Category Archives: Automotive Lifestyle

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Chris Harris drives the Le Mans winning Porsche 962

Some things just need to be reposted when I see them, and this is one of those. Yet another truly epic video from the folks at Drive. The cars Chris normally tests are incredible, but this Porsche 962 is straight up Biblical.  Keep it up, we all love it!

-Nick

Chris Harris tries the Merc CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake….. sideways of course

Chris Harris tests the Mercedes CLS 63 Shooting Brake for Drive. He makes a very good point on how this car is a niche within a niche, and how the market is moving that way overall. Enjoy.

-Nick

Obscure Auto: Lamborghini Miura Jota/SVJ

The Miura Jota is one of those unicorn cars, one that everyone who knows about it wants, but that none will ever have. The Jota is a legend because it was the most extreme example of Lamborghini’s beloved Miura, the car that really put the marque on the map. The Jota has a particularly interesting story though, because its fame began with its own fiery death in 1972. The Jota had been a side project of famed Lamborghini test driver, Bob Wallace, and it was the news coverage of the car’s destruction that informed people of the project to build a faster, more racy Miura. The original Jota was damaged beyond repair, never to be rebuilt, but it did peak the interest of several Miura owners, and six Miura SVJs were created. These SVJs are probably the most valuable Lamborghinis around at this point, and they carry on the legacy of their doomed predecessor.

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Motor Trend: M5 vs Panamera GTS

Yet another fantastic example of what is happening to BMW, as well as an equally good example of how Porsche has maintained their identity despite being faced with the same issues.

-Nick

Car and Driver’s first impressions of the new Viper

Car and Driver take the new SRT Viper out for a spin and share their thoughts on Chrysler’s reborn beast.

-Nick

Shmee150 shoots a Bugatti Veyron Gran Sport Vitesse in London

Shmee150 found this beautiful two tone blue Bugatti Veyron Gran Sport Vitesse in London. Things may be a tad slow this week because we are recovering from our great weekend at Lime Rock Park. There are many great things to come, so stay tuned.

-Nick

Matt Farah reviews a 700hp Supra

Matt Farah drives a 700hp Toyota Supra on his Drive show Tuned. Looks like a good time.

-Nick

Drive: A look into Morgan Motor Company

A great piece by Alex Roy and the good folks at Drive. Check it out.

-Nick

Car & Driver: Lotus Elan vs. Mazda MX5

This is a great video showcasing two of the best roadsters in history. The Elan was the inspiration for the MX5 in a different era, and both cars have lessons to teach other carmakers today. This is pure driving and pure fun, the hell with 0-60 times and 1/4 mile runs. I can only hope that one day I get to drive a Lotus Elan like this, it is pretty high up there on my list. Enjoy the vid.

-Nick

EVO Magazine reviews the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

EVO reviews the incredible new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. Enjoy.

-Nick

Motor Trend: Lexus LFA and Acura NSX Head 2 Head

Some great insights and some truly epic sounds. Awesome video, enjoy.

-Nick

Shots from the 2012 Canadian Grand Prix

Kimi Raikkonen by Dan Valanzola

Dan Valanzola was at this year’s Canadian Grand Prix. Lots of fun was had, and he got some great shots. Here are a few of the best. Enjoy….

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