In September of last year, the annual Targa Newfoundland road rally in Canada gained viral video attention for the misadventure of an edo competition-prepared Ferrari Enzo Evolution XX. On the final day of the 6-day event in 2011, a yellow and black Enzo Evolution XX, owned and driven by Calgary businessman Zahir Rana was negotiating [...]
Although not the most active thought in the minds of this world, somewhere on this globe owners or perspective owners of the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe could be bored to tears by the mere 451-horsepower from the vehicle’s 6.2 liter V-8 engine. Along with the powerplant, maybe ponderings relating to the look of the [...]
For anyone who pays even the slightest attention to the sports car culture, the name Carroll Shelby could be one of the first personas that would instantly spark recollection. The master craftsman behind the Cobra sports car and the architect of the early Ford Mustang competition-caliber performance, the accomplished former race car driver’s is [...]
Despite being business surrounded by a piece of four-wheeled transportation, there is a high range of human emotions involved in the many levels of the auto industry. Competition between companies inspires a love and hate around automobiles bringing out the best as well as the worst of humanity. The same push that can allow [...]
For some people, owning an exotic, desirable Ferrari street car just isn’t enough. While one of every modern Ferrari built to the exacting detail of the Maranello, Italy factory, some prospective buyers might feel the ultimate Italian supercar lacks the bespoke touch. Thankfully for those discerning Ferrari fans seeking a more exclusive driving sensibility, the [...]
Concept cars always amuse an auto show crowds with notions of what the future of motoring has in store. With most automakers recovering from their pre-recession belt tightening, the auto show is once again a place where imagination is welcomed to shine. Through my recent pilgrimage to the 2012 Canadian International Autoshow, I caught [...]
This past February of 2012, the Earth took part in an event occurring one every four years. Given an extra day on the calendar, many of us were propelled by the thoughts for what we should make of the February 29th day. Was it just another day where we go to work and/or school? Maybe [...]
An Exotic Driving Experience of a Lifetime
I couldn’t sleep all Saturday night. I was overrun with excitement to be going to the newest Richard Petty Holdings attraction, the Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, at an early 8am the next morning. I woke up every hour on the hour to check the alarm clock next to the [...]