Turbo S E-Hybrid becomes the strongest model in the Panamera line Porsche continues to achieve high levels of performance over the long term. The new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid sees the sports car manufacturer launch a plug-in hybrid model as the flagship of a model line for the first time….
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Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport 2017 Updates
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport launches W08 EQ Power+ The new car was launched to the team’s fans from the Silverstone garages via a live 360-degree broadcast on Facebook, YouTube and the Team’s official website. The Launch was held as part of the team’s official 100 km Filming Day. The F1 W08…
Favorite Images from 2016
I’d like to share a few of my favorite images from 2016. The first two were shot at Sonoma Raceway (aka Sears Point) during June’s SVRA Sonoma Historic Motorsport Festival. My friend Dennis Gray worked with SVRA’s PAM Shatraw to get permission to do car-to-car photography after practice ended on Friday….
McLaren Movie Trailer Released
Universal pictures have released the first trailer for Roger Donaldson’s upcoming film, McLaren. Coming to theaters in 2017, McLaren is the story of one of New Zealand’s most treasured sons and the father of a British motor racing empire. Produced by Matthew Metcalfe and Fraser Brown, the film features contributions…
A Chance Encounter
When I was a teenager, Robert Daley’s book Cars At Speed was my introduction into the world of motor racing. Through the pages of the book I learned of the origins of motor racing and the great city-to-city races using public roads. By 1973, only two public road circuits were…
Mercedes-Benz Museum Welcomes 8 Millionth Visitor
The eight millionth visitor comes from China On February 14, 2017 the eight millionth visitor to the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Mr He Dingding from China, purchased his entry ticket. After taking a spontaneous selfie with the landmark visitor, Museum manager Monja Büdke presented him with a welcome gift. The Museum was…
Ferrari 812 Superfast
Ferrari is set to introduce the 812 Superfast at the upcoming 87th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show. The new 12-cylinder berlinetta is the most powerful and fastest Ferrari in the marque’s history. This new car not only introduces a plethora of innovative features but continues the V12 series…
Lime Rock Park – 1978 Formula Atlantic
The fourth round of the 1978 Formula Atlantic Labatts Championship was held over the July 4th Holiday at Lime Rock Park in the northwest corner of Connecticut. The seven-turn, 1.53-mile track is located in a natural wooden setting in Lakeville. The track opened in 1957 and in 1959 the Trinity…
Hanns Lohrer & Porsche – Art, Graphics & Design
Hanns Lohrer (1912 – 1995) was a Stuttgart painter and commercial graphic designer whose works extend far beyond the topic of motor cars. During the 1950s and 60s, Lohrer played a pivotal role in the visual appearance of the Porsche brand. A high point within Porsche advertising is the series…
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca New Logo
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is kicking off its year-long celebration of the track’s 60th anniversary. First off is a new logo that connects the history of the track with the present. The new logo will be used throughout Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca’s diamond anniversary. It features elements of the original…