We don't usually toot our own horn but we want to congratulate our founder and editor on his recent achievement of graduating as part of the first ever Automotive MBA program offered by Northwood University. Albert Heiles was one of eighteen graduates of the first cohort to graduate with this prestigious...
This is why winter isn't cool in the North East.
We don't have So Cal Speed Shop opening their doors or vintage rail dragsters hanging out in the street. This comes from our friend Goodies who treks back and forth from Europe to the US a couple times a year....
Aother beautiful cal looker
The sun, the color, the sunroof, the wheels, the stance. P E R F E C ...
Boy that's nice
Nothing quite like a European interpretation of a classic California Look VW. This one's a 1963 built by the folks at The Bug Box. The Bug B...
Tonight. On an all new Top Gear.......
That's right folks. Top Gear USA is finally making it's US variant debut on our shores. Tomorrow night, Sunday Nov. 21st at 10/9 Central on the History Channel. Hosted by Adam Ferrara, Tanner Faust, and Rutledge Wood, along with (non Ben Collins) Stig. I don't expect it to take the place of the original...
The days of wine and roses
From a time when it took a real man to chase down a split window corvette at over 100 miles per hour on bias ply white walls and a lap belt. These guys were serious race drivers.A few more from So-so...
Positive Camber
No one can deny the 1927 Bugatti type 37 as one of the greatest grand prix racers of the early 20th centur...
Car crashes in to Pennsylvania drivers license center.
Earlier today a vehicle crashed into a drivers license center in Collier Township, Pennsylvania. Thankfully no one was seriously hurt. No word on if the student taking their test passed. Likely no, however there must have been that really awkward moment after the student at the instructor confirmed...
Are you the next VW Beetle?
While VW has made no official announcements of the replacement for the bow finished VW New Beetle. This interesting mule was recently spotted testing in (we assume) Germany. VW has remained very tight lipped in regards to the fate of the replacement Beetle other than they were in fact working on a...
Coming soon! 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster! With video.
Recalling one of the most famous road Porsche's in history, Porsche is launching the 4th generation Speedster. Based on the 911, the Speedster recalls Porsche's heritage of the original 356. The new Speedster is set to debut in Paris next month and will officially go on sale in December. Porsche is...
Update on Barry Meguiar
More details have finally emerged on Car Crazy host, gar nut and wax guru Barry Meguiar. We have learned that Meguiar was admitted to the hospital just before Monterey weekend. Doctors determined that Meguiar had developed a rare and deadly form of viral pneumonia.He was immediately admitted to the...
Stolen Mustang found!
Good news from our friends over at Motown Muscle. The stolen 91 Mustang we put the APB on Sunday has been found. Police in Brighton, Michigan located the mustang and alerted the owner yesterday morning that his Mustang was found, and completely whole. Here's the rundown of what happened from the owner...
Calling all cars! Be on the lookout for a stolen 1991 Ford Mustang
This one goes out to our readers in Michigan. Be on the lookout for a 1991 Ford Mustang notchback drag car stolen from Varsity Ford lot near Ann Arbor, Michgan. Dark red race car, on a black open trailer (see pic). Custom MI plate Says 91TRUNK. Please call Matt @ 734-660-4013 with ANY information....
And you thought American La France only made fire trucks
Here's an interesting story from our friends over at Hemmings Motor News. So you thought that American La France only built fire trucks? Think again. Between the years of 1907 and 1914 ALF actually did build speedsters for consumers to buy. These of course being speedsters on a grand scale, as they...
Barry Meguiar in serious condition.
There's hardly a car guy around who doesn't know who Barry Meguiar is. As CEO of Meguiars Car Care and host of the Car Crazy television program, Barry's energetic smile and passion for cars has beamed him into the minds of many. We are not exactly sure why, but Barry is currently in the intensive care...
A limousine fit for Abe Lincoln at Hemmings Blog – Classic and collectible cars and parts
Talk about a rarity. Check out this 1966 Oldsmobile 98 limo at a recent show held by the folks at Hemmings Motor News. The red paint and UPS truck mirrors on the door are strange to say the least. But all that aside, it's still one really cool classic car that's going to stand out at the shows and...
Eight killed in tragic off road racing accident
News in this morning that eight people were killed when a off road racing truck lost control and hit a group of spectators. The accident happened during the annual California 200 race through the Mojave Desert in California. Aside from the confirmed dead, at least 12 are being treated in area hospitals...
That Came With a Manual Transmission? Feature – Car and Driver
That Came With a Manual Transmission? Feature – Car and DriverSome interesting offerings were available with manual transmissions at one time or another. When's the last time you saw a Dodge Caravan with a stick? I've only heard stories of these rarities and seen a few pics, but never in person. Car...
Tommy's towing toys
Tommy's towing toysTV Tommy Ivo sure had a thing for glass sided trailers and great stories of life on the road hauling race cars. His COE Dodge though, takes the cake. I wonder where this is now? And the corvette with the rally stripes for that matter....
Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari: Is it worth $47,000?
Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari: Is it worth $47,000?I don't know about $47k, but the Abarth 695 is seriously cool in every way! I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of the 500 here in the states. As soon as I can track down what local dealer is going to be selling them, I'm going to be placing an order for...
2010 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Schedule
This year will be our third year covering the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix and our 17th as spectators. Here's the full schedule for this year. Two weeks of automotive festivals and racing. Marque of the year is Audi, spotlight car the Chevrolet Corvette, and a special gathering of Yenko vehicles....
Know your history: 1989 Cadillac Style ad
Don't you miss the days when everyone bought a Fleetwood Brougham or a Lincoln Towncar to pull their horse trailer. It is too bad that Caddy doesn't use this jingle anymore. When was the last time there was a jingle written specifically for a ca...
Breaking News: The end of the road for Mercury.
It's official. Ford Motor Company has sealed the casket on Mercury. After 71 years, Mercury will be shuttered to allow Ford to focus on expanding the Lincoln brand. Mercury currently only accounts for 0.8% market share for Ford. Per Ford, production is expected to come to an end in the 4th quarter...
Slow Motion Chevy Goodness!
Video: Chevy serves up super slo-mo testing footage — AutoblogThanks to Autoblog for spotting this one. Check out the vide...
1998 New Beetle sets record at 400,000+ miles.
Despite some claims that VWs from the 90s through the early 2000s were terrible cars. We don't agree with that and neither will Alice Mannion. Her 1998 New Beetle recently toppled the 400,000 mile mark. Alice who drives her New Beetle which was purchased used in 2000 every day. And has racked up 40,000+...
Police pull over and ticket Mini convoy
It really is a shame when a charity event has to be spoiled by someone, be it a spectator, an event, or in the case of the Southern Ontario Mini Club. The Ontario Provence Police. The club's annual Spring Rattler charity drive was spoiled by the OPP when the entire caravan of over 30 Minis was pulled...
Corvette Museum to make the ultimate car experience!
Corvette Museum wants to build motorsports complexWhile being a huge commitment at $35 million. Building a motorsports complex across the highway from the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky certainly would make for one of the ultimate car experiences in the US. The complex would include...
Under the eBay radar find of the day. 1994 Impala SS
Looks like your typical run of the mill used Impala SS right? Wrong! What we have here is one VERY unique piece of automotive history. What's that in the window? A GM control label. The door jamb has an emission exempt tag dated 1992? Wait do my eyes play tricks on me? Yes that is a third pedal and...
Mitsuoka Galue Convertible
Mitsuoka Galue ConvertibleIt's part Rollys Royce. Part Cadillac. And All Mustang!Despite how ugly it may be. That also makes it that much cooler. I can just see this thing running around Vegas right no...
FAW Red Flag Limo. Who's in the mood for Chinese?
FAW Red Flag limoThe body styling sure looks a lot like the Rolls Royce Phantom. Still looks good though. And more fitting of a Government leader than President Obama's Limo ...
NASCAR of the 60s/
The real cars of NASCAR in the ’60s, with Freddie Lorenzen at Hemmings Blog.From the days when the drivers drank/made hard liquor, smoke unfiltered cigarettes, and drove relatively showroom stock cars. This really was the prime of NASCAR. The cars were big, powerful, and cheatin was rampan...
The next VW Beetle comes closer to reality.
Report: VW New Beetle successor timeframe and details come into focus — Autobl...
Hail to the Green Chief. Obama denied hybrid.
Report: President Obama denied hybrid limo by Secret Servi...
10 Cars to Drive Before You Die - Feature - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver
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Chevrolet to Offer 2010 Camaro Indy 500 Pace Car Replicas - Car and Driver Blog
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Bill to make Corvette the Official Car of Kentucky killed to snub GM?
While we're all for this. No matter how silly it sounds. I guess it would make the VW Rabbit the Official Car of Pennsylvania.Bill to make Corvette the Official Car of Kentucky killed to snub G...
Ultimate chop top!!!!
That's only about an inch and a half worth of window space to look out. Ultimate Chop Top!!...
Video: Biker lowsides on Mulholland, gives CHP an excuse — Autoblog
Biker lowsides on Mulholland Drive— AutoblogAnd the bonehead of the year award goes to.........
Roush and Barrett-Jackson pair up for special edition Ford Mustang — Autoblog
Caroll Shelby's not going to be too happy about this one. But he had his limelight with the Barrett-Jackson folks.Roush and Barrett-Jackson pair up for special edition Ford Mustang — Autobl...
10 Cars to Drive Before You Die - Feature - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver
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Report: iTop Gear/i blamed for motorsports' environmentally unfriendly image
Report: Top Gear blamed for motorsports' environmentally unfriendly imageWhy is it that poor Jeremy, Richard, James and Stigie get blamed for anything and everythin...
Report: GM scouring Internet for customer complaints and responding
Report: GM scouring Internet for customer complaints and respondingInteresting concept that GM is tryin...
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