Ford Motor Co., the only U.S. automaker not receiving emergency federal loans, will get $5.9 billion in government financing to accelerate production of fuel-efficient cars. Ford will be among the first recipients of the loans in a $25 billion Energy … Continued
Porsche recently released on June 15th a 2 1/2 hour historical movie based on the Porsche archives’ 5,000 hours of film footage with a specially composed musical soundtrack . The company promises some never-before-released film clips. Racing drivers Hans Herrmann, … Continued
Look, I’m no marketing genius as far as you know, but it seems to me nobody wants to drive a minivan, they have to drive one. That’s a problem if you’re trying to advertise them. Yet, we always see the … Continued
According to the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) Monthly Statistical Report, U.S. demand for oil in May slumped by more than four percent to the lowest level for the month in 10 years. Much of this can be attributed to the … Continued
When Cadillac signed up to run the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the LMP 900 Northstar almost a decade ago, I thought finally somebody gets it. The majority of collector cars are grounded in racing heritage while autos are … Continued
My wife and I are talking about trading in her CX-7 and getting a Miata. I happen to like 3rd generation Miata. It’s most reminiscent of the first gen which I fell in love with while at Automobile Magazine. We … Continued
This weekend, June 13th & 14th marks the 77th running of the 24 HEURES DU MANS. It has to be the single greatest endurance race in the world. This will be the first year to use the new ACO. These … Continued
Billboards have long been the eyesore of a beautiful country drive. They clutter the urban landscape as only misplaced palm trees can in California. Once designed to give weary travelers a chance at a meal or motel at the next … Continued
The Touchless Car Cover has finally been invented. From the inventor’s About Us: “A car cover such as the Touchless Car Cover could only be created by a dedicated gear head – or two. This revolutionary design took years of … Continued
It’s always been hard for me to admit to ever wanting a GM product. And I grew up in Detroit. There were of course the early flirts with a Camaro or a Trans Am with a big bird on the … Continued