Author Archives: Derek Shiekhi

McLaren’s Future 458 Speciale Rival

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McLaren has plans to make Ferrari’s 458 Speciale seem less specialé err… Special. They’lll be starting from a great place: the 12C.  Specifically, its twin-turbo V8 – tuned to around 650 horsepower – and carbon-fiber chassis.  Autocar also mentions the possibility of standard carbon-ceramic brake hardware. To improve its aerodynamics, the English firm will graft some features [...]

Chevy to Restore Museum Sinkhole Corvettes

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Chevrolet has responded to the National Corvette Museum sinkhole collapse almost as quickly as the eight cars dropped into the earth below.  The bow tie brand has stated General Motors Design will lead the project to restore them.  GM Global Design’s vice president, Ed Welburn, will supervise the process. Once the ‘Vettes are plucked out of [...]

Car and Driver Reviews Jaguar XJR L

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The Ford Premier Automotive Group was once a form of corporate high school which step-brothers Jaguar and Aston Martin attended.  The latter firm was the big man on campus who got the cool 12-cylinder engines, dramatic styling and flagship position in the blue oval’s brand portfolio.  It was also its parents’ unofficial favorite child.  Jaguar [...]