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2Mar

By Rocco PennNo Comments

Brands, McLaren, News

Don’t Miss the 2015 McLaren 650S

Not because you aren’t paying attention, but you might just miss the McLaren 650S as it screams past on the road. Of course if it’s doing that on a highway chances are you will absolutely notice the blue lights following along. The 650S is a car the is made to combine the track features of the P1 with the comfort and drivability of the 12C. This car blends these two nicely without giving anything up as it shows off with massive power and huge performance on any road it chooses to ride on. To showcase this blending, the 650S ranks as one of the world’s best-handling exotic cars, not an easy feat but one that McLaren was working toward with this amazing super car. (more…)

Something New to Look Forward to from BMW

26Feb

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

BMW, Brands, News

Something New to Look Forward to from BMW

BMW has introduced us to the i-Series of vehicle in the past couple year giving us cars that are built to be electric-hybrid vehicles that destroy the old ideal that a hybrid vehicle could not be a high performance machine. Of course Porsche already did this with the 918 Spyder, but at nearly $1M for the Porsche and only one version to select, BMW chose to create a lineup of these types of cars by giving us the i-3 and i-8 to whet our whistles and begin the imagination moving regarding what these cars can actually become. (more…)

Does Learning to Drive a Stick Shift Make for Better Drivers?

22Feb

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

News

Does Learning to Drive a Stick Shift Make for Better Drivers?

In this world filled with technology and advanced instantaneous gratification we see people almost daily trying to perform the task of driving without the first thought of what they are actually doing. Instead of paying attention to the road or the rules of the road, they are busy on their cell phones (hopefully not texting, but you know some of them are), eating, drinking, looking for stations on the radio or just about anything but actually being in tune with the task at hand. This may be why we have so many governmental regulations regarding the types of cars that can be bought, driven and sold here, to protect us from ourselves, but the reality is we simply need to be better drivers. (more…)

For the Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S, Tim Allen Needs to be Called

17Feb

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Subaru

For the Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S, Tim Allen Needs to be Called

Possibly that is a stretch in the title to say we must call on Tim Allen even though anyone familiar with his brand of comedy and his television show would know he has always advocated for more power. To Tim it never mattered where that power came from as long as you could put more of it in whatever you were working on. The Subaru BRZ and is cousin the Scion FR-S are certainly cars that offer the need for more power. These two are amazing performance inspired vehicles which offer great handling and control in order to experience exceptional capability. With the thought of more power for this already awesome pair of cars, we can continue to complain and whine until Subaru wakes up and puts a strong V8 inside with a better exhaust and shaves off some weight from the car, or we can do ...

13Feb

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

News

Best Car Features For 2015

Car technology has come a long way from your grandmother’s sedan. Heated seats, rear-view cameras, and so many other helpful features have been added to cars over the years to make your drive not only convenient, but comfortable as well. So which features are the most useful or luxurious car options for 2015? There are quite a few, it turns out. Although different manufacturer’s call them different things, they really all boil down to be the same features. Let’s start with the seats. Although heated leather seats have been around for a while and are a great comfort feature, leather can be a little warm in the summer. Enter the “air conditioned” seats. This feature allows you to cool down your seat and keeps your legs from sweating in your shorts during those 90 degree summer days. A...

6Feb

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Brands, Dodge, News

Viper is going from Concept to Creation

Viper fans everywhere can rejoice as Dodge announced recently their plans to take the Viper ACR concept car to production for the 2016 model year. This is the natural progression for the car as the current version has been setting track records all over the world and it’s time for the next step to be taken by Dodge with the Viper. With this approval and plan to enter the 2016 model year with the ACR model, Dodge faces some scrutiny regarding the time and the sales of the current version of the Viper. This scrutiny is a result of the sluggish sales the current Viper has experienced, bringing to mind the question of why would a new Viper be up for the production line with the current version performing, from a sales point of view, so poorly. The answer is Dodge plans to use the new AC...

With Spring around the Corner so is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

22Jan

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Brands, Mercedes-Benz, News

With Spring around the Corner so is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

As one of the most amazing luxury sports cars on the planet, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is also one of the most expensive cars on the market today, especially from Mercedes- Benz, making it hard for anyone except the supremely wealthy to afford to own, maintain and fuel. In a response to the grumblings of those who wanted to enjoy the Mercedes-Benz AMG performance and power, Mercedes-Benz promised a new GT version would be unleashed in the spring of 2015 as part of the 2016 model year. This answer will give those chomping at the bit a chance to quench their thirst for a great sports car from this amazing luxury name. (more…)

2015 BMW 7 Series: A Large Luxury Sedan that Screams Success

15Jan

By Rocco PennNo Comments

BMW, Brands, News

2015 BMW 7 Series: A Large Luxury Sedan that Screams Success

Success doesn’t always have to be shown off, but those of us who have achieved a high level of success enjoy driving and riding in cars that are built with an exceptional degree of attention to detail. These cars are full of amazing features and equipment that turn driving from a boring requirement into an exciting and enjoyable experience. The BMW 7 Series of vehicles does just this for the very successful among us who only want to drive the best in luxury sedans. With options for a longer wheelbase to give even more room to stretch out in the rear seat and an amazing lineup of engines and equipment, the 7 Series is one of the finest luxury cars from a world renowned name in luxury automaking. For longer road trips and vacations, the 7 Series shows off with all the comfort for any ...

2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: A Longstanding Symbol of Success

12Jan

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

Brands, Mercedes-Benz

2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: A Longstanding Symbol of Success

For several decades the luxury car that signifies reaching the top of the ladder has been the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan. With a massive amount of power, grace and sophistication to offer owners the ride of a lifetime the S-Class is the flagship vehicle of Mercedes-Benz. Competing with other flagship vehicles such as the BMW 7 Series, Audi A8 and Lexus LS, the S-Class has been a top performer and has withstood the test of time to be the single most chosen luxury car for CEO’s. With this target customer in mind, the S-Class starts out nearly with a six figure price tag and goes up from there across its entire lineup. For 2015, the S-Class adds to its lineup with two V12 models, the S600 and the S65 AMG and a plug-in hybrid. The only other addition is a touch-pad controller to replac...

2015 Lexus NX: Dynamic Design and Excellent Ride Quality Meet

8Jan

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Brands, Lexus

2015 Lexus NX: Dynamic Design and Excellent Ride Quality Meet

For 2015, Lexus offers a brand new model in the form of the NX. The NX is a very angular and attractive sub-compact SUV for all to marvel at and enjoy. With the signature Lexus hourglass shaped grill adorning the front, the angles and sights of this vehicle are almost uncanny. Designed to compete with the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, the NX shows off as a great SUV that can be powered by either a turbocharged or hybrid engine and gives owners a very enjoyable price for a luxury classed vehicle. Smaller than the RX, but still a roomy vehicle, the NX comprises a great selection of eye-catching appeal, sophisticated styling, high tech equipment and a lot of fun while driving. Add the fact Lexus has been a leader for many years when it comes to reliability and resale val...