Category: Editorials

Six Tuners We Want Back

Six Tuners We Want Back

Gas prices are steadily going up, and the government is not only making stricter emission standards but also making the manufacturers meet tougher average mpg figures for their lineup of cars to meet. What does all this mean?  The hybrids are invading!  This decade is all about skinnier, less grippy, fuel saving tires, electric engines, [...]

What is Gumball 3000, anyway?

What is Gumball 3000, anyway?

Advertised as the most exclusive road trip adventure, Gumball 3000 is synonymous with fast cars and celebrity drivers. This annual 3,000 mile rally visits some of the most awesome locations the world has to offer, with spectacular parties held at every staging point. Apart from the entrance fee of around $50,000 the 120 competitors also [...]

Wheldon battles under the lights

IndyCar – A Motorsport Overlooked

Are you into racing?  The majority of the people you ask this to, whether it’s co-workers, friends, or a new acquaintance will say “Not really.”, or “I’m into ball sports more.”  Of the very few that are racing fans, it’s usually NASCAR. At least for Americans. Then even a smaller few enjoy open wheel racing, and usually they [...]

Pagani Huayra – The New Supercar Benchmark

Pagani Huayra – The New Supercar Benchmark

There is a new car atop the Top Gear performance lap time board called the Pagani Huayra.  I think it’s time I put the latest Pagani creation at the forefront of your gearhead minds because I know it’s #1 on my ultimate wish list. I mean that, and I’m not talking about your average wish [...]

Newly Styled Nismo 370Z – Still King of the Underground

Newly Styled Nismo 370Z – Still King of the Underground

Dark city streets reflecting the bright colors of traffic lights and glowing skyscrapers off of the blacktop, driving through downtown towards some of the urban back roads.  Under the overpasses onto the outskirts of the skyline.  When I think of the modern Nissan Z, this is its territory… a proper backdrop to scare off some midnight 4 [...]

500 Articles and Counting: An Automotive Enthusiast’s Tale

500 Articles and Counting: An Automotive Enthusiast’s Tale

Composing articles in the past month, I was conscious to the fact my story count was reaching a milestone. Contributing to Automoblog.net since April of 2010, I had contributed 499 postings ahead of this article. With this article, I have cracked the 500th article mark on Automoblog.net. Thank you to all who have read and [...]

What’s the Best SUV for 2013?

What’s the Best SUV for 2013?

If you’re looking for the best SUV for 2013, check out some that have been named as the best for the year: 2013 Range Rover In December, 2012, the 2013 Range Rover was named the Best SUV of the upcoming year by Playboy magazine. Another car website quipped that the staff of Playboy have evidently [...]

Top 5 Euro Cars All Americans Would Kill For

Top 5 Euro Cars All Americans Would Kill For

There are, believe it or not, advantages to living in Europe. Sure, everyone speaks a funny language (including the English, some would have you believe) and the economy appears to be spiraling into a giant plug hole somewhere in the Mediterranean, but at least we get to gloat over the U.S. when it comes to [...]