Monthly Archives: September 2013

Rockin’ Like a Soccer Mom: My Weekend with the Scion xB

It’s hard to give a true review of a car when you only have it for a weekend—a lot of judgment is purely speculative—but it’s enough time to get a feeling for the good, the bad,the ugly and to project your hopes and dreams onto the vehicle. In this case, the xB resonated with me [...]

Corvette History through Ads: Rave Reviews

With government regulations increasing pressure on car manufacturers to meet ever tightening standards in both CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) and safety, Dave McLellan knew the fourth generation Corvette would have to blaze new trails to remain at the top of the performance heap. But the very definition of performance had to be revised due […]

Porsche to contend the 2014 USCC with CORE Autosport

Porsche has confirmed that they will partner with CORE Autosport for the 2014 TUDOR United Sportscar Championship. Porsche has not had a factory backed effort in either the American Le Mans series or the Rolex Sportscar Series since their contractual obligations with Flying Lizard Motorsports ended at the end of the 2012 ALMS season. Porsche [...]

106 Porsche 911s Cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Porsche 911 Sydney Harbour Bridge Crossing Featured

At 440 feet from top to water level, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, built from 1923 to 1932, is the world’s tallest steel-arch bridge. Out of respect for the landmark, I’m using the Australian spelling of “harbor”. In 2010 my daily commute involved a northbound drive across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Holdens, Nissans, Škodas, Renaults and [...]

2015 C7 Corvette Z06 Caught Testing: Spy Shots Inside

Have a look at all that camouflage over what appears to be a bulging hood, could it be hiding a supercharged LT1? We can only speculate for now, but what isn’t up for interpretation are the massive carbon ceramic brakes, the wider stance and new wheels! The rumor mills are running rampant, but the latest [...]

Chrysler Group Files for IPO

If you are a rabid Chrysler fan who has wanted to invest some money in the company via the stock market, you are in luck as the Chrysler Group announced yesterday that they have officially filed for an Initial Public Offering. Registering with the US Government Securities and exchange Commission (SEC) is the first step ...

Corvette Funfest 2013 Delivers a Memorable Milestone Celebration

Mid America Motorworks’ Corvette Funfest was held last week and by all accounts it was a huge success. Mid America tells us that Corvette enthusiasts from 42 states and 3 foreign countries converged in Effingham, IL for the celebration of milestones. Those milestones were the the 20th Annual Funfest, the 40th anniversary of Mid America [...]