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Diversify Your Investment Portfolio In Collectible Cars?

June 17, 2022 robert.maddrey Comments Off on Diversify Your Investment Portfolio In Collectible Cars?

Millions of American automotive enthusiasts and savvy investors alike collect cars. That old muscle car or the British roadster you inherited may still have a place of honor in your garage and see use as […]

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Ten Great American Sports Cars You Never Knew Existed – PT2

June 16, 2022 robert.maddrey Comments Off on Ten Great American Sports Cars You Never Knew Existed – PT2

A sports car is a car designed with an emphasis on dynamic performance, such as handling, acceleration, top speed, or the thrill of driving. Let’s take a look at our top five American sports cars, […]

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Ten Great American Sports Cars You Never Knew Existed – PT1

June 13, 2022 robert.maddrey Comments Off on Ten Great American Sports Cars You Never Knew Existed – PT1

Ask any car enthusiast to think of the greatest American sports cars and there are a few names that are sure to come up. The Corvette is an automotive icon that’s been in production since […]

Editorials

Why Do the Brits Drive on Left-Hand Side of the Road?

June 12, 2022 robert.maddrey Comments Off on Why Do the Brits Drive on Left-Hand Side of the Road?

Have you ever wondered why the British drive on the left? Not surprisingly, there is a historical reason for this; and it’s all to do with keeping your sword hand free… In the Middle Ages, […]

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An In-depth Comparison Between Formula 1 and IndyCar

June 8, 2022 robert.maddrey Comments Off on An In-depth Comparison Between Formula 1 and IndyCar

Both are premiere single-seat racing series, but the two are managed very differently. While F1 has always been the pinnacle of engineering excellence with a big focus on design and development, IndyCar has prioritized an […]

Editorials

Why Does the Indianapolis 500 Winner Drink Milk?

May 30, 2022 robert.maddrey Comments Off on Why Does the Indianapolis 500 Winner Drink Milk?

Every sport has its quirky traditions. Hockey players grow beards in the postseason, baseball players don’t talk about a pitcher when he’s perfect, and Indy 500 victors drink milk in the Winner’s Circle. The Indy […]

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What Is A Shooting Brake and Why Do We Love Them?

July 20, 2021 robert.maddrey Comments Off on What Is A Shooting Brake and Why Do We Love Them?

Here’s a question we get on a semi-regular basis: “What the hell is a shooting brake?” If you’ve spent any time in the car world, obsessed collectors and casual fans alike all seem to ruminate […]

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Valets No Longer Know How To Drive Manual?

June 30, 2020 robert.maddrey Comments Off on Valets No Longer Know How To Drive Manual?

Not long ago my wife and I took a vacation to Savannah, GA where we were enjoying a long weekend out of town and doing a road trip review of the 2017 Mazda3 5-Door hatchback. […]

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Why Are You Wearing A Mask While Driving Alone?

May 22, 2020 robert.maddrey Comments Off on Why Are You Wearing A Mask While Driving Alone?

Earlier this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning guide to Americans that the coronavirus outbreak was fast approaching. This news caused face mask sales to skyrocket, and soon clueless […]

Editorials

Has America Rediscovered Mid-Engined Sports Cars?

January 21, 2015 robert.maddrey Comments Off on Has America Rediscovered Mid-Engined Sports Cars?

This might be the greatest decade ever for sports cars. We have the LaFerrari, McLaren’s P1, and the Porsche 918. All wonderful, exquisite pieces of extreme automotive engineering; and all distinctly European. So, where are […]

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How Does Google’s Traffic Map Really Work?

September 18, 2013 robert.maddrey Comments Off on How Does Google’s Traffic Map Really Work?

So you’ve packed up the car and are ready to head off on a long-awaited road trip or maybe you’re just headed to a meeting across town, what epic plight of congestion will the traffic […]

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The Brave New World of the Tesla Model S

September 16, 2013 robert.maddrey Comments Off on The Brave New World of the Tesla Model S

A question often asked in the automotive publishing world is, “What is the future of the automobile?” Is that future being pioneered now by Tesla? […]

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