Author Archives: Derek Shiekhi

Automobile’s Standing Mile Test of the 2013 Nissan 370Z Nismo

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It’s only fitting that a lot of automotive speed tests are conducted on runways.  They provide plenty of straight road for those fearless enough to max out high-horsepower cars whose aerodynamic add-ons make them look as if they’re ready for flight. Automobile Magazine brought the car with the right looks to the right place.  The [...]

Matt Farah Gets Shot at in a Bulletproof S600

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You know those videos with mind-blowing action and the fine print at the bottom that states something to the effect of “All stunts performed in a controlled environment”?  Yeah… This is not one of those videos. Matt Farah and superspeedersRob drove out to a remote location in a $150,000 bulletproof  S600 to see if it […]

Autoblog Takes the E550 Cabriolet for a Quick Spin

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So you’ve got $68,225 set aside to buy you years of top-down motoring.  But you don’t want to test-drive a convertible in these frigid winter temperatures.  Lucky for you, the crew at Autoblog braved the elements to evaluate the Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet. Autoblog has even saved you trouble of deciding which color to pick.  The […]