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.
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 Elantra N is quite special. I usually start these reviews with a slow build, “is this new blah blah any good?”. Well the Elantra N is freakin fantastic. You can …
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 becoming an official brand of the manufacturer. The tuner’s output ranges from big V8 sedans, to low-slung coupes, and to turbocharged hot hatches. Stick around and, let’s give a quick …
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 company has regardless worked behind the scenes of prestigious racing series for nearly 50 years. Building chassis for IndyCar, Formula 1, and Le Mans teams, as well as providing street …
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 many of the world’s most pioneering cars. These early “horseless carriage” models were quite literally based on horse carts, and naturally inherited their open-top design. Ford Quadricycle – Images by …
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 that could still be legally considered a car. In Japan, and other East Asian countries, vehicles are often subjected to tax rates based on their external dimensions and engine displacement, …