“The Green Hell,” as Sir Jackie Stewart named it, may be the most demanding track on Earth. There are those which are older, more renowned, or drive faster, but no permanent circuit is longer nor features more varied topography. The Nurburgring is one of the most dangerous tracks in the world, so long and winding […]
Last month, I wrote about a car that was being sold at auction on November 5th, 2022: a 2003 Enzo Ferrari. The car is one of the most special members of a now-dissolved club called the Gran Turismo Collection by RM Sotheby’s. This is a relatively small collection composed of 18 of the rarest and […]
It was 1910, and William Durant was out as the President of General Motors. The big thinking and rapid acquisitions that were a hallmark of Durant’s tenure caught up with the company, and GM found itself overextended and looking for someone to blame. Durant was that someone. But Durant was not done with General Motors, […]
Unveiled in 2019, the Jeep Gladiator pickup might seem like something of a departure for the brand. The Gladiator made waves upon its debut, turning heads with its fusion of off-road capability and classic Jeep styling with the utility of a full-bed pickup. While the model seems like a bold new step for Jeep, which […]
Speed has always been at the heart of the motorcycle industry as manufacturers like Suzuki transformed traditional bicycles into motorized chariots capable of getting us from Point A to Point B faster than humans have any right to go. Suzuki’s 1952 prototype, the Atom, was underpowered, with its 30cc engine barely churning out 0.2 hp. […]
There’s an auction that took place on November 5th, 2022, hosted by an organization by the name of RM Sotheby’s. This wing of the world-renowned Sotheby’s Auction House organization took over Marlborough House in London, England, to auction off one of the most spectacular automobile collections that one could actually shake a stick at. The […]
In a world where nearly every pop culture franchise seems to get rebooted time and time again, the auto industry is lagging behind. From Star Wars and Jurassic Park to live-action Disney remakes and TV sitcoms, nostalgia is all the rage, and the same can be said when it comes to our cars, trucks, and […]
Nostalgia; it’s one of the most powerful forces in the marketplace. Many of us have films, music, and television shows that we’re all too eager to reminisce about and revisit. All too often, we do this to relive the fleeting memories of youth that we can still gaze at through rose-tinted goggles and feel whimsical. […]
The 2022 NASCAR season has seen the debut of the new Next Gen car for the Cup Series, but the switch to a new car hasn’t slowed down the winningest manufacturer in NASCAR history. Chevy celebrated the new NASCAR Camaro ZL1 by picking up 18 wins in the regular season––more than twice as many as […]
Utopia (noun): an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect. This story begins with Leonardo da Vinci—a man so well-endowed with genius, creativity, and talent for invention that “everything he [did] clearly [came] from God rather than from human skill”. He has been immortalized not only for artistic works but for […]
Americans are passionate about their vehicles, with some of the grandest rivalries slating Chevrolet loyalists against Ford fans. However, many drivers are arguably in on a secret that the rest of America has yet to discover or continues to ignore. It’s the power of the boxer engine and its predominant role in the capability of […]
When it comes to automakers, GMC is as famous as it gets, with some of the most influential vehicles that have ever graced the roadways in its arsenal. Passing by your local used GMC dealer, it’s always fun to imagine what exactly is hidden on the lot for some classic car aficionado to discover. After […]
Once in a while, a car so special comes along that it parks right in the heart of the automotive zeitgeist. Very few models manage to not only sell well and evolve over decades but earn their way into coveted collector’s item status. One such car became the epitome of American muscle. Step foot onto […]
There are many, many reasons people love Harley-Davidson motorcycles so much. I’ve known quite a few enthusiasts over the years because my friend’s father was an airbrush artist, and my dad would go with him to Sturgis and Daytona Beach and help out with the business side of things while my friend’s dad painted––he could […]
The mainstream automotive industry has long been focused on mass production: producing as many vehicles as possible in an effort to meet the needs of the average consumer and keep costs down through economies of scale. But when satisfying everyone and keeping prices low are no longer driving factors, it opens up the door to […]
The air is filled with exhaust, and your ears are dazzled by the rumbling of engines. The adrenaline of everyone around you is palpable. In a few minutes, your senses will overwhelm you as some of the fastest cars launch from idle, testing their limits and honing their capabilities against one another to see who […]
You take a deep breath as you climb out of your current whip and slam the door. Maybe this is your first time here, although research suggests it probably isn’t, but either way, you know you’re in for a memorable experience when you walk through the entrance of your local Subaru dealer. “Hello!” a voice […]
Nissan is among the largest Japanese car brands in Canada, selling a wide range of cars, trucks, and SUVs, but older drivers will remember that Nissan wasn’t always known by that name. Instead of visiting a Nissan dealership to find popular models from the Micra to the Maxima, you would head over to your local […]
Sport utility vehicles have been around for as long as we can remember, and as their popularity is at an all-time high, it just makes sense that drivers are intrigued by their origins. For many, owning a piece of history, in the form of an automobile, is always exciting, and if you’ve ever found yourself […]
When it comes to cars, model names are often just a lot of hot air—something Volkswagen knows better than most. A vehicle’s name can go a long way toward helping it to carve out its identity, but too often brands opt for whatever they think sounds the most modern, sleek, or imposing. Some manufacturers know […]
