Monthly Archives: August 2007

The maker of the dominant music player in the U.S. market is talking with German carmaker VW about making something called the I-car… I wonder if it will come with lots of fashion car covers? The project is just in … Continue reading →

A quick spin in a Ferrari F430 is enough to make anyone — non-car enthusiasts included — appreciate the mystique of the prancing horse marque. The F430 positively screams “race car!” and demands complete driver involvement, whether speeding down the … Continue reading →

Italian styling thrives on promoting generally beautiful, utilitarian products that we use in our everyday lives. From clothing to toaster ovens to automobiles, design means more than just creating a pretty picture to these Mediterraneans. Italian designs represent workable engineering, … Continue reading →

We caught the so-called “Blue Devil” Corvette last week on a General Motors test track outside Detroit, just days before it may be unveiled at the New York auto show. The sound of the supercharged V8 during acceleration is akin … Continue reading →

  MONTEREY, Calif. — During last weekend’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the idyllic 17-Mile Drive here was overrun with some of the most striking shapes that sheetmetal has ever dared to form, from 1920s Duesenbergs to a fleet of Bugatti … Continue reading →

New Shots of 2009 Corvette SS Show Room for Supercharger, Carbon Fiber Roof and More: Spy Report – Popular Mechanics DETROIT — Here’s our latest look at what the Corvette folks have been working up for the ultra-fast coupe class, … Continue reading →

2008 DODGE VIPER SRT10 ON SALE: September BASE PRICE: $83,995 DRIVETRAIN: 8.4-liter, 600-hp, 560 lb-ft V10; rwd, six-speed manual CURB WEIGHT: 3450 lb 0 TO 60 MPH: 3.9 sec (mfr) By NATALIE NEFF   PHOTO GALLERY Hurtling up the hill … Continue reading →

If you’re thinking about purchasing a vehicle rugged enough to finesse rocky trails, chances are, one make comes to mind: Jeep. This specialty automotive manufacturer has a long history of producing trucks and SUVs capable of off-highway adventures — so … Continue reading →

For your eyes only – visitors to Jeremy Clarkson’s MPH ’07 prestige and performance motor show will be the first people in the UK to see and hear the brand new Aston Martin DBS in the live action arena this … Continue reading →

Graham Whyte writes the most inspiring article about a serious car drivers drive in the new Vantage Roadster. “Arguably the ultimate in al fresco motoring, the V8-powered Vantage Roadster exemplifies the finest traditions of hand-crafted British sports cars.” Mr. Whyte … Continue reading →