⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious Probably how every classic car lover would like to go. Over his lifetime, it’s estimated that Phil Deegan owned 150 cars, and his home in Mankato, Minnesota is said to have always displayed an assortment of classic cars and trucks. So it makes […]
Month: July 2020
140-Car Collection Heading To Auction This Fall In KS
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious This massive collection was curated and owned by the late inventor of the Moon-Walk bounce house! Bob Regehr made a name for himself by inventing the Moon-Walk bounce house, but automotive enthusiasts might recognize his name due to the massive classic car collection […]
How One Engineer Landed a Dream Job of Developing Cars for Bugatti
From Autoweek Meet Sven Bohnhorst, the luckiest man in the world. Why, you ask? Because he gets paid to drive Bugattis around racetracks. Afterwards, he makes changes to the Bugatti and drives it again to see whether he likes it or not. Bohnhorst is a chassis setup engineer at Bugatti, […]
Nissan is most awarded mass market car brand for 2020
Despite a string of bad news for Nissan, from its CEO’s fall from grace, to crashing stock prices, to the halt in production brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, a ray of light shines upon the beleaguered Japanese car brand after a study found it to be the most-awarded mass […]
2150-Pound T.50 Supercar Much Better Than McLaren F1, Says Man Who Designed Both
From Car and Driver Gordon Murray Automotive is delaying the launch of its three-seat supercar, the T.50, because of COVID-19, but will build the first prototype in September, with the first customers getting them in January 2022. The T.50 will have a Cosworth-built naturally aspirated 650-hp 4.0-liter V-12, yet the […]
Coronavirus is a car sales roller coaster with an uncertain end
With no handy playbook, no precedents for the toxic economic fallout from COVID-19, the only thing predictable about auto sales is now unpredictability. And with viral spikes forcing fresh public restrictions — including in California, the nation’s largest auto market — any automotive recovery seems likely to follow the same topsy-turvy […]
Check Out Joe Rogan’s Insanely Epic Car Collection
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious The comedian and UFC commentator’s collection ranges from a Chip Foose-designed Plymouth Barracuda to an electric Tesla Model S. Joe Rogan is best known as a comedian and UFC commentator with a distinct voice that is instantly recognizable. A passionate car enthusiast with […]
Lexus, Subaru Have Most Loyal Customers Among New-Car Buyers: Study
The customer experience matters Automakers work hard to keep customers coming back, and increasing competition is only making that job much more difficult. Some brands are better at retaining customers than others. J.D. Power’s 2020 US Automotive Brand Loyalty Study for new cars, released this week, shows which automakers succeed […]
1983 VW Rabbit GTI Was Worth the Wait
From the November 1982 issue of Car and Driver. The automotive business may be topsy-turvy these days, but there’s still no question about where the world’s best drivers’ cars come from. For sheer quantity, you can’t beat the Fatherland: Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and VW turn out more great rides […]
These 20 Cars Cost the Most To Maintain
If you’re in the market for a new car, keep in mind that sticker prices don’t include the cost of gas mileage — or maintenance. Sometimes a set of wheels with a modest price tag can be among the most expensive cars to own. That’s because as the years tick […]
What Do You Think Of This Half-Psychedelic 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda?
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious Documented for Big Easy Motors on History, this muscle car is painted 25 colors on the passenger side while the driver’s side appears completely factory. A Mopar fanatic for a few decades, Tim Wellborn was just 12 years old when he joined his […]
Car dealerships, including those owned by lawmakers, got billions in PPP money
WASHINGTON — At least a dozen lawmakers have ties to organizations that received federal coronavirus aid, according to newly released government data, highlighting how Washington insiders were both author and beneficiary of one of the biggest government programs in U.S. history. Under pressure from Congress and outside groups, the Trump […]
Celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day With Motorious
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious It’s time to mark your calendars and make some plans with Motorious. To celebrate Collector Car Appreciation, Motorious is holding a Digital Happy Hour this Friday, July 10 from 5-6 pm EST. Everyone is invited to join the discussion about collector cars of […]
1982 Honda City Makes a Case for Minicars in America
From Car and Driver From the August 1982 issue of Car and Driver. Quick, Myrna, the Flit! It’s an infestation in the making. First the Medfly, now the minicar. The latest permutation of this important new species is the Honda City. With its front-fender mirrors posed ominously like antennae, it […]
Wildest Stolen Car Stories On Motorious
Stealing an enthusiast’s car is like taking away a piece of their soul. The disgusting criminals who commit these auto thefts have no regard for the blood, sweat, and tears that go into most classic and muscle car builds, restorations, or just upkeep. When a collector car is stolen, so […]
Coolest Convertibles For Sale On Motorious
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious With warmer weather on the way, it’s time to get some fresh air in these impressive ‘Verts! Nothing beats cabin fever like getting on the road and cruising around with the sun on your face, and wind blowing in your hair. To celebrate […]