With all the glitz, glamor, and high-speed thrills, not to mention its own Netflix series, Formula One tends to grab all the headlines. The open-wheeled, single-seater racing series might have made household names out of Hamilton, Verstappen, Leclerc, and the like, but it’s far from the only Formula racing series in town. While casual fans […]
Walk into your local Oswego Toyota dealer, and you’re sure to find a car, truck, or SUV to suit any driver or driving style. From family-friendly SUVs to dynamic sedans and hard-working pickups like the Tundra and Tacoma, the Toyota lineup has something for everyone, including those who aren’t afraid to flirt with a little […]
With so many thrilling models in the lineup, a quick look around your local Nissan dealer is sure to turn up all sorts of enticing prospects. Nissan is a bit of an anomaly in the auto world, crafting not only some of the industry’s most affordable models but also making its presence known in the […]
Since its debut in 2019, Netflix’s “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” documentary series has been one of the streaming giant’s breakout hits. The show has not only been a ratings bonanza for Netflix, it has also helped to achieve what many thought was once impossible: turn historically disinterested Americans into F1 fans. Formula One has […]
Rally racing is an art form nearly as old as the automobile itself, dating back to around 1910. From the Pikes Peak hill climb to the long-distance Paris-Dakar rally, the sport challenges drivers’ skills at navigation, endurance driving, and carrying speed over terrain. Over the years, as technologies improved and television brought the sport to […]
A great poet once said, “A sports car is a sedan that dreamed of being a racecar and never woke up.” I don’t know how accurate that is, but if there’s anything to it, I have no doubt that the 2024 Ford Mustang GT3 is precisely the sort of racecar that would inspire such dreams. […]
Ford has produced some of the most iconic race cars of all time. Many are widely unknown to the general public, but have won several titles in addition to simply being ultra-cool speed demons. Additionally, some of the most important figures in racing have driven these cars. You may not be able to find Ford’s […]
I love to celebrate a good anniversary, don’t you? It was such a shame that the A90 Supra was released just a hair too late to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first Toyota Celica Supra, introduced in 1979, but at least next year provides the chance to celebrate 45 years of Supra! What was […]
Two decades on, there’s still something to be said about the Nissan 350Z. Yes, the 350Z and 370Z have been replaced by the simply-named Nissan Z. While everyone is enamored with the latest and greatest, though, sometimes it’s important to go back and look at some of the groundbreaking steps taken to get to where […]
Some cars don’t just have a history; they make history, changing the industry in profound ways. The Honda Accord is one of those vehicles and had an immediate impact on the automotive industry when it first rolled onto the scene nearly fifty years ago. Renowned for its reliability, performance, efficiency, and sleek styling, the Honda […]
Our insatiable need for speed and the pursuit of more power is everywhere you look, from our search for the fastest cars to motorcycles like the Harley-Davidson Road Glide for sale. But doesn’t that seem counterintuitive? Isn’t the Road Glide a long-distance tourer designed for comfort? The Road Glide delivers the signature Harley-Davidson rumble, but […]
Pony cars and V8 engines go together like ice cream and apple pie. If you don’t have eight cylinders under the hood of your Camaro, Mustang, or Challenger, then get ready for all the withering comments you’ll receive from enthusiasts of American muscle. However, if you look past the preconceptions, you might just be amazed […]
Almost as soon as it was invented, the horseless carriage was put to use for racing. The 24 Hours of Le Mans just celebrated its 100th anniversary, meaning that by 1923 enough rich playboys were racing each other to justify major organized events. Bentley, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, and Jaguar all have roots in racing, […]
On March 31, the Toyota GR Cup kicked off, and it’s not just Toyota fans that should be excited—anyone with even a passing interest in motorsports should be paying attention to this one. With a fantastic-looking inaugural season, the GR Cup is ready to open up single-make racing to a wider range of drivers and […]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to race a sports car? Have you experienced the thrill of watching or participating in a stage rally? Rallies have been around almost as long as the automobile itself. The first official rally race was the Monte Carlo Rally, which had its inaugural event in 1911. […]
If your exposure to motorsports is basically limited to ads on major cable networks, you might think that professional automotive racing is essentially represented by NASCAR and Formula One. These are, after all, the most famous and heavily-advertised leagues (with IndyCar being a credible third fiddle here in North America). But the truth is that […]
Okay, pony car lovers, you drivers who crave an engine that roars so loud it shakes the earth beneath you and makes you a menace to your neighborhood but the secret envy of half those looky-loos. Yeah, we’re talking to you. You know you anticipate the release of the new Ford Mustang every year. The […]
If you love cars, there’s a good chance you like racing, too—whether it’s showcasing the best performance technology or just a thrilling display of competitive driving. Naturally, like any sport, there are many ways everyday folks can get involved that don’t include, A) becoming the main character of your own movie by getting dropped in […]
There’s an old expression that goes along the lines of, “those who can’t do, teach.” If the information we’re sharing here today is any indication, this expression deserves to be tossed out of the window entirely. For those who are on the outside of the worlds of off-roading or high-octane performance looking in, there are […]
Monza, Spa, Monaco. These names are music to the ears of any gearhead, conjuring images of tight chicanes, hairpin turns, and long straights suffused with the nose-tingling scent of high-octane fuel. These famous racetracks are among the world’s most iconic; monuments to the world of motorsport that, for at least one weekend every year, become […]
