Ferrari Testarossa – Defining 1980s Supercar Excess through Flamboyant Style & Performance Among aficionados and pop culture fans alike, the Ferrari Testarossa embodies eye-catching 1980s automotive extravagance pairing angular nostalgic styling cues from competition racers feeding the road with a flat-twelve soundtrack blaring behind the occupants’ shoulders. Wider rear track dimensions necessitated by mid-mounted powerplants…
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren – The German Supercar In the early 2000s, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren teamed up to create the SLR supercar. Blending Mercedes elegance and comfort with McLaren racing technology, the SLR was an ultra-high-performance grand tourer. Its gullwing doors and supercharged V8 made the SLR an instant collectible. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Bringing Together Mercedes…
GC8 Subaru Impreza WRX & Early STI Models Defining Commitment to Motorsports Pedigree While Subaru currently anchors North American sales recovering from past economic troubles peddling tall-riding SUVs with quirky marketing campaigns, the roots of enthusiast appeal began tracing back over 25 years ago towards raw Rally-developed sports sedans without distraction or tech reliance. Tuners…
The Legendary Fiat 131 Racing Miracle In the 1970s, Fiat found racing success with an unlikely challenger – the everday Fiat 131 family sedan. Through innovation, passion and determination, Fiat engineers transformed this humble car into a rally giant killer, going head to head with the likes of Porsche, Mercedes and Lancia. The rear-wheel-drive 131…
Lotus Esprit – Britain’s Supercar Dark Horse Punching Far Above Its Weight Among 1970s automotive startups, few newcomers created shockwaves like a modest British specialty maker’s ground-hugging sharp-edged glass fiber sportster. Wowing crowds at its 1972 debut and then gaining fame alongside Agent 007 only a few years later, the angular Lotus Esprit two-seater coupe…
Toyota Scion JDM debuted in 2003 as Toyota’s sub-brand targeting new young buyers in the US market. But Scion models also came to Japan focusing on customization and affordability to appeal to the tuner generation. Let’s examine Scion’s mission connecting Toyota with Japan’s vibrant car culture. xB – Polarizing Compact Hatchback Scion’s first model, the…
The Daytona 500 – NASCAR’s biggest stage where triumph is often intertwined with tragedy. As the Great American Race prepares for its 65th running, we spotlight five past installments etched into racing lore for their unbelievable twists of fate. 1979 Daytona 500: The Fight to the Finish Donnie Allison and Cale Yarborough battled fiercely over…
Introduction to Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, or TPMS, are critical for safe driving. Here’s a simple guide to understand how they work. What Is TPMS and How Does It Work? TPMS stands for Tire Pressure Monitoring System. It’s an electronic system in your car that checks your tires’ air pressure….