My girlfriend easily agreed to fly to Miami Beach for spring break, looking forward to escaping Pittsburgh's grey skies and relaxing on the beach. Little did she know, but I'd end up spending half of the vacation watching traffic, eyes peeled for interesting rides. I saw a handful of Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and McLarens, dozens of … Continue reading The Five Coolest Cars I Saw in Miami Beach
Interview: James Hinchcliffe discusses his plans for 2020
James Hinchcliffe is no stranger to battling adversity and emerging stronger and more resilient than before. In 2015, during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500, a suspension failure sent his IndyCar rocketing into the wall at 224 mph, leaving him impaled on a suspension piece which had penetrated the carbon fiber tub. The part … Continue reading Interview: James Hinchcliffe discusses his plans for 2020
Gallery: The Best Shots from the 2020 Pittsburgh International Auto Show
Cars, in order of appearance: 2018 RCR Superlite SL-C, 2015 Ferrari F12berlinetta, 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS, 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider, 2020 McLaren 600LT Spider, 2018 Lamborghini Huracan Performante, 2016 Lamborghini Aventador SV, 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS, 2016 Lamborghini Aventador SV, 2015 Ferrari F12berlinetta, 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR, Ford GT, 2020 Buick Encore … Continue reading Gallery: The Best Shots from the 2020 Pittsburgh International Auto Show
Hit or Miss: Analyzing the Debuts from the 2020 Chicago Auto Show
The annual arrival of the Chicago Auto Show typically brings a slew of refreshed trucks and SUVs and a flock of special edition models. This year's show, which opened last week, still lacked wacky concepts and brand-new vehicles, but the 2020 event saw several facelifts revealed from a more diverse range of body styles, from … Continue reading Hit or Miss: Analyzing the Debuts from the 2020 Chicago Auto Show
The 10 Best Cars I Saw In The U.S. In 2019
Living in London for five months will spoil you. You'll start to believe that rip-snorting E90 M3s are as commonplace as Camrys, and you’ll fail to bat an eye when a Lamborghini Huracan thunders by. The city is a hub for expensive and rare cars—a car spotter’s nirvana. Coming back to reality—the United States—was certainly … Continue reading The 10 Best Cars I Saw In The U.S. In 2019
False Confidence: The Dangers of Autopilot
In under a decade, Tesla has become a household name and a dream car for a new generation of kids, nearly on a par with Lamborghinis and Bugattis. Teslas are quick, stylish, and technologically advanced but the company's clever, if often gimmicky, marketing has also played a large role in the company's fame. Nearly all … Continue reading False Confidence: The Dangers of Autopilot
Motoring Misfits: Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Touring
Car journalists often extoll the virtues of the station wagon—gobs of cargo room, better fuel economy versus SUVs, and stately but sleek looks. Yet the wagon has struggled to capture the hearts, and wallets, of American consumers over the past couple of decades, with slow sales exacerbated as the crossover has become the family vehicle … Continue reading Motoring Misfits: Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Touring
DRIVEN: 2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI
Pickup trucks dominate the arid desert expanses of New Mexico. From gleaming Chevy Silverado High Countrys on 22-inch chrome wheels to weathered old Ford F-100s, the truck is the vehicle of choice. In the untamed wilderness, the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI stands out, its compact proportions dwarfed by the hordes of high-riding trucks and … Continue reading DRIVEN: 2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI
Interview: Raoul Hyman
While most professional race car drivers start go-karting before their eighth birthday, Raoul Hyman, 23, didn’t enter his first championship until he was twelve. Despite his late start, he quickly found success and Hyman says his parents “always pushed me to pursue my dreams.” They even moved the whole family to the United Kingdom in … Continue reading Interview: Raoul Hyman
Quick Drive: 2019 Mini Cooper S 2 Door Hardtop
The original Mini Cooper is one of the most iconic cars ever, and while I had always appreciated the retro, chic designs of modern Minis, I had never sat behind the wheel of one of the stylish hatchbacks. However, I recently took a brief test drive of a 2019 Cooper S 2 Door, and enjoyed … Continue reading Quick Drive: 2019 Mini Cooper S 2 Door Hardtop
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