Car Test Ride

Big 560 Benz on the Autobahn. Does it get any better?

2013-01-12T11:12:00.000-08:00

Ferrari 458 Spider.. The best drop top on the best road?

2012-08-21T08:06:00.000-07:00

The amazing Ferrari 458 Spider on the famous Stelvio Pass... Personally I think the 458 is the most exciting Ferrari in years.. what a dream to drive one on this amazing road!

Still love the Lotus Esprit

2012-07-03T14:30:00.000-07:00

Still think this is one of the best exterior car designs in history.. Looks amazing all these years later.. Ya there were some quirky parts bin interior parts.. and the big downfall to this car was the gearbox.. but otherwise a fine, very fast, unique yet always recognizable legend of a sports car!

2013 Scion FR-S

2012-06-18T21:31:00.000-07:00

Interesting Car... I'll be the first to admit.. the first thing I think of when I hear Scion is "eh it's a College girl car" and I haven't really been interested in Toyota since the departure of the Supra.. but this is really an interesting little car.. (Rumor is it's more Subaru than Toyota?) What most excites me is thank GOODNESS IT'S RWD!!

Up close and personal with the new SRT Viper - BBC Top Gear

2012-06-13T09:46:00.000-07:00

Hmm.. New Viper SRT looks more like the original than the last gen.. Have to say I'm loving the interior.. not near as "kit car'ish" as previous Vipers

Up close and personal with the new SRT Viper - BBC Top Gear

1988 C4 Corvette

2012-06-09T09:53:00.000-07:00

Here is a cool video from across the pond of a beautiful 1988 Corvette. I have to admit I've always had a love hate with Corvettes... Was not a huge fan of the C3, or the C5 for that matter.. But always had a glorious childhood love affair with the C4. Yes I'm a sucker for the digital dash.. And almost bought an 1989 one time.. Still I often think "man I'd love to find a nice late 80's Corvette" And after seeing this video it may have sold me!

Why BMW Is Mulling an M7?

2012-06-07T09:26:00.000-07:00

Yes I'd say we WANT the M7!!!

Why BMW Is Mulling an M7

The Poetry of a 300SL Gullwing

2012-06-02T10:05:00.000-07:00

We all have that one dream car... the car you'd have with no question if money was no object. For me the famous 300SL Gullwing is one of those cars. Check out a great video of one lucky 300SL owners passion and love for an amazing car!

Eric Claptons awesome new Ferrari

2012-05-31T13:01:00.000-07:00

BIG fan of this... the 512 BB's is one of my all time favorites.. too bad it doesn't have a flat 12 :( They sound like no other!

Eric Clapton's bespoke Ferrari SP12 EC revealed

G63 AMG: Super Sports Utility

2012-05-30T13:53:00.000-07:00

It may be preposterous.. but who in their right mind wouldn't want one??? What a Panzer!

It's Good to be Steven Tyler!

2012-05-29T09:22:00.000-07:00

Talk about some Sweet Emotion! Mr. Tyler's 1,244 HP Hennessey Venom! Faster than a Bugatti Veyron?

http://jalopnik.com/5913929/steven-tylers-11-million-1244-hp-convertible

Have You Considered Every Benz But SECs?

2012-05-21T11:10:00.000-07:00

I say "Nice Price" well.. maybe a bit high.. but the SEC cars are some of the best Mercedes ever built.. and in my opinion of the finest cars ever made...

http://jalopnik.com/5910973/for-6950-have-you-considered-every-benz-but-secs

Car Test Ride is BACK!

2012-05-21T10:35:00.000-07:00

After a long break with really no other excuse than being beyond busy with several new business ventures... I'm very happy to say I will be doing everything possible to start posting new content, snippy opinions, and Car news on the blog!! Thanks all you who have checked in over my extended break!!!

2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Expert Review - MSN Autos

2009-08-30T08:01:00.000-07:00

Here is a Road & Track first review of the 2010 Shelby GT500... Past variants of the GT500 have always fallen a bit short for me... On paper the numbers seem fantastic, but once the test results were in, the GT500 always seem to fall short for what you'd expect from a car with 500hp... Hopefully Ford will truly deliver with the 2010 model....

2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Expert Review - MSN Autos

Toyota Recalls 100,000 vehicles!

2009-08-27T10:42:00.000-07:00

Wow folks.. so sorry I haven't written anything in so long!! But I promise to get back in the swing... Let's start off with yet another major recall for Toyota. Another sign of declining Toyota quality control... sad but true!

000 vehicles- Market Dispatches - MSN Money

2009 Hurst Challenger

2009-03-30T07:39:00.000-07:00

Another great video from Jay Leno's Garage! Seems the vortec supercharger added the punch missing from the already slick Challenger.

Luxury Loses Its Luster - MSN Autos

2009-01-15T08:47:00.000-08:00

Hard economic times are even falling on one of the auto world's most solid car makers. As tough as I've been on BMW over the past year or so, I must say the updated Bangle designs are really growing on me! The 2010 Z4 is absolutely stunning! Let's hope they can still sell a few......

Luxury Loses Its Luster - MSN Autos

iPhone Road shot "Nissan GT-R"

2008-11-08T06:46:00.000-08:00

I know it's been a while since I've posted, and my apologies to all my readers! Sometimes life has you pulled in so many different directions, the little things you enjoy most (like writing useless crap about cars) gets put on the side burner.

Despite my absence from blogging over the past few months, I have been vigilant in continuing to keep a pulse on the shaky Auto industry. More importantly, I've continued to keep an eye out for cool cars I spot while out and about.

After so much praise, confusion, speculation, and argument, I finally got the chance to see the Japanese Uber coupe Nissan GTR on the road. The car has a very demanding presence that I never quite realized from all the pictures and videos I've seen. It just so happened one pulled up next to me while out on a Friday night and I was quite surprised how flamboyant the car is on the road. Glancing around at other drivers stopped around us, I quickly realized how many jaws were dropped seeing this beast in person. Everyone from the hat off centered pimply faced teenager in the riced out Honda civic, to the Baby Boomer in the Town and Country... This car demands attention! To my surprise, the GT-R isn't very loud at idle (notice I had to drop the window to get a listen to that exhaust note...)

New Poll! "How will the current economy & gas prices effect your next car purchase?"

2008-09-27T11:29:00.000-07:00

Well.. here is the question that is probably on every car buffs mind. With the economy in shambles, and gas prices on the rise, how will these factors effect your next New/Used car purchase? We want your vote!

iPhone Road Shots Audi R8:

2008-09-15T07:59:00.000-07:00

Well this has to be my favorite iPhone road shot so far! Some great shots of the beautiful Audi R8. The R8 has got a bit of a love or hate reputation as far as styling goes... but, as with most cars Audi builds, the R8 has a very purpose built design and in my opinion one of the best looking exotics out there.

Combined with a silky smooth bullet proof V8 and one of the few Supercars you can drive everyday, someone finally has given a hard push to the Porsche 911 pedestal, and I think there are a few in Stuttgart feeling a bit shaky sitting up that high for so many years!

iPhone Road Shots: Maserati Quattroporte

2008-08-25T16:14:00.000-07:00

Bellezza!!!.. Like a fine crafted designer pair Italian shoes this girl is... This car just screams and flairs it's hands all around even when it's sitting still (no pun intended.. well maybe)! Ya, ok... it's not perfect... many complain about it's goofy floppy gearbox... and it being underpowered compared to it's German Uber Saloon rivals. But, who cares how fast your going? Really... it's like having an extreme makeover.. when you look this good, you want to get where your going as slowly as possible so everyone takes notice!

The Mercedes 126... another owners love for one of the greatest cars ever made

2008-08-14T16:41:00.000-07:00

Well, as my readers probably know by this point, I am a huge fan of the Mercedes-Benz 126 chassis cars. They are one of the finest crafted automobiles ever made in my opinion. And if you don't believe me, just ask someone who owns one! Here is an email and picture I received from one of my readers who loves their 126 Benz. Thanks to Stevan for sharing his thoughts and a picture of his beautiful 1990 300SE!

I have a 1990 300se in excellent condition! This is all due to my car being a solid, well built machine that does not require more than replacing general parts. I could say that my 1990 MBZ still has 90% of it's original parts! (excluding the "usual things" for every car). Otherwise my 300se has been a "thoroughbred" in which it had become pampered. Good things are meant to keep! After 18 years & 189.000 miles, this car will NOT be replaced anytime soon! After all this time, mechanics and car dealers are still drawn to it with wonder.

Thanks Stevan! that pretty much sums it up!

SCC Ultimate Aero

2008-07-28T07:59:00.000-07:00

Another great video from Jay Leno's Garage. The SCC Ultimate Aero is an ambitious project with the now claim of the fastest production car (over the Bugatti Veyron). So many upstart super car companies come and go leaving us one or two models in very limited numbers that are mostly parts bin Frankensteins. For some reason the nose of the Ultimate Aero reminds me of the McLaren F1 with awkward headlights. As far as design goes it's not exactly a Pinnanfarina masterpiece, but it does have all the components of a hyper car. I think SCC has built an amazing car, I just don't think it has the refinement and sophistication to attract the rest of the world.

Chrysler plans to stop leasing cars - Autos- msnbc.com

2008-07-25T15:11:00.000-07:00

Wow! This is a huge blow for struggling auto maker Chrysler! Without offering enticing lease offers like most other makers, I really can't see how Chrysler expects to remain any sort of competition in the U.S. auto market.

Chrysler plans to stop leasing cars - Autos- msnbc.com

Dodge Challenger SRT8 Performance overview

2008-07-19T22:09:00.000-07:00

Here is a little more in depth video with some more info on the new Dodge Challenger SRT8... I like this car more every time I see it!