Author Archives: Tim Wu

Nissan Bumps Up Price of GT-R to $103,365

Big news from Japanese automaker and its decision to bump the 2015 GT-R’s price up to $103,365 (premium model) and $113,105 for the GT-R Black. The NISMO will follow suit soon, but pricing isn’t available just yet. The outgoing ranges of the Premium, Black, and Track editions for 2014 were $99,590 – $115,710, respectively. Personally, [...]

McLaren Teases P1 Nürburgring Run with Sweet Video

One look at the McLaren P1 and you know it’s destined for great things; to stand as an automotive icon for a long time. Photos are one thing, but nothing I’ve seen online evokes this feeling as strongly as McLaren’s official video showcasing the hybrid hypercar’s date with the fabled German racetrack. More epic than automotive, [...]

Video of Porsche 918 Hybrid Set a Nurburgring Lap Record

I’m not sure I’d have ever imagined putting together a tagline that included the words “Nürburgring” and “hybrid”; let alone “lap record.” All you need to do is watch the video and you’ll be a true believer in the absurdity that is the Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid. We’ve been covering it non-stop, but as of [...]

1309WHP Cadillac CTS-V on the Dyno

Dyno videos hit my heart in a very different place. Different from track runs, time attacks, etc. I liken them to powerlifting competitions: Impossible to understand and utterly ridiculous to those who aren’t in the know. Why would you place so much emphasis on a singular event, one achievement within a short 30 seconds? “What’s the [...]

Is the Porsche 918 Spyder a Landmark Vehicle?

We’ve visited the Porsche 918 Spyder recently, but the good people at Jalopnik posed an interesting question. Per their claim, the 918 Spyder is a landmark vehicle in every possible way. Strong words—which I originally, I was unsure about. It’s a hybrid supercar. A bizarro new term that pitches a strange bi-polar dichotomy of automotive [...]

Edmunds Reviews the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan

“This is one of the best cars that you can buy, period.” Bold words from James Riswick of Edmunds to make as he provides a quick drive breakdown of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan. In his review, James covers tech-features, a breakdown of the different engine options, and the driving dynamics of the beloved mid-size […]

Johnny Cash’s 1991 Mercedes S-Class Listed for $30,000 on Craigslist

Earlier this week, Mercedes Benz tweeted out a Craigslist link for a visually clean 560 SEL Mercedes for $30,000. No specifications, odometer readings, service history, or description of the vehicle’s actual condition. But most importantly, it belonged to the late and great Man in Black, Johnny Cash. A fitting car. Closer reading of the Craigslist post […]