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Tire Tracks: Simeone Museum 9.06.2012
In many ways, car museums are a contradiction. After all, displaying race cars in a perpetual freeze frame seems unnatural; some might even say, a tragedy. But while most museums adopt the "look, but don't drive" policy, our own Roger Mecca visited a unique collection in Pennsylvania that gives admirers the rare opportunity to see some of the most exciting… Read More
Carroll Shelby Remembered 6.07.2012
If there is one name that is truly synonymous with automotive performance here in the US, it’s Carroll Shelby. Well as many of you have heard, on May 10th Carroll Hall Shelby passed on at the age of 89. As a long time friend of MotorWeek, we had many run-ins with both Carroll and his legendary cars over the years, but it was 18-years ago, when we first got him to… Read More
Recovery & Reinvestment 5.03.2012
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 garnered worldwide attention and debate, as much for its size: $787 Billion as for its wide-sweeping scope. The national impact was felt immediately through tax credits and by creating or saving millions of jobs, but a portion of that stimulus funding was invested in long-term automotive and alternative fuel… Read More
Tire Tracks: Winter Driving 4.12.2012
Most people think that for true all weather capability, you need an SUV or a crossover. But as Roger Mecca discovered, the iciest roads can also be expertly handled by a traditional 4-door sedan. The key is making sure it’s equipped to fit the slick mission from the start. ROGER MECCA: Here in the mountain town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming the scenery is… Read More