Today, in 1944, Bertha Benz died. And anyone who loves cars, knows cars or has ever sat in a car, you should care. Arguably, without Bertha Benz and her spontaneity, resourcefulness and courage, Benz & Cie., later to become Daimler-Benz, might never have...
This Week in Motorhead History: Ferruccio Lamborghini is Born If you’re anything like me, you may find it challenging to reconcile the Lamborghini name with youth within the confines of the automotive industry. It seems, in a sense, that Lamborghini has been around...
NEW YORK CITY – The New York City International Auto Show has long been the stage for dramatic releases, automotive innovation and exciting foreshadowing for an industry consistently trying to outdo itself. This year, however, was more 1968 than 1965, more 1959...
The speed of light is 186,000 miles per second. The speed of a Boeing 747 is 614 miles per hour. The speed of the new Tesla Roadster is 0-60 in 1.9 seconds at over 250 miles per hour, making it officially the fastest street legal car to accelerate to sixty miles per...
Valentine’s Day may or may not be your holiday of choice, but whether you celebrate or disparage, it’s damn near impossible to ignore. Valentine’s Day happens to be my dad’s birthday as well, so I’ve always associated the kitsch and candy with a birthday family...
