Auction Central - Ritchie Bros.  -  Scottsdale Auction Week 2020

 Nothing says “muscle car” like an L48 350 V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor.  The Pick of the Day is a 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS that’s described as “flat-out stunning” and “laser straight” by the dealership in Hamilton, Ohio, advertising the coupe on ClassicCars.com.  Originally launched for the 1962 model year, the Nova (then called “Chevy […]

Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) has executed big plans for the 2020 C8 Corvette. HPE will offer up to 1,200 horsepower for the new mid-engine Corvette with a specially designed twin-turbo system that will include a specially built LT2 V8 engine with upgraded engine internals including forged aluminum pistons (10.0:1 compression ratio) and forged steel connecting […]

We hear many stories of thoughtful and noble gestures in these dark and uncertain times. Ernst Prost, the CEO of Liqui Moly, the high end synthetic oil company known around the world for its involvement in many forms of racing including Formula 1 and for the many lubricant products for everyday vehicles, has made an […]

Totem Automobili is reimagining the classic Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA (namesake to Alfa’s current most hardcore sedan) as a modern performance car with an electric powertrain and a carbon-fiber body. The Alfa Romeo Totem GTe starts as a regular Giulia GTA, which debuted in 1965, then Totem gets to work. The car, first spotted by Motor 1 on Monday, […]

The coronavirus pandemic is having a major impact on automotive events, many of which are being canceled or postponed. Here are the latest announcements:  Mondial de l’Auto, the biennial Paris Motor Show, isn’t scheduled to take place until October 1-11 but already has been canceled. The cancelation marks the third of a major international auto […]

The best part about this 1972Chevrolet Monte Carlo isn’t that it’s a wonderful luxury car or a strong muscle car… it’s both!

Managing editor Tom Stahler welcomes Genius Garage founder and YouTube broadcaster Casey Putsch. The two discuss the coming paradigm and generational shifts in the car culture and how youth, and older generation acceptance is essential to the survival of the hobby.  Casey Putsch is a lifetime car builder, road-racer, and relentless supporter of education and […]

This being April Fools’ Day, I was planning on an elaborate joke for Pick of the Day, something on the order of a pristine Lamborghini for a surprisingly low price. April Fool! But since we’re already feeling these days like the rug’s being pulled out from under us, I decided to drop that idea.  So […]

In light of the continuing coronavirus pandemic, the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada has recommended that country’s car clubs cancel all activities, including any meetings involving more than 5 people, until further notice.  Hopefully, however, that recommendation might be lifted by July 12, which the group notes has been designated as International Collector […]

Bonhams had to turn its anticipated Goodwood Members’ Meeting auction into a “private sale” because of the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, only 9 collector cars and 1 boat were sold. Nonetheless, said Tim Schofield, head of Bonhams Collectors’ Motor Cars department, “We are very pleased to have successfully sold these motor cars over the […]