Another cool car revealed at the North American International Auto Show Besides showing off their NSX at the Detroit Auto Show, which is beyond cool, they are talking about a hopped up version. That sounds fun. Read more from AutoBlog.
Braking News: A really cool truck
The reveals continue in Detroit I really love the big auto shows like the NAIAS going on in Detroit. The manufacturers pull out all the stops with new concepts. Some make it into production and some don't. I hope this Hyundai Santa Cruz crossover truck hits the streets soon.
Braking News: Ford reveals two vehicles in Detroit
The auto show season is up and running It began today when the North American International Auto Show opened in Detroit. Lots of reveals including and all-new Ford GT supercar which will be racing at Le Mans next year and a brand new Shelby GT350R. The "R" for racing. Bet both of these would be... Continue Reading →
Chasing Classic Cars: The STP Turbine
I am totally jealous!!!!!!!! Mark and I get to drive some really cool cars but never the STP Lotus Type 56. An AutoWeek reporter did. Boy there's not much we wouldn't do to get a ride in that bad boy. I loved the STP turbines and Andy Granatelli. I am also a big fan of... Continue Reading →
Cool Vids: A commercial we all can relate to.
I saved up for that______ (name of car goes here) for a long time A friend of mine forwarded me this Corvette spot. One of the best I have seen in a long time. Look in the mirror because I bet a lot of you can relate to it if you ever saved up for... Continue Reading →
Chasing Classic Cars: The ones that helped make music
I grew up when MTV had just started out Of course being a car guy, I'd always look for one in a video. Right off-hand the one stands out is in Billy Joel's 1983 video Keeping the Faith in which his then wife Kristie Brinkley rolls into the courtroom in a '56 Chevy convertible. Click... Continue Reading →
Braking News: 1st Hellcat Wacked
With great speed comes great responsibility That's what I tell people who ask me if I've ever had my Suzuki Hayabusa up to its top speed of 180 mph. And no I haven't. Maybe on a closed course but not the open road. I have had it up to 120 mph but don't tell my... Continue Reading →
Chasing Classic Cars: Collectible cars under $15,000
Let's face it, most of us don't have a pile of money So collecting cars, like this Ferrari GTO, which is now the most expensive car ever after being auctioned off for $38 million this summer, is pretty much not going to happen. Boy if I had that kind of cash and bought it the... Continue Reading →
Jeep Power
That four letter word that starts with an "S" came early. I can't even mention the word and I live in Wisconsin. How about those folks in Buffalo who have been buried with feet of snow? I drive a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited so this video caught my eye. South Bend, IN. always get lots of... Continue Reading →
Chasing Classic Cars: Not your father’s Pacer
The Racer Pacer I had never heard of this before my dad gave me a book to read "The Cars of American Motors", by Marc Cranswick, McFarland Publishing. The "this" were not the Pacers that rolled off the assembly line in Kenosha, WI. I had one, just like this, a 1975 with a 258. My... Continue Reading →