Author Archives: SeanTucker
Posted on April 27, 2012 by SeanTucker
“Like the quickening of the blood. The pure, hard energy of alchemical fires. River rushing through the blackest night. Moon in eclipse, still turning, burning, toward absolute tranquility of dawn.” Okay, so maybe the narrator’s a leeeeeeeeeetle over the top. … Continue reading →
Posted in Automotive, Concept Cars
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Tagged Bugatti, Bugatti 16 C Galibier Concept, Bugatti 16C Galibier
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Posted on April 24, 2012 by SeanTucker
Zero-to-sixty in five seconds. 78 MPGe. BMW handling. Top-down. Where do we sign? BMW has unveiled the last of its three-model i lineup, the i8 Spyder, at the Beijing Auto Show. The i cars are Bimmer’s future green lineup. The … Continue reading →
Posted in Automotive, Concept Cars, Uncategorized
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Tagged BMW, bmw i8, bmw i8 spyder, edrive
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Posted on April 21, 2012 by SeanTucker
When Fiat bought Chrysler, we knew one of two things could happen: a company once known for building shoddy cars in Italy could team up with a company once known for building shoddy cars in the states to achieve new … Continue reading →
Posted on April 16, 2012 by SeanTucker
Alessi Fiberglass plans to build 50 examples of the stunning supercar they displayed at the New York Auto Show… In 1979. The Alessi AR-1 looked ahead of its time 33 years ago when it was first unveiled. And it was, … Continue reading →
Posted on April 16, 2012 by SeanTucker
We don’t usually get our car news from the Wall Street Journal — but this one worries us a little, so we’ll report on it anyway. Your dad’s favorite newspaper is reporting that the next Ford Mustang redesign will bring … Continue reading →
Posted on April 12, 2012 by SeanTucker
Dear Germany, We love your car culture. Really, we do. The 911 is perhaps history’s best nameplate. The S63 AMG is the ultimate power car — asphalt-rippling torque and cognac-sipping-in-the-back-seat luxury all in one. And the 1 M Coupe couldn’t … Continue reading →
Posted in Automotive, Tuning
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Tagged ccg, Dodge, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Challenger SRT8, lambo style doors, lsd
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Posted on April 11, 2012 by SeanTucker
Let’s face it. Most SUVs are posers. They may look tough enough to tackle the zombie apocalypse. But these days, they’re built on the same unibody chassis as minivans, and are about as end-of-the-world ready. All, that is, but a … Continue reading →
Posted in Automotive, New Rides, Uncategorized
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Tagged g-wagon, mercdeds-benz, Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
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Posted on April 11, 2012 by SeanTucker
If there’s one Europe-only car we want here in the states, it’s the VW Scirocco. Okay, the Scirocco and the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. Okay, the Scirocco, the 8C and the RCZ. Okay, the Scirocco, the 8C, the RCZ and…where … Continue reading →
Posted on April 11, 2012 by SeanTucker
“We like to call it the right amount of wrong.” That’s how Joe Grace, the Chief Engineer behind the Fiat 500 Abarth sums up his little creation. It’s a sexy claim, but plenty of supposed “high performance” editions of inexpensive … Continue reading →
Posted in Automotive, Test Drives, Tuning
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Tagged abarth fiat 500, Fiat, fiat 500
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Posted on February 22, 2012 by SeanTucker
Don’t you love it when they doubt you? Land Rover clearly does. You see, when the company announced plans to build a compact SUV, car enthusiasts let out a collective groan you could hear even in the sound-deadened luxury of … Continue reading →
Posted in Automotive, Test Drives
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Tagged Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, range rover evoque 5-door
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Posted on November 3, 2011 by SeanTucker
ACR. American Club Racer. It’s a term few automakers will go near. Even cars you find on a racing circuit all the time, you rarely find one. You don’t see a Corvette ACR, or an RX-8 ACR. No one goes … Continue reading →
Posted in Automotive, Tuning
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Tagged Dodge, Dodge Challenger, dodge challenger acr, Mopar, SEMA
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Posted on November 3, 2011 by SeanTucker
Does any car look better in the hands of tuners than the Chevy Camaro? The big pony car is a star at SEMA this year, with GM bringing four models to impress you now, and one to grab the attention … Continue reading →
Posted in Automotive, Tuning
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Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevy, Chevy Camaro, GM, SEMA
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