13 Sep
Maserati unveils its first production SUV ever at Frankfurt

Now that Maserati’s mommy FIAT married with Chrysler, the potential synergies with sister brand Jeep have acted as a catalyst for Maserati to move forward into the sport luxury SUV market. If you recall Maserati unveiled a Kubang concept way back at the Detroit Auto Show in 2003, but now they are moving into full […]


12 Aug
Chrysler’s most powerful and best handling model ever

When Fiat bought the Chrysler/Dodge group, gearheads everyone grew anxious about the fate of Dodge’s potent SRT performance sub-brand. Well Chrysler absorbed the SRT marque and has committed to continue building benchmark high-performance vehicles — among them the handsomely styled, capably beefed up all-new 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8. Rumbling a 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 under its […]


2 Mar
The latest in Alfa's long line of beautiful concepts

We’ve drooled over many an Alfa Romeo concept here over the years (eg TZ3 Corsa, Pandion and the breathtaking 2uettottanta), but with Alfa’s brand new 4C it’s the first time we’re witnessing a car who in some iteration could actually make the crossover to American shores. Now that Fiat (who owns Alfa) bought Chrysler, and […]


13 Apr
Dodge brings its halo muscle car to a sad finale

It’s a sad day for American muscle lineage, as it was announced this week that Dodge would cease making its iconic Viper. Everyone could see this coming as Chrysler fell into deeper and deeper financial woes, but it’s still hard to say goodbye to such a singular American vehicle. Since the day the Viper first […]


12 Aug
The FINAL INSTALLMENT of the Challenger Challenge: 1,000 miles, 10 states, 5 Days, 4 Challenges, 2 hardened journalists and one supreme American Muscle Car...the END!!!

This is Day FIVE of the 5-day Challenger Challenge — Nicolas Stecher’s drive across the south in a Dodge Challenger SRT8. From New York City to Alabama in 5 days, hitting 10 states and traversing 1,000 miles…and using no technology that existed before 1974. It will be madness. To start at the beginning, click Day […]


10 Aug
The Challenger Challenge: 1,000 miles, 10 states, 5 Days, 4 Challenges, 2 hardened journalists and one supreme American Muscle Car...

This is Day FOUR of the 5-day Challenger Challenge — Nicolas Stecher’s drive through the heart of the south in a Dodge Challenger SRT8. From New York City to Alabama in 5 days, hitting 10 states and traversing 1,000 miles…and using no technology that existed before 1974. It will be madness. To start at the […]


6 Aug
The Challenger Challenge: 1,000 miles, 10 states, 5 Days, 4 Challenges, 2 hardened journalists and one supreme American Muscle Car.

This is Day THREE of the Challenger Challenge — Nicolas Stecher’s 5-day drive through the heart of the south in a Dodge Challenger SRT8. From New York City to Alabama in 5 days, hitting 10 states and traversing 1,000 miles…and using no technology that existed before 1974. It will be madness. To start at the […]


3 Aug
The Challenger Challenge: 1,000 miles, 10 states, 5 Days, 4 Challenges, 2 hardened journalists and one supreme American Muscle Car. DAY 2

This is Day TWO of the 5-day Challenger Challenge — Nicolas Stecher’s 5-day drive through the heart of the south in a Dodge Challenger SRT8. From New York City to Alabama in 5 days, hitting 10 states and traversing 1,000 miles…and using no technology that existed before 1974. It will be madness. To start at […]