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First Look at our 2024 Lotus Emira First Edition
Photoset just in from Flow Lotus in Winston-Salem! Our 2024 Lotus Emira First Edition is still embargoed by the feds over emissions compliance. BUT! We
Track Days with RSC Motors in 2024
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I can be a ridiculous person. I also have ADHD. These two facts are strongly correlated. I’m hard on sunglasses. REALLY hard on them. And
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They say not to meet your heroes. Well, I never listen. In 1990, reigning Formula One engine supplier Honda launched its first sports car. An
Lotus announces that its Emira is delayed again
Lotus has notified North American reservation holders of a six-or-more month production delay for its Emira sports car. For much of the last two years,
Is an extended car warranty right for me? Part 1
You’ve found the car of your dreams. It drives great, it looks amazing! But now you have to go through one of the worst rituals
The Driving Force behind VIR
Being part of The Autoverse means I get to meet some of the most interesting people in the world of motorsport.
Recently, I spoke with Connie Nyholm, co-owner and CEO of the Virginia International Raceway.
Hypercar Maker RSC Motors plans HQ and Experience Center in the UAE
Old Town Alexandria, VA, USA – RSC Motors, Inc., is announcing plans to cement itself as one of the world’s elite sports car brands through
RSC Motors Chimera Racing Team – 2022 Season Recap
RSC Motors, Inc. completed its first full racing season in 2022, competing in the Sports Car Club of America’s Formula Atlantic Class. Team Principal and
Welcome to The Autoverse
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Getting on Track
In-car footage from an RSC Motors client in a 981 Cayman S As a relative newcomer to track driving, I’m going to share my experience
Miami Grand Prix – First Impressions from a First Timer
The Miami Grand Prix has gotten a lot of attention, but from what I’ve gathered from social media, it’s a mixed bag. Some love the
2022 Genesis GV70 2.5T AWD Advanced l Review
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2022 Ford Maverick XL Hybrid l Review
Whatever happened to small trucks? When I was a kid they were everywhere. The first time I experienced donuts in an empty parking lot covered
2022 Lexus LC 500 Convertible
I recently said out loud that basically “all new cars are good”. Some of my Weird Car Twitter friends out there may disagree, likely pointing
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited AWD
The automotive community, particularly those identifying as “an enthusiast” (a sect where I identify as a member) always has segment they don’t like and they’re
2018 Aston Martin DB11
Every once in awhile you get to experience a really special vehicle in a really special place. While I drive a lot of great cars,
2023 Toyota bZ4X Limited FWD l Comprehensive Review
I remember the beginning of the year 2000 fairly well. It was new years eve 1999 and we all hunkered down at a college friend’s
2022 Lexus UX 250h l Review
First impressions count for a lot. I’m graciously given cars that I don’t own to drive around for a whole week. Sometimes it’s even more
2022 Hyundai Elantra N l Review
Every once in a while something special comes along that makes this job a whole lotta fun. In a sea of anonymous crossovers, the Hyundai
2021 Audi SQ5 Sportback Prestige l Review
When I was a kid we had cars trucks, and vans. That was it. No, this isn’t a stay off my lawn moment, but I
2022 Ford Bronco Advanced Wildtrak l Review
Welcome to the very first new car review here at The Starting Line, powered by The Autoverse! We kick it off with a good one
Why The Nürburgring is a Motorsports Obsession
For nearly a century, Germany’s Nürburgring course has proven to be one of the world’s biggest and toughest race tracks. With over 25 kilometers of
The History of AMG
For over 50 years, AMG has been one of Germany’s premier tuning and racing outfits. Maintaining a close relationship with Mercedes-Benz’s production team, and then
Dallara: Italy’s Underdog Race Car Builder
When you’re told to think of Italian race car manufacturers, Ferrari and Maserati come to mind. You may not have thought of Dallara, but the
Italy’s Prestigious Automotive Design Houses
Automotive design is just as much an art as it is a science, and some of the best car-tists are living in Italy. These companies,
70 Years of Lotus
Since 1948, Lotus has been England’s pluckiest indie automaker, putting out taught and nimble sports cars for the street and track. Famously, founder Colin Chapman’s
The Greatest Corvettes in Motorsports
The original Corvette was created by Chevrolet in an effort to steal some thunder from popular British sports cars, but the Vette itself wasn’t much
Timeline of the Corvette Z06
The long-running Corvette Z06 package has always been a solid option for turnkey performance on the street and track. First appearing in 1963 on the
VW’s MQB Platform
Volkswagens’ MQB chassis is a prolific Swiss Army Knife of a platform. Underpinning everything from compact hatchbacks, to sedans, vans, crossovers, up to budget supercars
VW’s MLB Evo Platform
In order to combat rising production costs, platform-sharing has become an extremely common practice for vehicle manufacturers. Volkswagen Group has taken this practice to a
Timeline of the Porsche 911 Turbo
Since the 70’s, the 911 Turbo has been one of Porsche’s most prestigious nameplates. The original 930 brought racing technology to the street, and each
Why Enthusiasts Love Station Wagons
Shedding their old boring image, station wagons have become another segment that car fans pine for. From a practical standpoint it’s easy to see why,
Why Sports Cars Go Mid-Engine
The most exclusive supercars on Earth all essentially have one thing in common: An engine mounted directly behind the driver. It’s not just a design
How Detailers Bring Paint to a Like-New Shine
Over extended use, automotive paint is susceptible to all kinds of environmental attacks, from UV rays, to acid rain, road gravel, bird droppings, and microscopic
The Roadster: An Automotive Tradition
In the modern day, two-seat droptop roadsters are often seen as an enthusiast’s luxury item, but going back over a century, the segment actually describes
How to Avoid Car Buying Scams
Buying or selling a car is one of the biggest financial decisions the average person is likely to make. Unfortunately, that makes the whole process
What Exactly is a Kei Car?
Not to be confused with Chrysler’s old “K Car” platform. Dating back to 1949 in Japan, the Kei designation offers some of the tiniest vehicles
What Makes a Porsche GT3 RS
For almost 20 years, the GT3 RS has been one of the Porsche 911’s most desirable packages, mating a lightened chassis with strong downforce and
What Makes a Boxer Engine
Updated: May 19, 2021 Although they are currently associated with Porsche and Subaru, horizontally-opposed “boxer” engines were once one of the most popular engine types, with
A Brief History of the Sports Sedan
For a lot of automotive history, if you wanted a nimble handling performance car, your choice was limited to cramped roadsters like the Cobra, Corvette,
The Brave New World of EV Hot Rodding
Going back to the 1930’s and 40’s, a quintessential part of hot rodding and car modification has been swapping an engine with a more powerful
Celebrating the Mustangs that made the Name Legendary
We’ve just recently celebrated the 57th anniversary of the venerable Ford Mustang, with its official release on April 17th, 1964. In those 57 years, the
A Brief History of the Porsche Boxster and Cayman
Updated: Apr 30, 2021 Although the platform has long lived in the shadow of Porsche’s flagship 911, the Boxster and Cayman remain solid little sports cars
Why Car Collectors Love Naturally Aspirated Power
Updated: Apr 30, 2021 Be they BMW’s straight sixes, Porsche’s flat sixes, V12s from Ferrari, or Honda’s Vtec engines, automotive enthusiasts largely love high-revving naturally aspirated
Getting a Grip on Winter (Tires)
Why are we talking about this, it’s the mid-Atlantic, and we have all season tires not summer tires? I don’t need snow tires because it
Exploring Electric Vehicles
Electric / Zero-Emission Vehicles are undeniably the wave of the future. The UK and Europe have already passed rules banning the sale of new internal
Unpacking the Peculiarities of Porsche Procurement
Updated: Apr 13, 2021 Air cooled or water cooled? IMS failure? PASM? Sport Chrono? Wait, you mean the engine is in the back? 997, 991, 991.2,