2010 Indy 500 filled with crashes, drama [SPOILERS]
May 31, 2010
Filed under: Motorsports, Honda, Racing
Memorial Day weekend is always a great for racing fans. Formula 1 typically has its Grand Prix of Monaco on that Sunday, (although this year it was the Turkish GP taking the calendar slot), NASCAR has the annual Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” takes the IndyCar Series to its namesake… Continue reading
NYC seeks Taxi of Tomorrow; is UniCab the answer?
May 31, 2010
Filed under: Concept Cars, Work, Specialty, Design/Style
A couple of years have passed now since the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) announced its search for a vehicle that would replace the taxis of New York City with something that better fits the times. The TLC created a website for creative types to submit ideas for the “Taxi of Tomorrow,” and one of the more interesting proposals to come in over the… Continue reading
2010 Turkish Grand Prix: Good things come to those who wait [SPOILERS]
May 31, 2010
Filed under: Motorsports
That a driver’s chief rival is his teammate is one of the most pervasive and enduring truisms in grand prix racing. And lest we forget, constant reminders of this accelerate into view throughout the season. This one especially. Whether the rivalry is between McLaren’s “dream team” of world champions; the returning champion and his young wingman at Mercedes; the ascendant frontrunners at Red Bull; or the…… Continue reading
Fairfield County Concours d’Elegance starts “barn finds” category
May 29, 2010
Filed under: Classics, Misc. Auto Shows
Are there any among us that don’t dream of that elusive barn find? As far as we’re concerned, locating an ancient board track racer, Shelby Cobra or even the odd Bugatti at the bottom of a lake would be a life-changing event. For attendees of the upcoming Fairfield County Concours d’Elegance on September 12, 2010, such a find will at least get you entrance into
Fairfield County Concours d’Elegance starts barn-finds category
May 29, 2010
Filed under: Classics, Misc. Auto Shows
Are there any among us that don’t dream of that elusive barn find? As far as we’re concerned, locating an ancient board track racer, Shelby Cobra or even the odd Bugatti at the bottom of a lake would be a life-changing event. For attendees of the upcoming Fairfield County Concours d’Elegance on September 12, 2010, such a find will at least get you entrance into
Report: Austin F1 race site secured, track to be designed by Tilke
May 29, 2010
Filed under: Motorsports
We now know who will be drawing up the Austin, Texas Formula One circuit. According to ESPN F1, the man behind the grand prix track will be none other than Hermann Tilke - the sport’s favorite designer. His engineering firm has been behind over 10 tracks since 1998 and is currently working on at least four others, including the new facility here in the good ol’ US of A.
ESPN F1 also states that a site has been selected for the course and… Continue reading
Viper-based Maybach Exelero replica available for order, yours for only $670k
May 28, 2010
Filed under: Aftermarket, Concept Automobiles, Coupe, Performance, Europe, Dodge, Maybach
Often imitated, never duplicated. We’re talking about the Maybach Exelero, the high-speed test bed commissioned from Daimler by Fulda tires. Unfortunately, only one was ever made, and it was subsequently sold for almost $8 million, reportedly to an African diamond tycoon named Andr
Rumormill: Beachcomber-based Mini Moke may get the greenlight [w/video]
May 27, 2010
Filed under: Concept Automobiles, Videos, Crossover, Mini
Mini is reportedly seriously considering creating a production version of the Beachcomber concept that debuted at this year’s Detroit Auto Show. The Beachcomber was produced as a Mini Moke-inspired preview of the Countryman crossover that debuted in Geneva, but the concept left the doors and roof behind to create what looked like… Continue reading
McLaren Automotive celebrates 20 years of the pulse-quickening F1 supercar
May 26, 2010
Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Performance, Etc., Racing
When you think about all of the truly iconic supercars that have been produced throughout history, not many carry the same mystique and world-renowned praise as the McLaren F1. Exactly 20 years ago, a team of engineers and designers came together in an attempt to build the automaker’s vision of “the finest sports automobile the world… Continue reading
Massive Gallardo crash in Super Trofeo leaves Bartocc in intensive care
May 25, 2010
Filed under: Motorsports, Europe, Lamborghini, Racing
The Lamborghini Super Trofeo Cup saw a large accident during Round 4 of the season. From what we can tell, the number 22 Gallardo LP560-4 driven by Giorgio Bartocci got off into the gravel on the last turn before the front straight. It’s unclear whether Bartocci was nudged by another…… Continue reading
