These might just be the most beautifully-sculpted seats we have ever seen in any car— even if they don’t look especially supportive.
(Thumbs up if you get that subject reference, by the way.)
From the always-reliable Joe Sackey
2.3-16 in the snow
•December 21, 2011 • 1 Comment
Just another day in the car capital of the world (for better or for worse)
•December 20, 2011 • 5 CommentsEl Lay’s Mulholland Drive. Entertaining video, if not necessarily quite as envy-inducing as one might imagine.
Seems to us that Mulholland is where one goes to see and be seen, while the business of proper driving (i.e., without the spectacle) is better left to the countless other ribbons of twisty tarmac that the whole of California generously has to offer (and the more under the radar the better).
Many more such videos on this user’s YouTube Channel (a sort of Mulholland wall of shame for both two wheels and four).
Assorted grab bag of stuff we like
•December 19, 2011 • 4 Comments
Guest contributor: Kevin McCauley on the case for using street tires on the track
•December 16, 2011 • 14 Comments
To some people, getting to the track early with a sticky set of spares and a jack is the ‘proper’ way to do a track event. I disagree— unless, of course, you’re already an expert. Then go right ahead. But for the rest of us, it seems obvious to me that jumping up to R-compounds impedes driver development.
Oh my gosh
•December 15, 2011 • 9 Comments
As seen on BaT. California car (duh). Bidding is currently at $12K with just over three days remaining. Whoever ends up winning will be getting one heck of a cool car.
Seller also mentions the following: “I would consider working a trade for an unmodified Subaru WRX wagon or a BMW M Coupe. No other trades.” Hmm.
We just hope it sticks around
•December 14, 2011 • Comments Off on We just hope it sticks aroundDrivers Republic was great, too, but we all know how that turned out. In this mercurial business, surviving is half the battle.
Presser:
DRIVE on YouTube Set to Launch January 2, 2012
New York, NY and London, England — DRIVE, the new YouTube original channel that celebrates the culture of cars announces a launch date of January 2, 2012. DRIVE takes our audience on the road, to the races, to the factories, to the studios — and to other places car lovers have always wanted to go, but never had the chance.
Focused on telling real stories of communities around cars, trucks, and all sorts of things that go, DRIVE enlists a wide range new-media talent including hack motoring journalist Chris Harris, Matt Farah from SPEED’s The Car Show, transcontinental speed record holder Alex Roy, Mike Spinelli and Ray Wert of Jalopnik, Leo Parente from Fast Lane Daily’s SHAKEDOWN, and professional motorcycle crash test dummy Wes Siler and automotive gadfly and raconteur Jon Alain Guzik.
Watch DRIVE starting in January to activate your passion in the world of cars, performance, racing — and even plain ol’ commuting — that surrounds you. Cars may be something you need, but drive with us and you’ll never look at them the same way again.
YouTube:
www.youtube.com/DRIVE
Wow
•December 14, 2011 • 14 CommentsDon’t think we’ve ever seen it in this color before? Absolutely killing it along with that interior.
What’s life with the Alfa GTV like?
•December 13, 2011 • 4 CommentsThis well done short film by a Danish owner might give us the clearest window into ownership yet. It reminds us of everything we love about vintage sports cars and about the joys of motoring— even if it’s just a quick blast around the block.
Hat tip to IEDEI for the outstanding find!
Motoring Con Brio 