Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
Articles
-
A historic piece of Porsche's history crossed the auction block at Bonham's last Thursday and brought in more than $5 million—$5.17 million to be exact.
The Porsche 550A Spyder, known as the...
-
Peugeot wins 2018 Dakar Rally, its final competitionFollowing Peugeot's 2017 1-2-3 finish at the Dakar Rally, the marque secured an overall win at the 2018 race, which concluded on January 20th. It also marked the brand's third straight win in the treacherous off-road competition. The victory allowed Peugeot to go out on a high note as the brand is...
Sean Szymkowski -
Will the 2019 Chevy Camaro get the Corvette's 7-speed manual transmission?The California Air Resources Board may have spoiled one of the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro's surprises. According to a recently filed CARB document, the refreshed 2019 Camaro will add the Chevrolet Corvette's 7-speed manual transmission. AutoGuide first discovered the document last Thursday, and it lists...
Sean Szymkowski -
Learn how to be a better car detailer in this 1 videoKeeping up on regularly scheduled maintenance and ensuring a car runs in tip-top shape is only part of the ownership experience. If an owner plans to keep a car for the long haul, proper car care and detailing is a must. Not only will it ensure a car looks great, but it will also protect against...
Sean Szymkowski -
Jaguar that Bernie Ecclestone sold when still a car dealer fails to sell at auctionBernie Ecclestone wasn't always the billionaire Formula 1 boss and polarizing figure he is today. He was once a humble car dealer, and a 1956 Jaguar D-Type originally sold by the man himself went up for auction on Saturday in Scottsdale, Arizona. Unfortunately, it never reached its reserve despite...
Sean Szymkowski -
Genovation's 800-horsepower electric Corvette hits the roadGenovation debuted its electric GXE sports car at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas earlier in the month, but now we finally have the first video of the silent beast on the road, cruising about Nevada's Valley of Fire no less. The b-roll footage—or should we say...
Sean Szymkowski -
The Koenigsegg Agera RS claimed the production-car top speed record last November with a 277.9 mph run, but the company said higher speeds aren't out of the question—they're just not a...
-
Legendary racer Sir Stirling Moss retires at 88At the age of 88, legendary racer Sir Stirling Moss will officially retire from motorsport affiliations. Moss' son, Elliot Moss, made the announcement on his father's official website, which will go offline in the near future. Moss made a name for himself as a renowned racer in Formula 1. Although...
Sean Szymkowski -
Dodge Shelby Dakota driven by Carroll Shelby heads to auctionCarroll Shelby helped engineer and bring some of the worlds most iconic cars to life, but this one is a little lesser known. It's not a Ford product, but a 1989 Dodge Dakota. Not just any Dakota, but the very first Dodge Shelby Dakota ever built. The pickup wears VIN 0001, and during its heyday it...
Sean Szymkowski -
McLaren has no plans to build an SUV to challenge Lamborghini, FerrariDespite the growing trend toward high-end SUVs, one supercar maker has no plans to fall in line. That would be McLaren, which said it has absolutely no plans to introduce a Lamborghini- or Ferrari-rivaling SUV, according to a Top Gear report published on Wednesday. Although the brand has plans for...
Sean Szymkowski -
Mercedes-Benz phasing out V-6 engines in favor of inline-6sMercedes-Benz V-6 engines are not long for this world, but it's not all bad news. Ola Källenius, head of Mercedes research and development, did confirm the brand will phase out V-6 engine, but it means a return of the inline-6. Road & Track reported on Källenius' comments on Tuesday...
Sean Szymkowski -
Welsh government buys stake in TVRIn order to ensure the people of Wales benefit from the reborn TVR, the Welsh government has acquired a roughly 3 percent stake in the company for about $700,000. The stake gives the government "a minority stake of just below 3 percent that will ensure the Welsh taxpayer benefits from the company's...
Sean Szymkowski -
Toyota Gazoo Racing will field a Lexus LC race car at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, the brand announced on Friday. The LC racer will participate in the 46th running of the grueling 24-hour-long...
-
Ford to launch 16 electric cars in next 5 yearsFord has been light on electrification announcements, but its future powertrain plans came into better focus this past Sunday. The automaker announced it will launch 16 electric cars in the next five years, and the first will arrive in 2020, The Verge reported. However, many of the upcoming...
Sean Szymkowski -
Long-lost 1968 Mustang from “Bullitt” likely worth millionsFord on Monday unveiled the new 2019 Mustang Bullitt at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, but the special car, launched to mark this year's 50th anniversary of the “Bullitt” movie, was joined by another special car: the actual 1968 Ford Mustang driven by Steve...
Sean Szymkowski -
2019 Kia Forte reveals its Stinger-inspired design at 2018 Detroit auto showKia aims to inject a little more class and sportier persona into its compact car with the 2019 Forte, which made its debut on Monday at the 2018 Detroit auto show. The Forte benefits from Stinger-inspired style, notably in the front fascia and shorter rear deck. The tiger-nose grille channels the...
Sean Szymkowski -
Famed racer Dan Gurney dead at 86Famed racer Dan Gurney passed away Sunday at the age of 86 after complications from pneumonia, his wife and family have announced. Gurney is perhaps best known for his two motorsport victories separated just one week apart: a win at the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans and a win at the Belgian Grand Prix...
Sean Szymkowski -
Porsche spearheading SPE platform for future VW Group electric supercarsFuture supercars from the Volkswagen Group will have Porsche's engineering fingerprints throughout, according to a new report. Porsche has been tasked by the VW Group to develop an electric car platform for supercars, Automotive News (subscription required) reported on January 11. The VW Group did...
Sean Szymkowski -
As of Friday, locals passing by Detroit's Cobo Hall, where the Detroit auto show takes place, will see something mighty peculiar. To mark the introduction of the second-generation Mercedes-Benz...
-
Dodge-SRT rolls out complimentary drag racing school for Demon ownersIt's one thing to own a 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, but something entirely different to fundamentally understand how to unlock its potential at the dragstrip. Dodge and SRT want each Demon owner to tap their cars' potential, so much so that the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles brands announced on...
Sean Szymkowski -
Pre-production 1948 Land Rover to be restored to mark British brand's 70th anniversaryThis year marks a milestone for Land Rover as the brand turns 70, and it has a lot planned for the celebrations. On Wednesday, Land Rover shared part of what it has in store to mark the occasion, which includes a series of events and special celebrations. Perhaps the most significant will be a...
Sean Szymkowski -
Sports Series upgrades sharpen the 2018 McLaren 570GTMcLaren has introduced upgrades to its Sports Series for 2018 that focus mainly on the 570GT and make this usually more comfortable car a bit sharper. Specifically, customers expressed interest in performance upgrades for the 570GT, which offers a more relaxing drive than the 570S Coupe or Spider...
Sean Szymkowski -
Volvo open to fuel cells as range extenders in longer termVolvo made a wave when it became one of the first brands to announce that every vehicle it launches from 2019 on would feature an electric motor, but it won't stop there. While the near-term goal is to introduce more battery-electric cars, the brand won't exclude hydrogen fuel cells. Drive reported...
Sean Szymkowski -
Bell Helicopter debuts futuristic air taxi at CESAside from the numerous vehicle concepts and futuristic cockpit designs at the Consumer Electronics Show, the Las Vegas tech show also played host to the very first helicopter debut. Bell Helicopter revealed its futuristic air taxi concept with a cabin tailored to personalize the user experience...
Sean Szymkowski