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Gallardo’s Gone Wild

David and I were the photographers for a different kind of event Tuesday evening. Lamborghini has just released a special and limited edition of the Gallardo, dubbed the LP550-2 Valentino Balboni, after their very own living legend. Just 250 will be produced and all are rear-wheel drive, a first for Lamborghini in nearly a decade. [...]

Cash for Clunkers

I have seen some crazy stuff happen with cars blowing up, but this even crazier. It’s like watching your favorite pet get euthanized.

Race Weekend July 17-19

What’s happening this weekend in the racing world? Not much at all in the Pro Series Races.
Nascar Sprint Cup, Forumla 1, and Indy Car are all off this weekend.
Sprint Cup will be at the Brickyard Next weekend, for the Allstate 400.
Forumula 1 will be in Budapest, next weekend.
Indy Car will be in Edmonton, Canada, next [...]

Breaking News: Viper will Live

PRESS RELEASE:
Chrysler Group LLC announced today that production will continue for the legendary Dodge Viper SRT10. Originally slated to cease production in December 2009, the Chrysler Group Connor Avenue Assembly Plant — the exclusive home of Dodge Viper production since 1995 — will continue to build the V-10 powered sports car. Chrysler Group is no [...]

Stormy Skies: 5G Camaro

Looks like the new Chevrolet Camaro might have a bit of a bumpy road ahead. Apparently the output shaft on the tremec 6060 transmissions, seams to be a week link on the 5th Generation Camaros. The Six Speed Box is the same one used on the Gt500 Mustang, Dodge Viper, and the Z06 Corvette. Most [...]

General Motors: “Reborn”

Does Fritz Henderson have what it takes to keep GM inline? How long will it take them to pay back Uncle Sam, so that they can oust the “Government Motors” lashings they have be given over the last few months.  As I write this article their stock has climbed $.30 to around $1.14. Hopefully [...]

SMS Challenger

Steve Saleen, creator of the epic Saleen Mustang’s, F-150’s, and the Legendary S7, seems to be venturing down a different path now.
Steve will be producing 2 flavors of the Dodge Challenger under the SMS Supercars brand, the 570 and 570x, 500hp and 700hp respectively. Both can be ordered through all Dodge dealers at the present [...]

2009 and what’s around the corner.

What will the new year bring for the automotive community? There is quite a bit in the works for this year and lots of new exciting concepts finally coming to life from the drawing board.
First up, the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe:
Stock Form:

Aftermarket:

2 potent power plants, I-4 turbo, or N/A V-6, both with a 6 speed [...]

The Stig Revealed

“For years the identity of The Stig has been a closely guarded secret, but Collins – who has previously competed in Formula Three, Le Mans, GT and NASCAR – has apparently outed himself to staff at a Bristol gallery.
The 33-year-old let his secret slip when he asked them to [...]