The Fireball Run has begun, and our guys in the Camaro have already had track experience, stumbled across a prototype Mercedes being tested, and spent a lot of time searching for a fire extinguisher. The big news is that after Day Two's track events, High Gear Media edged into the points lead...
The rules of Fireball Run are, on their face, pretty simple. Two people per team minimum, four maximum. The car that runs the rally must actually run the rally--no trailering... September 14, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
The Fireball Run might sound like one of the gonzo cross-country outlaw runs like the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash (better known as the Cannon... September 14, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
Seventy-five teams, 3,500 miles, 8 days, with track events, missions, and one common goal: to help find missing kids. The Fireball Run kicks off September 23 and runs through... September 14, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
We just got back from driving the 2011 Kia Optima at Road Atlanta, and unfortunately, we don't have much to report. Why? Because we only got a handful of very reduced-pace... September 1, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
It seems that American manufactures realize that in order for their performance cars to get a world-class rating, they need to do some development at the Nürburgring. The... August 25, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
There's no doubt that solar energy has a bright future (pun FTW!), but collecting and using it has proven to be challenging. The panels traditionally required to absorb it... August 24, 2010 by Peter Loeser
August has plenty going on in the car world, Just as the events in Monterey end, one of the premier automotive events in the World is still going on—Bonneville Speed... August 18, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
The week of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and the Monterey Historic Races are a time for remembering the past. People get to see long-dead marques on a golf course or... August 16, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Hyundai seems to be on a roll: The Genesis Coupe and Sedan offer great competition for their classes, and the new Sonata 2.0T looks great and will have some Toyota Camry and... July 13, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Active safety features are becoming old new in the car industry, but this one is a little unusual. It is designed to interact with the driver in a rather... intimate way. Its... July 13, 2010 by Peter Loeser
If I told you to imagine a future car, what would it look like? Would it have four wheels, no wheels, wings? Would it look small, slow, and dorky, or impossibly fast? When... July 12, 2010 by Peter Loeser
I don't want to pay to park my car somewhere. You don't want to pay to park your car somewhere. No one does. The fact is, if you're in a busy city, there's almost no way... July 12, 2010 by Peter Loeser
An hour before the checkered flag, we had the lead by four laps. Our final driver was in the car, fueled and back on course, running what would prove to be some of the... May 17, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
Fiat Family Car Acquired by Fiat in 1986, Alfa Romeo has been able to produce some of the hottest and most desired vehicles on the market today. Surrounded by a family of... May 16, 2010 by Kelly Smith
Those who long to go beyond the grassroots level of motorsports, like track days or autocross events should look towards Audi. Quattroholic.com is reporting that the... May 6, 2010 by Todd DeMeza