The Nissan Z cars are special for many reasons. Not only are they enthusiast-driven coupes and convertibles with superb handling and just-right power, but also they represented sea changes in the automotive universe. When the Z came to life in…
“Uppity” documentary examines Willy T. Ribbs’ struggle to race in the US
Adam Carolla’s Chassy Media has documented Ford’s efforts versus Ferrari at Le Mans, Carroll Shelby, and Paul Newman’s racing career, and now the production company has a documentary about the Jackie Robinson of auto racing, Willy T. Ribbs. You can…
Barrett-Jackson’s Buy-Sell-Hold panel
American Car Collector Magazine put on an expert panel at the Barrett-Jackson Auction venue featuring well known collector/columnists giving their opinions on the state of Buy-Sell-Hold for specific special-interest cars. In 2020, things are clearly changing. Electric, hybrid. A perception…
2021 Porsche 718 GTS, 2021 Genesis GV80, 2020 Audi A5/S5: Today’s Car News
A second Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman model is coming with the brand’s wonderful 4.0-liter flat-6. The 2021 718 GTS variants get a 394-hp version of the 4.0, which has only 20 fewer horses than the bonkers Cayman GT4. The GTS models…
Six goes into 718 twice: 2021 Porsche 718 GTS adds flat-6 engine, 6-speed manual
Porsche fans: They have received your letters. The automaker on Wednesday unveiled its upcoming 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 and 718 Boxster GTS 4.0, both powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-6. The engine makes 394 horsepower and 309…
Toyota makes a new $394 million bet on flying taxis
Toyota Motor Corp. is making a $ 394 million investment in Joby Aviation, one of the handful of companies with the seemingly implausible goal of making electric air taxis that shuttle people over gridlocked highways and city streets. Toyota is the…