Posts Written by Shane McGlaun

July 18, 2015

Shelby American Building Brand New Daytona Coupes

Shelby American Building Brand New Daytona Coupes
Of all the racing cars of the ’60s, one of the best looking and most successful was the Shelby Daytona Coupe. It was an aerodynamic version of the Cobra with a roof and swoopy bodywork.…
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July 18, 2015

2016 Dodge Viper ACR is the Trackiest Track Beast

2016 Dodge Viper ACR is the Trackiest Track Beast
We have a Dodge Viper club here in my area and I see them out driving around on occasion. A normal Viper is an impressive sight, but when the Viper ACR rolls by, I get really excited.…
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July 17, 2015

Porsche 911 GT3 & Ferrari 458 Speciale Duke it Out

Porsche 911 GT3 & Ferrari 458 Speciale Duke it Out
Both the Porsche 911 and the Ferrari 458 Italia are high performance and special machines on their own. If you have the money and inclination, you can get even more impressive versions of both of these cars in the 911 GT3 and the 458 Speciale.…
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July 17, 2015

Next-Gen Audi A8 to Get Autonomous Tech

Next-Gen Audi A8 to Get Autonomous Tech
Audi is talking up one very cool feature that be available on the next generation A8. That feature is autonomous driving. Audi says that the system will be able to take over for the driver at speeds up to 37mph.…
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July 16, 2015

Japan Has an All RAM Van Racing Series

Japan Has an All RAM Van Racing Series
There are plenty of single-brand racing series around the world. Lamborghini has one and the largest is the Spec Miata racing that takes place all around the world.…
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July 16, 2015

2016 Mercedes CLA and GLA AMG Get Power Bump

2016 Mercedes CLA and GLA AMG Get Power Bump
Few things are more annoying to an car enthusiast than for updates to come to a particular model that is available in Europe, and those same updates don’t come to the version in the U.S.…
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July 16, 2015

McLaren Destroys Some Rubber in the 675LT

McLaren Destroys Some Rubber in the 675LT
McLaren first announced the special 675LT during the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. The 675LT is a special version of the 650S with more power and bodywork inspired by the epic McLaren F1 Longtail.…
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July 16, 2015

Volvo Buys Polestar to Be Its In-House Tuning Firm

Volvo Buys Polestar to Be Its In-House Tuning Firm
I can say with certainty that before those sexy blue Polestar Volvo cars turned up in the last year or so, I had zero interest in Volvo.…
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July 15, 2015

Lotus Evora 400 Roadster Confirmed for U.S.

Lotus Evora 400 Roadster Confirmed for U.S.
I have been a fan of Lotus since James Bond drove the Esprit that turned into a submarine in The Spy Who Loved Me. I also loved the Lotus Elise and Exige since they launched.…
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July 15, 2015

Tesla Model S is the Most Popular EV in the U.S.

Tesla Model S is the Most Popular EV in the U.S.
Granted, I live in the heart of Texas, which is oil country, but I’ve seen only a couple of Tesla Model S EVs in the wild.…
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July 14, 2015

Gurkha RPV Civilian Edition is Street Legal and Wide as a Lane

Gurkha RPV Civilian Edition is Street Legal and Wide as a Lane
If the Terradyne Gurkha looks familiar, you may recall the massive 4×4 vehicle as the ride Hobbs drove in parts of Fast 5. The vehicle makes the notoriously large Hummer H1 Alpha look small and meek by comparison.…
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July 14, 2015

Ford Files Patent App for Luminescent Car Trim

Ford Files Patent App for Luminescent Car Trim
Car companies are always out for new tech that will make their vehicles safer and if that tech makes the car cooler at the same time, all the better.…
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July 13, 2015

You Can Soon Own Ferrari Stock

You Can Soon Own Ferrari Stock
If you are the sort of car fan that also likes to play the stock market, you will want to keep your eyes and wallet open.…
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July 13, 2015

Ford Talks Shelby GT350R Carbon Fiber Wheels

Ford Talks Shelby GT350R Carbon Fiber Wheels
Carbon fiber certainly isn’t a new material for the automotive industry. Car makers have been using the durable, lightweight material for years, but it has mostly been limited to the most exotic of the exotics.…
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July 11, 2015

VW Golf 330 PS is a Concept Car for the Race Track

VW Golf 330 PS is a Concept Car for the Race Track
Seeing factory built racecars is like getting a little glimpse into some of the best engineering minds in the world. The engineering that goes into making these cars incredibly fast and incredibly safe is very impressive.…
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