by one of the greatest car designers of all… Read More
Porsche International Road Trip 12.06.2019
We drive some pretty lofty cars around here. And while we generally have a rule about keeping our feet and the tires on the ground… there’s always an exception. MotorWeek’s Garick Zikan takes us on a journey that literally took flight… For more than 5-decades driving enthusiasts have been thrilled by the throttle of the Porsche 911. Their enduring formula for… Read More
Eye Spy: 2021 Genesis GV60 11.29.2019
They say better late than never… and that seems to be the case for Korean luxury brand Genesis when it comes to SUV’s. Our spy photographer spotted the upcoming Genesis GV60 testing at the Nürburgring in Germany. Right now… the Genesis line is cars only. But they plan to soon bring a mid-size, 3-row GV80 SUV to market. That will be followed by this smaller GV60.… Read More
Green Police 11.15.2019
With extended driving ranges, dependability, low maintenance, quiet operation and zero emissions, today’s electric vehicles are a no-compromise clean transportation solution for many households. And those same qualities are finding fans for EV’s among some pretty demanding fleets as well. Two in particular that we’ve found, show that going electric can help… Read More
New Flyer Buses 10.24.2019
Many of the new passenger vehicles we drive these days are electrified in some form, either as hybrids or full EV’s. More and more of the transit vehicles we ride on are following a greener path too, with electric and hybrid power on the rise, along with natural gas and other clean fuels. One company in particular, is flying high as an innovator of tomorrow’s… Read More
Racing Improves the Breed 10.10.2019
More and more car companies are getting involved with motorsports these days. For some, it’s a push for name recognition, or to establish credibility in the performance car arena. But as our recent drive in a trio of track machines shows, for some companies, racing is just in their DNA from the start! No company has been more closely tied to sports car racing… Read More
Tire Tracks: 1970 Plymouth Superbird 10.02.2019
From the Ford GT40 and Porsche 911, to the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO, race tracks have helped produce some of the most coveted performance cars of all time. Our own Roger Mecca explores one model, in particular, that turned the racing world on its spoilers with speeds and looks that and still impresses nearly 50 years later. ROGER MECCA: There’s an old saying in… Read More
Eye Spy: 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQS 8.07.2019
Like many automakers… Mercedes-Benz has a detailed strategy for near future electric vehicles. Now we’re seeing a little more of what an EV wrapped in their style of luxury will look like. Our spy photographers spotted this camouflaged Mercedes-Benz EQS. We expect this fully-electric large luxury sedan to go up against the Tesla Model S. The smooth design begins… Read More
EV Dollars and Sense 6.27.2019
Shopping for a new vehicle is often guided by the bottom line purchase price, but maintenance and operating costs over the life of your new car, SUV, or truck can vary widely and have a huge impact on the total cost of ownership. And that’s one more reason why electric cars make so much sense these days…compared to conventional gas or diesel powered vehicles the… Read More
Tire Tracks: BMW M1 6.05.2019
In 1966, Lamborghini proved there was no better place for a sports car to have the engine, than over the driver’s shoulder. many mid-engine designs like the Countach, Testarossa, Esprit, and GT-40. Have become popular icons. But others just as spectacular have slipped through the cracks of history into relative obscurity. That’s where our own Roger Mecca comes in,… Read More