Monthly Archives: November 2013

California Appeals Court Overturns ‘Inconsistent’ $3.5 Million Verdict in Corvette Fire Case

Calling a decision by a San Diego County Superior Court jury “inconsistent,” a state appeals court in California has overturned a $3.5 million verdict for a couple who blamed a “defective” 2005 Corvette for causing a fire that destroyed their home in 2010 and then sued General Motors. The original jury had returned a special [...]

Did Porsche Ruin the Panamera 4S with a V6?

After reading the title above, you may think to yourself, “No, they ruined it by designing it to be hideous.” Yes, the Panamera (if I may use an old Clarkson reference) looks like a Chihuahua taking a crap. For crying out loud, a Porsche 911 crossbred with a Citroën DS looks better than the Panamera. [...]

Glamor Shots: Josh Croll’s WSD tC

Ah, nothing says quality like HD video and chilled beats. The car should be familiar if you’ve payed any attention to the tC contest at SEMA when we’ve covered it. If you haven’t let me refresh your memory a bit. The car is the world’s first—and likely only—right hand drive Scion tC. It was created [...]

No Turbocharged I4 in Camaro’s Future

If you were worried that the future of the Camaro might take it down the same small engine path the Mustang seems to be heading down, relax. Al Oppenheiser, chief engineer for the Camaro had this to say in a SEMA interview. “We’re not following Ford.” Thank God. I actually don’t have a problem with [...]

Monday is for M: E60 BMW M5 Making Lots of Noise

I remember being seven years old playing at the park and making friends with a couple of random children atop the tube slide. In an ever-so-spontaneous manner, one of the kids, aged approximately four years, suggested we all scream as loud as we could to see how much volume we could produce, so we all [...]

Sub-10-Second Weistec Supercharged Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series

Weistec Supercharged Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG on the Drag Strip

Have you ever met a really scary ex-con? I’m talking about the type of dude who’s missing an eye, but neglects wearing a patch because he doesn’t give a damn. Let’s call that guy “Moe”. If you haven’t met anyone like Moe, you’re a blessed individual, but once you see this 2008 Weistec Supercharged Mercedes-Benz CLK63 […]

Car and Driver Names 2014 Corvette Stingray to its “10Best” List

Photo Credit: Roy Ritchie/Car and Driver The 2014 Corvette Stingray continues to draw “oohs” and “aahs” from virtually everyone connected with the automotive industry. Car and Driver magazine is the latest to honor Tadge Juechter and his amazing team’s creation by naming the new Corvette Stingray to its annual “10Best” list. For years, dating back [...]